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I am supposed to be interviewing Laura Harrier. Instead, between bites of a rice and soy sauce concoction she's thrown together, she's grilling me. I'm ready to ask about the [...]

HIGH IN THE manicured hills of Pomona, New York, a bucolic suburban town in a galaxy far, far away from bustling Manhattan, is where you'll find John Boyega quietly idling [...]

One-percenters have the Giving Pledge. Now luxury retail has the 15 Percent Pledge. For their five-year plan, the force-of-nature women behind the nonprofit are aiming higher: to change the way [...]

Magnetic. Loving. Beautiful. A force of nature. These are but a handful of the compliments interior designer Stephen Sills deploys when describing his client turned dear friend, Tina Turner. The [...]

Byline: TEXT BY LOLA OGUNNAIKE PHOTOGRAPHY BY YAGAZIE EMEZI STYLED BY CLAUD NWACHUKWU MAKING A STATEMENT Trailblazing artist Kehinde Wiley crafts a personal creative haven for himself in Lagos, Nigeria [...]

TRACEE ELLIS ROSS SELDOM SITS still. And when she's particularly excited--which is more often than not--her large eyes dance, her sinewy arms swoop about like untethered kites, and her wide [...]

Amoako Boafo, a renowned Ghanaian artist, has opened a private retreat called dot.atelier|Ogbojo in Accra, Ghana. The sanctuary, designed by architecture firm DeRoché Strohmayer, is a space for rest, reflection, and restoration. Boafo's vision for the retreat emphasizes the importance of taking time and space to think, rather than constantly creating. The sanctuary features calming earth-toned neutrals, lush gardens, and artwork from Boafo's private collection, showcasing the work of other African contemporary artists. The project prioritizes the use of locally sourced materials, creating a connection between the material, designer, builder, and client. [Extracted from the article]

Yinka Shonibare, a British Nigerian artist, established the Guest Artists Space (GAS) Foundation in Lagos, Nigeria in 2019. The foundation aims to support young artists through research, cultural exchange, and residencies. Shonibare's vision for the residency is to provide a space for artists to experiment and think outside of the boundaries of Nigeria's conservative culture. The GAS Foundation's space in Lagos combines traditional Yoruba and Brutalist design principles and features artwork from various African artists. Shonibare emphasizes the importance of using local artisans and materials for the project. The foundation has already awarded residencies to 45 artists and has opened a second location focused on agriculture and food sustainability. Shonibare's philanthropic investment in Nigeria has had a significant impact, and he believes there is still a great need for more spaces like GAS. [Extracted from the article]

It's Valentine's Day in New York, and Megan Thee Stallion is lounging in the backseat of her Sprinter van, watching footage of one of the people she loves most: herself. [...]

Byline: TEXT BY LOLA OGUNNAIKE PHOTOGRAPHY BY YAGAZIE EMEZI PRODUCED BY HANNAH MARTIN STRONG CURRENTS In recent years, the Nigerian maritime city of Lagos has become a global epicenter of [...]

Danielle Deadwyler, an actor known for her powerful performances, is gaining recognition for her work in films and television shows. She has received critical acclaim for her roles in HBO Max's Station Eleven, Netflix's The Harder They Fall, and the film Till. Deadwyler's latest film, The Piano Lesson, is an adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize-winning play by August Wilson and is expected to be a standout performance. Despite her talent, Deadwyler is not focused on awards but rather on telling stories that promote healing and uplift the Black community. She is committed to exploring the complexities of Black history and challenging stereotypes through her work. [Extracted from the article]

Byline: TEXT BY LOLA OGUNNAIKE PHOTOGRAPHY BY FRANK FRANCES STYLED BY MICHAEL REYNOLDS living the dream For Alicia Keys and Kasseem 'Swizz Beatz' Dean, home is an art-filled modernist icon [...]

Byline: TEXT BY LOLA OGUNNAIKE PHOTOGRAPHY BY DANIEL OBASI BEST DRESSED With unerring style sense, fashion entrepreneur Reni Folawiyo outfits her penthouse home in Lagos, Nigeria Reni Folawiyo had one [...]

Byline: TEXT BY LOLA OGUNNAIKE PHOTOGRAPHY BY KHADIJA FARAH STYLED BY EDWARD NGERA A GREAT ESCAPE Whenever supermodel Naomi Campbell needs to unplug, she heads to her luxurious, airy villa [...]

'It's the most obnoxious or provocative decision.' That's what the abstract painter Josh Smith said when he received his most recent commission from an unlikely source, one that required him [...]

She put the dress away, then I took the dress. I am supposed to be interviewing Laura Harrier. Mike Tyson has been quite vocal about his unhappiness with Hulu's decision to air this fictionalized account without his consent.4 Did the fact that he wasn't involved in any way impact your decision to be a part of it? Speaking of jobs, I want to talk about your role in Mike as Robin Givens, who was famously married to Mike Tyson for one year in the '80s. [Extracted from the article]

The article highlights about the activist John Boyega who know him only from his sober turns in an epic franchise and several critically acclaimed indies. It also discusses that Boyega's returning after an emotionally crippling rough patch in 2017 that found him contemplating quitting acting; No time off between back-to-back projects— Star Wars: Episode VII, Pacific Rim: Uprising, and the stage play Woyzeck left him feeling "exhausted, frantic, and paranoid.

Uncertainty appears to be the only certainty in 2020, yet nothing has slowed down Gabrielle Union, an indefatigable one-woman cottage industry with ambition and moxie to burn. Here, the actress [...]

Idina Menzel describes her journey from being a megastar on Broadway to her new Hollywood movie 'Rent'. She shares her wardrobe selections of gowns and dresses for her big events like a premiere of her movie and suggests some tips for women while dressing for their big events.

Savannah Brinson, longtime girlfriend of basketball phenom LeBron James, has just finished her first major photo shoot. For this low-key girl from Akron, Ohio, it was quite the heady experience. [...]

'I'VE ALWAYS SPOKEN OUT ABOUT WHAT IT means to be 'the other,'' says Janelle Monae, seated on a plush vintage couch in the New York offices of A24, the film […]

In an industry that had been notoriously treacherous for models of color, Naomi defied the odds and quickly became one of the most recognizable faces on the planet. She not only shot and styled herself for the cover photo for this very special issue, but she also recently launched No Filter With Naomi, a daily talk show that she films from her well-appointed New York City home, where she's self-quarantining alone. GLO:b3jy/01may20:95n1.jpg PHOTO (COLOR): gl NAOMI HEARTS AFRICA "I miss the continent", she says. [Extracted from the article]

WE'RE BACKSTAGE JUST MOMENTS BEFORE Burna Boy makes his Tonight Show debut, and Africa's biggest superstar is tucked away in his dressing room, surrounded by an entourage of more than a dozen people. "This is for Burna Boy", she said, noting his position at the vanguard of a group of young African artists, "changing the way our continent is perceived and the way African music has been the bedrock of every [type] of music". Baus and Burna's music-label publicist, who have insisted on being present throughout our entire discussion, shift awkwardly in their seats. Tonight, Team Burna has taken over the private room of an Asian-fusion restaurant in downtown Manhattan, and what was meant to be an intimate Grammy-nomination dinner has now morphed into a full-on bacchanal. [Extracted from the article]

R&B singer Alicia Keys sits in a makeshift dressing room at a photo studio in downtown Manhattan. A classic Prince album blares in the background; Basquiat and Keith Haring hang [...]

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