CNN’s Christiane Amanpour discusses the impact of an absent President with Wole Soyinka, Nobel Laureate in Literature and Nigeria’s Attorney General Michael Aondoakaa. Ladybrille MagazineFounded in 2007, Ladybrille® Magazine is a California based pioneer digital publication demystifying the image of Africans in the west through contemporary African fashion and celebrating the brilliant woman in business …
Nigeria's Growing Fast Food Industry (Video)
Tantalizers, Tasty Fried Chicken, Mr. Biggs, Chicken Republic, Nandos, Munchies, Chicken Licken,’ Sweet Sensation and even Kentucky Fried Chicken are just a few of the fast food restaurants that have cropped up in the past ten years across the country. Why the increase in fast food restaurants and what is making them so successful? Ademola …
Rebranding Nigeria: Good People, Great Nation, Really? (Video)
In March 2009, President Umaru Yar’Adua unveiled a new logo and slogan as part of the administration’s efforts to rebrand the country’s image,globally. The slogan “Nigeria: Good People, Great Nation” has a nice ring to it, but the slogan in and of itself does not make the nation great; neither does it transform it into …
MOMO by Fati Asibuela, Five Years and Still Standing Strong!
If you think running a fashion business, or any business for that matter, is easy, think again. Nevertheless, inspite of the many challenges for Nigeria’s fashion entrepreneurs: lack of infrastructure, lack of business skills and government support, among others, a handful fashion entrepreneurs have managed to run successful businesses. Ladybrille MagazineFounded in 2007, Ladybrille® Magazine is …
Maternity Wear for the Nigerian Pregnant Soon to Be Mom?
I recently got to thinking about the many friends of mine who have recently had babies. Some of them happen to be Nigerians and of course in my ever hyperactive mind, I could not help but think about what it would be like having a maternity wear for the Nigerian pregnant woman. Think about it …