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EDITH UDEGBE, corporate sales executive at Delta Airlines, is an unusual breed who has an urge to succeed. In this interview, she tells FUNKE OSAE-BROWN how she has used golf to climb to the top of her career. Her office, situated at Sapara Williams Street Victoria Island, is enveloped in…
You will surely find this Coubertin Mirror 50-2808 by Christopher Guy interesting. It is a delicate sunburst of skilfully welded brass rods is punctuated with dozens of silvered bead accents to create a contemporary masterpiece. It measures 122cm x 122cm, with iron rods and silvered beads. It is N630, 000…
The chair’s unique design takes inspiration from both the traditional 19th century methods used in the Nàdurra production process, as well as the materials, representing the high quality craftsmanship so intrinsic to The Glenlivet. The result is an outstanding one-off, a hand-crafted piece that imaginatively captures the spirit of Nàdurra…
Oguntona Crescent located inside Gbagada Phase 1 is enveloped in quietness this breezy Saturday October evening. It is just the perfect area to situate an exclusive guest house like The Cocoon Luxury Suites. Coloured in grey, the building belies the exquisite furnishings and services behind its walls. As I walked…
Stars don’t come bigger than Nigerian-German musician and songwriter, NNEKA EGBUNA. In this interview, she tells FUNKE OSAE-BROWN about her life and music. She looks small but her tiny frame is no match to the power of her vocal. She has been traversing the international music scene for some…
Dressing up is in fashion again and Lagos tailors are stepping into the limelight write FUNKE OSAE-BROWN and OBINNA EMELIKE. What is the collective noun for ‘tailor’’? On Oxford Street in London, it would have to be a row of tailors with whom you can get some of the rarest…
With its clean bonded edges and sleek, money-clip hardware, the Albion is a modern day bag that blends a classic lady-like shape with cutting-edge techniques. A crisp and minimalist bag that feels wonderfully luxurious. It is available on www.anyahindmarch.com at N426, 000 (£1,495). It is also available in other colours.…
You will sure be captivated by this exquisite Bill Sofield Hex Table. Its graceful design is rare. Sofield’s signature Danish cord is hand wrapped in a geometric pattern around the six curvy legs; taking a single artisan more than 24 hours to weave. Inspired by the designs of Edward William…
The vintage Bartolomew cocktail chairs were produced in Germany in the 1950s, with tapered legs typical of the period and a plain curved back that hugs you as you recline. However the version pictured here has been well re-upholstered by vintage furniture brand Galapagos in the fabulous Kirkby’s Underground Bakerloo…
Changing the content of wardrobe may not be regular practice for some people. However, some blue chip executives do not just stock their wardrobes but they understand the importance of collecting closets as antiques and looking good write FUNKE OSAE-BROWN. Bode Kamson paces from one end of his room…
Our meeting that wet Thursday morning is at the Protea Hotel, Victoria Island. When the deputy managing director of a bank invites you to a meeting, you’d better know it’s a serious business. Obinna Nwosu, group deputy managing director, Access Bank Plc, is already seated in the well-lit function room…
The world retail congress Africa has announced the Okunoren twins as winners of its prestigious Retail Innovation awards. The Okunoren twins who are one of Africa’s most respected clothing entrepreneurs will be formally crowned on the 18th of November 2014 in Johannesburg, South Africa. The congress which is the only…
In 1998, Tiffany Amber launched its eponymous collection to the delight of fashion lovers within and outside the country. 15 years on, the Tiffany Amber brand has graced many runways across the world. Often described as perfect for the modern African woman, Tiffany Amber’s collection usually showcase ultra-feminine pieces made…
Title: Review of Sweet Taste of Shame Author: Elaigwu Ameh Pages: 73 Publisher: University Press Plc Reviewer: Francis Jakpor In a society that perceives childlessness as a stigma and constrains females to produce offspring by hook or crook, Elaigwu Ameh’s Sweet Taste of Shame is timely. Indeed, it is…
As activities are in top gear for this year’s edition of the MUSON festival, the festival committee has rolled out the activities lined up for the celebration. In a statement issued by the committee, Kitoyi Ibare-Akinsan, chairman, 2014 Festival Planning Committee says the festival is designed to reflect the theme:…
Walking into the POLO Ralph Lounge on Opebi-link road is a journey into an array of bold bright colours that the Ralph Lauren brand is known for. Different sizes of t-shirts, polo shirts, belts, face caps are arranged layer by layer on white coloured shelves. On a side of a…
Tolani needs a good quality shirt and suit for his forth coming birthday celebration. His tight schedule would not allow him travel to London. Whenever he is in London, he loves to shop at the famous highbrow Bond Street. He was sharing his dilemma with his friend when he was…
As the 18th edition of the annual MUSON Festival approaches, the Musical Society of Nigeria, MUSON Centre, Lagos has announced Tunde Jegede as its new artistic director. Jegede who assumed duties at Nigeria’s prime art facility, last week, is a composer, multi-instrumentalist and musician par excellence. He takes over from…
Her smile is infectious and her personality is loveable. Evelyn Mahlaba, fondly called Evy by friends and close associates, is South African Tourism’s new regional director for Africa. She is very passionate about the development of the continent’s tourism market. And she says “tourism is a crucial driver of the…
Last July, Nobel Laureate, WOLE SOYINKA, turns eighty. He was treated to an evening of theatre, dance, and music by those who stand in awe of him at his Abeokuta home. FUNKE OSAE-BROWN, speaks with him The road looks lonely, an untarred road that snakes through thick bushes. This road,…
