As a child, I loved watching my mother get dressed for Mass. She folded and twisted and pinned her ichafu until it sat on her head like a large flower. She wrapped her george—heavy beaded cloth, alive with embroidery, always in bright shades of red or purple or pink—around her waist in two layers. The […]
MEET Unoaku Anyadike, MBGN World 2015
Unoaku Anyadike represented Anambra State at this year’s pageant and after was chosen as the overall winner of the pageant – therefore she is the MBGN 2015. She will represent Nigeria at the Miss World 2015 pageant which will take place on the 19th of December 2015 at the Crown of Beauty Theatre in Sanya, […]
Duchess Kate Dazzles in Diamonds at Her First State Banquet
The Duchess of Cambridge looked every bit a princess tonight as she and Prince William attended their first State Banquet in honor of the President of China and his wife Madame Peng. Kate looked regal in a bespoke red Jenny Packham gown wearing the Lotus Flower Tiara on loan from the Queen, diamond chandelier earrings […]
PHOTOS: OLX MARKS THIRD ANNIVERSARY
OLX MARKS THIRD ANNIVERSARY Lagos, Nigeria. October 02, 2015: Nigeria’s number one online classified, OLX, hosted top performing car dealers on its platform, in celebration of three years of successful operation in Nigeria. Speaking to the media at the anniversary celebration which was held at the Rooftop Restaurant, Victoria Island, Lagos, the Country Manager, OLX, […]
AMAA 2015: STARS ARE ALREADY ARRIVING FOR THE PRESTIGIOUS EVENT
AMAA holds today in South Africa. A post on AMMA’s Facebook account reads “yesterday was hectic for us all, we had our guests streaming in from all parts of the world. Here are some pictures of some stars arriving in South Africa for AMAA which holds later this evening. photo credit: Bellanaija/AMAA
WANA WANA ANNOUNCES HER DEPARTURE FROM INSPIRATION FM
Popular OAP and presenter of the popular Sharing Life Issues Wana Udobang fondly refereed to as WanaWana has announced she is leaving Inspiration FM. This how she made the announcement. Today (25-09-2015) was my final day at Inspiration FM. I have had the most incredible six and a half years with the best listeners […]
PHOTOS: BUBU’S BIRTHDAY
Today, 14-09-2015 is Onyebuchi Ozere’s birthday. Bubu is easily the number one fan of Lagos Convo! Onyebuchi a.k.a Bubu is the brain behind Bubu’s kitchen(if you haven’t tasted the delicious delicacies from Bubu’s kitchen, you are missing big time!) And in case you want to request for a bowl delicious soup from Bubu’s Kitchen, here’s […]
10 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT UZO ADUBA
1. Her full name is Uzoamaka Nwanneka Aduba 2. She was born in February 10, 1981 3. She is the daughter of Nigerian parents of Igbo origin 4. Uzo was born in Boston, Massachusetts 5. Aduba first garnered recognition for her acting in 2003, when her performance in Translations of Xhosa at the Olney Theatre […]
EASTER ON ICE
How do you plan to spend this Easter holiday? I have a recommendation for you, Easter on Ice. Imagine, bouncing castles, games arcade, loads of food and drinks, and an Ice skating rink. AOE events and entertainment in partnership with Mirinda is bringing this awesome fun filled experience for the whole family. Easter on Ice […]
20 MOST INSPIRING WOMEN WHO CHANGED THE WORLD
After reading about these legendary women, you’ll know you can contribute towards the society no matter what – you don’t need to be in a specific field, time or environment to make a difference to the world in this lifetime. “Despite everything, I believe that people are really good at heart.” – Anne Frank […]
“MY SHOES ARE HERE”
That we love Chimamanda Adichie here is no longer a secret and that is why from time to time we seek and bring to your reading delight some articles written about her or some her interviews. In this interview with www.elle.com Chimamanda gives you an insight into her world especially her writing world. Enjoy! There’s kind […]
LAGOS THROUGH THE EYES OF A KENYAN
I’m from Nairobi, Kenya. I lived in Lagos, Nigeria about a year ago for three years and this is an interview I did while there for ‘Life Out of a Suitcase’. How did you come to live in Lagos? (What are you doing in your “new home”? What is your life like there?) I was […]
INTO IT- ARE YOU INTO IT TOO?
Does this ever happen to you? It’s interesting. When I listen to a song, or read a book, or watch a movie and I am drawn to the story line or the beat (for songs) I really get into it. With songs for instance, if I have a listen, and love the beat or […]