Scrolling through my insta-stories features, I witnessed a special effect called ‘Lagos’ it is amongst other effects named after famous cities and capitals, such as Melbourne, Abu Dabi, Tokyo and Newyork. Instagram has over 1 Billion downloads and millions of activer users, so it amazing to see Lagos be put on the map in such a public way, as a modern way to diversify and incorporate the feel of Lagos in pictures and videos. The atmosphere of Lagos Nigeria is inspiring the masses and major companies such as Instagram; they want to give a taste of the city and recognise it as the new hot spot for peole to desire to vacate to. The feel of the Lagos feature in pictures and videos is very vintage; it has a grey undertone reminding people of the sand and chaos of the motor bikes, and the hot cars. It also reminds people of the organic plants such as yams selling in the markets, and the blurry smoke from a seller cooking in the streets. The Lagos feature on insta-stories is dreamy a...
Nike Davies-Okundaye was born in Ogidi-Ijumu, Kogi State, Nigeria. She is from a family of craftsmen, and so since a young age Nike was nurtured into art. Today she is a major art influencer around the world, her artwork is exhibited in Nigeria, England, United States of America, Belgium, Germany, Austria, and last but not least Italy. Nike has managed to open one of the largest galleries in Africa, and art centres in Nigeria, for example the ‘Nike art gallery’ currently in Lekki. When you look at her work, you will see the influence of the village art, textiles, print, and skill for weaving (that she was taught from the age of six by her grandmother). Her mastery in fashion designs and afro-centric art, made her lecturer in Harvard, and she did not have the normal qualifications, but her talent earned their respect. One source said ‘She is most outstanding in paintings and design of adire, beadwork and batik’. Overall it is obvious Nike Davies is a Nigerian ...
The Royal Arts Academy presents ‘Mrs Somebody’, starring Nollywood Actress Uche Jumbo; it is a very funny, witty, modern romantic film. Uche in real life has a strong happy marriage of six years. Duration: 1hr 48min Also starres Belinda Effah from River State and Yemi Blaq from Ondo State.
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