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There’s something magical about flying when you are a child – being awed by the size of the aircraft, the anticipation as you fasten your seatbelt, the thrill of takeoff and the wonder of looking down at the clouds. Usually it’s not quite as fun an experience for parents. Airports…
FUNKE OSAE-BROWN No doubt, Alex Okosi has a big vision for the African entertainment industry. He was at the forefront of the launch of other localised Viacom brands in Africa encompassing Nickelodeon and Comedy Central. His mission in Africa has always been to develop content and experiences for audiences that…
Title: Happiness, Like Water Author: Chinelo Okparanta Publisher: Granta Publications, London; 2013 Pages: 196 Reviewer: Funke Osae-Brown Women have been portrayed in different ways in African novels. Male African novelists have portrayed women in different light. Rural, ravaged or urban whores are very common ways women have been depicted…
The entire Ikeja GRA Lagos was taken over when the ship of “No More Baga” campaign berthed in the peaceful neighbourhood penultimate Saturday. Like a novelist, that day, Peace Anyiam-Osigwe, founder of the “No More Baga” campaign, created a vivid picture of what could have transpired during the Baga attack.…
FUNKE OSAE-BROWN Bolu and his wife, Bola desire a romantic getaway where they can spend an exclusive weekend together. They wanted a place in the Lagos metropolis since they just returned from Dubai a couple of months ago. And so, a friend told them about getting a travel company to…
When Judith Warelagha walked into a branch of Access Bank shortly before the last Valentine’s Day, she never knew she was in for a surprise. She was treated to a beautifully decorated Valentine’s cake. Warelagha describes the cake as the most wonderful gift she ever gotten from any financial institution.…
FUNKE OSAE-BROWN So many things are changing at the Music Society of Nigeria, otherwise known as MUSON. The centre, popularly known for its unique offerings of classic music, is changing the game in its repertoire of music for a wider appeal as it includes Jazz, Opera and African music in…
FUNKE OSAE-BROWN The mid-day sun shines brightly on the black tar on the road at Buari Street, Ogudu, Lagos. This neighbourhood is far from being classified as middle-class, yet something interesting is happening there. Further down the busy street is situated Jangola, an upscale luxury shoe boutique. The boutique offers…
The intricate techniques used in her collections over the years have been exquisite. In this interview, designer, NIKKI KHIRAN tells FUNKE OSAE-BROWN how she twists, folds and wraps different fabrics to form unexpected, elegant silhouettes for today’s women. She is full of life as she welcomes me warmly into…
The warm glow of copper is now being showcased in innovative ways and luring design aficionados away from industrial-looking steel, says FUNKE OSAE-BROWN. The constantly changing, malleable nature of the copper is what attracted Jimi Osunkoya when he visited the Mondrian London Hotel located on the Southbank of the River…
TONI KAN Valentine’s Day is here again but not many people are excited. The reason is simple, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has hijacked lovers’ day and turned it into an election day. So what will lovers do? Where will you be taking your significant other on Valentine’s Day?…
ADEBAYO SANNI, managing director, Oracle Corporation, in this interview, tells FUNKE OSAE-BROWN how his organisation is nurturing women in ICT and his interest in golf. Our meeting that warm Tuesday morning was not in any way unnerving. We had agreed to meet at 9am, but the slow moving traffic on…
The voluptuous silhouettes of this season’s sofas and armchairs are as sculptural as they are inviting, as FUNKE OSAE-BROWN says you can stay ahead of the curve this Valentine. There is something new happening in the world of furniture, Bidemi Adeoti tells me, as I walked into her showroom. She…
This rare shoe design comes in Matt Lime and Fuschia leather lining. Designed by award winning London based architect, Julian Hakes, it is an unusual concept for ladies footwear. It took Hakes two years to work on the idea of refining every delicate sculptural curve and twist of the Mojito…
The gentle breeze of the Maldives beckons as a place to have the well deserved rest and vacation in 2015. The scenic beauty and the therapeutic nature of the Island make it a place to be. A visit to One&Only Reethi Rah, a resort located in the Maldives ushers you…
Decanters are being recast as playfully intriguing objets d’art. These are stunning shapes that can act as decor for a living room as well as a great conversation piece for the dining table says FUNKE OSAE-BROWN. Nneka Nnamdi is holding a high profile business dinner. It is a little get-together…
Ornamentation has become very fashionable in this era. KEMI OJUTAWO, creative director, JS Blings, is one of the very few Nigerian artisans who are specialists in this field. In this interview, she tells FUNKE OSAE-BROWN about the uniqueness of her craft. Kemi Ojutawo is seated behind her desk this sunny…
In this interview, LOLA SHONEYIN, a writer, tells FUNKE OSAE-BROWN about her passion for the arts and how she is forging ahead with the Ake Arts and Book Festival. Her GRA home is just the perfect place to meet famous writer, Lola Shoneyin. She is in her natural element as…
Mirrored surfaces are a growing occurrence in the art world, persuasively confronting collectors with their own reflection as they become part of the picture says FUNKE OSAE-BROWN. A large painting by David Dale sits perfectly on the wall of the home of famous businessman and art collector, Rasheed Gbadamosi. The…
FUNKE OSAE-BROWN For those who are still in doubt, there is no gain saying that the car of the future is here as Mercedes Benz unveils his latest luxury car, F105 Luxury in Motion. It is a self driven car with many functions that makes the automobile truly luxurious. With…
