• Vincent Desmond

    Vincent Desmond is a writer living in Lagos, Nigeria covering culture, art and identity. Check out his website at desmondvincent.me

Stories by Vincent Desmond

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Arts + Culture

The Ten Best Jollof Spots in Nigeria

Most will agree the prime spot to eat jollof rice is at a Nigerian home, but for the next best thing, here’s our list of top options.

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West Africa

Sankofa and the Sands of Time: How Ekow Eshun Curated his New Exhibition

The writer and curator looked to his Ghanaian roots to put together the show, In and Out of Time, which is opening at Accra’s Gallery 1957 this weekend.

An image from the film, Living in Bondage, of two men looking at something offscreen.
Film + TV

A Definitive Ranking of 5 Old Nollywood Film Remakes

It’s a trend that doesn’t seem to be going away, and as Nollywood directors revisit old movies, some are doing so with more flair than others.

​Ayra Starr in the album cover for 19 & Dangerous Deluxe.
Music

The Best Ayra Starr Songs

We round up Ayra Starr’s best songs and collaborations—from “Rush” to “Sability,” “Bloody Samaritan,” “2 Sugar” and much more.

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Style

Rukky Ladoja on Building a Socially Responsible Nigerian Fashion Brand

The Nigerian designer behind Dye Lab has established a popular design brand based on the principle of little to no waste.

An image of the singer Tems on the Academy Awards’ red carpet wearing a spectacular white ensemble that goes over her head.
Fashion + Beauty

Dunsin Wright on Creating Tems' Headline-Grabbing Style Moments

With Tems’ rise in global fame comes a greater need for fashion that keeps up with the star’s dazzling ascent. It’s a job Dunsin Wright was born for.

"Backstage is Where the Real Show Happens:’’ Behind the Scenes of Lagos Fashion Week 2022
Fashion + Beauty

"Backstage is Where the Real Show Happens:’’ Behind the Scenes of Lagos Fashion Week 2022

The real magic of Lagos Fashion Week occurs backstage. Here is an inside look at how stylists, designers, models, photographers and makeup artists prep for a fashion show.

Tia Adeola
Fashion + Beauty

Tia Adeola on Her Lagos Fashion Week Debut and the Five Essentials She Can't Live Without

We caught up with Nigerian-born New York-based designer Tia Adeola on the inspiration behind her spring/summer 2023 collection, what it is like making her Lagos Fashion Week debut and the five essentials she can’t do fashion week without.

White shirt with green scarf lagos fashion week
Fashion + Beauty

The Best Street Style of Lagos Fashion Week 2022

We spoke with some of the most stylish attendees at Lagos Fashion Week 2022 and asked them about their outfit inspirations and the best part of attending the event.

lagos nigeria edm rave party
Music

How Lagos’ Inclusive Rave Scene Is Popularizing EDM In Nigeria

The rave culture of acceptance and inclusiveness has turned many in Lagos into electro-heads. Today, EDM is one of the biggest rising genres in Nigeria.

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Nigeria

An Inside Look Into the Underground Queer Party Scene in Nigeria

As a result of the laws and law enforcement bodies in the country, queer nightlife in Nigeria is shrouded in secrecy and has been forced to go underground.

​Asa Expands Her Horizons With New Album ‘V’
Music

​Asa Expands Her Horizons With New Album ‘V’

We interview the veteran Nigerian singer about her 'home cooked' new album and opening up to collaborations with Wizkid, Amaarae and more.

The 8 Best Moments From Lagos Fashion Week 2021
Fashion + Beauty

The 8 Best Moments From Lagos Fashion Week 2021

Lagos Fashion Week 2021 attracted fashion enthusiasts from around the world. Here are the best moments from the week.

Lagos Fashion Week 2021: The Most Stylish Looks We Saw
Fashion + Beauty

Lagos Fashion Week 2021: The Most Stylish Looks We Saw

Lagos Fashion Week has established itself as the fashion event of the continent. Here are the best looks we saw this year.

Here's Your Ultimate Guide To Nigerian Street Food
Nigeria

Here's Your Ultimate Guide To Nigerian Street Food

From Suya, the best midnight snack ever, to the seasonal speciality corn-on-the-cob, we've got you covered.

How Beauty Boy, Enioluwa Adeoluwa, Is Shattering the Expectations of Masculinity In Nigeria
Arts + Culture

How Beauty Boy, Enioluwa Adeoluwa, Is Shattering the Expectations of Masculinity In Nigeria

Affectionately known as Lipgloss Boy, Enioluwa has become one of the most popular influencers in Nigeria — and he's done so without conforming to the notions of masculinity or imposed limitations on what a man should be able to do.

Ayra Starr Is Ready For This
Music

Ayra Starr Is Ready For This

We spend an afternoon with the Nigerian teen star in Lagos and find out everything about her debut album, 19 & Dangerous.

Adekunle Gold Is Living His Best Life
Music

Adekunle Gold Is Living His Best Life

We speak to the Nigerian star about how marriage and fatherhood have led him to find both newfound happiness and newfound freedom as an artist.