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With the mid-year holiday break period not far off, Marriott International is inviting travellers the world over to discover the Middle East and Africa with the launch of #MarriottTravels. Launching on 15 April, and available at any one of over 50 regional properties, including certain Protea Hotels and African…
African Movie Academy Award has found a new home in the garden city, Port Harcourt, capital of Rivers State following very successful nine consecutive editions in Bayelsa State, one in Abuja, Lagos and Port Elizabeth, South Africa respectively. The Governor Nyesom Wike led state which is the headquarters of…
The Arthouse Foundation has announced the recipients of its 2016 Residency Programme. The Arthouse Foundation Artists in Residence 2016 are: Spring Session (April 18-June 22, 2016): Dipo Doherty and Olumide Onadipe Fall Session (September 12-December 16, 2016): Tyna Adebowale and Jelili Atiku Dipo Doherty (b. 1991) is a painter whose…
Emirates today announced it has placed an order with manufacturer Airbus for an additional two new A380 aircraft, to be delivered in the 4th quarter of 2017. Emirates already operates the world’s largest fleet of Airbus A380s, with 75 in service and a further 65 on firm order. The additional…
Something new is happening in Lagos as fashion and music will meet on the runway. Tagged Runway Jazz, the event will take place from April 29 to 30 at the Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. Afolabi Oke, group leader and saxophonist, Sweet Sound and convener of the event…
Long recognised as one of the world’s most exclusive resorts, the iconic One&Only Ocean Club is proud to introduce a new retail experience for its fashion forward guests, Carlo Milano for One&Only. This boutique, along with a new Ocean Pool Cabana pop-up, are the latest additions to the resort, following…
Reserving a number with the new telecommunications company, ntel means you will experience a bespoke service specially tailored to meet your voice call and data needs. Kamar Abass, chief executive officer, Natcom, made this known on Friday at the formal launch of the network at Jade Place, Victoria Island, Lagos,…
The newly opened Mahnoush Beauty Place in Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria, is the place to intimately experience the harmonious matrimony of the modern and conventional methods of skincare. It is a melting point of city spices from various northern and Arabian beauty secrets, using natural products with traditional techniques that cleanse,…
Something new is about to happen in Nigeria with Cointreau, (an orange-flavoured liqueur) produced in Saint-Barthélemy-d’Anjou, France, unveiling its philanthropy project, “Dream, Dare Create” in Nigeria. The Cointreau Creative Crew is a worldwide philanthropic programme which is curated by Laetitia Casta with the purpose of developing women’s freedom and expression…
On Saturday 2nd of April, Chivas Regal, the world’s first luxury whisky, hosted the Creative Innovator, Steve Babaeko, CEO, X3M Group in Lagos. Chivas through its ‘Win the Right Way’ Campaign and ‘Taste of Luxury Event’ celebrates key personalities from diverse industries who have succeeded in their respective fields and…
Delta Air Lines is integrating @DeltaAssist customer support into its primary @Delta Twitter handle to offer customers a seamless experience when communicating with the airline’s team of more than 40 social media specialists. “We are committed to listening, caring and connecting with our customers 24 hours a day, seven days…
SALLY MBANEFO is a woman of many parts who is passionate about the development of tourism. She opened the doors of her home to FUNKE OSAE-BROWN early this year in a rare interview where she talks about her unknown side as an artist. She welcomes me warmly to her Ikoyi…
The large stage at the International Conference Centre, Abuja, came alive to the rhythm and voices of women from all over the country on Sunday in celebration of the International Women’s Day. The event put together by Niger Delta Development Commission marks a turning point in the affairs of the…
Nigerian born but American based artist, VICTOR EKPUK, who just concluded his residency programme at Arthouse Contemporary Limited has a painterly passion to capture the beauty and power of the human head says FUNKE OSAE-BROWN. Victor Ekpuk was busy behind a desktop computer when I arrived at the Arthouse Contemporary…
These 1970s-inspired retro frames are crafted from Malabar ebony and are unique pairs to have. Available at: www.sunglasses-shop.co.uk. Price: N 78, 998.25 (£275)…
In November 2015, Nigerian novelist, Elnathan John debuted his novel, ‘Born on Tuesday’. In this interview, he shares with FUNKE OSAE-BROWN why he has chosen to pen a unique story. He looks taller. His shoulders broader than his picture I had seen online. His physique took me by surprise as…
Arthouse – The Space is proud to present a solo exhibition of Victor Ekpuk, entitled ‘Coming Home’a, at the Renault Showroom, 43B Akin Adesola Street, Victoria Island, Lagos from April 9-30, 2016. Supported by Diamond Bank, Arra Vineyards, 7UP and Renault, ‘Coming Home’ is the first major solo exhibition of…
Boast your confidence and look with this delicate Swiss embroidered tulle bra that also comes in black. A matching suspender belt N41, 262.63 (£145) and briefs N25, 610.48 (£90) are available too. Available at: www.bordelle.co.uk. Price: N63, 972.46 (£225)…
The Nigeria Art Market Report 2015 has been released, Tayo Fagbule, co-author of the report said in a statement. The report co-authored by Fagbule, a journalist and Jess Castellote, a Spanish architect working in Nigeria as a project manager since 1984, like the maiden report launched in 2014, is a…
FUNKE OSAE-BROWN The blue carpet was rolled out on Wednesday at the Hard Rock Café, Oniru, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria. It was the formal launch of the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge and S7. The hall at the Hard Rock family was almost filling up when I arrived the venue. Guests…
