By Joy Essien, Contributing Editor Tucked inside an old hotel in Lagos, Nahous is a cultural hub that blends old architecture with new contemporary vision. A creative space that combines art, fashion and design. Situated in the east wing of Lagos Federal Palace Hotel in Victoria Island, an extension originally commissioned for Festac ’77. Walking Read More…
The United States of America recently declared that there was a religious war, specifically the persecution of Christians, going on in Nigeria. The Nigerian government promptly denied the claim. But the basic truth is that, whereas one may not want to join habitual pyromaniacs in further setting the country on fire, there is an undeclared Read More…
By Nkanu Egbe In a city that moves at breakneck speed, where success is often measured by noise and visibility, the passing of Dr. Christopher Kolade quietly stopped Lagos in its tracks. He died as he lived—without fanfare. Yet his passing on October 7, 2025, at the age of ninety-two, has stirred something deep in Read More…
By Joy Essien, Contributing Editor, Lagos Metropolitan The Lagos State Government, on May 18, 2025, announced that full enforcement of the ban on the use and distribution of single-use plastics (SUPs) would commence statewide on July 1, 2025. According to the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, “The decision to ban single-use Read More…
The kitchen is the powerhouse of the home. A cluttered , messy kitchen environment has a way of creating confusion and grating on one’s nerves. While the exact opposite works magic by promoting concentration and mental clarity. Practicing some or most of these habits go a long time to make your time in the kitchen Read More…
After the electric waves settle, what does the E1 Powerboat Championship reveal about Africa’s most restless city? By Nkanu Egbe, Editor, Lagos Metropolitan At nine on that Saturday morning, the lagoon looked like glass. Vendors along Marina adjusted trays of chilled water sachets and puff-puff. Then, almost without warning, two silver-blue crafts lifted on hydrofoils Read More…
In a brightly lit classroom at Estate Primary School, Mushin, little hands clutched newly given exercise books as wide eyes gleamed with excitement. Around them, volunteers in reflector bibs and branded shirts helped open pencil cases and arrange writing materials on small wooden desks. At the centre of it all stood Mrs. Helen Egbe, Executive Read More…
In Africa, kingship has been considered sacred from time immemorial. We invented the Divine Right of Kings before Europe copied and popularised it. We ascribed ultimate power to the Unmade Maker under whom many gods operated. Next to the gods were the kings. Thus, in Yoruba culture, the king is, “Alase ekeji orisa” (equivalent of Read More…
“Mercy is the compassion or forgiveness shown toward someone whom it is within one’s power to punish or harm. The object of our mercy may be grotesquely flawed. He may appear so inhuman as to be considered subhuman. But spiritual masters in all the known religions and mystic houses agree that the needle of human Read More…
By Joy Essien, Contributing Editor, Lagos Metropolitan They’ve been headlining projects, events, their works, inspiring us and remaining relevant while staying true to their calling and passion. Veekee James – Born Ruth Erikan James in 1995, she is a fashion designer, gospel singer and entrepreneur. Having stopped school to pursue her passion, it paid off. Read More…