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HBO Doc ‘Wizkid: Long Live Lagos’ Trailer About the Nigerian Musician

by jummy84 November 30, 2025

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HBO Doc ‘Wizkid: Long Live Lagos’ Trailer About the Nigerian Musician

by Alex Billington
November 30, 2025
Source: YouTube

“Look, it’s our time. Listen to us now.” HBO has revealed an official trailer for a documentary film called Wizkid: Long Live Lagos, arriving for streaming to watch starting this December. It’s one of the next offerings in HBO’s ongoing Music Box doc series, which debuted on HBO back in 2021, a collection of documentary films exploring pivotal moments in the music world. “A symbol of hope in Nigeria.” 🇳🇬 Wizkid: Long Live Lagos explores how art and music have the power to change global perception and awareness through the story of Nigerian superstar Wizkid (real name Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun) as he prepares for his groundbreaking performance at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England (his show in 2023). One of the most successful African musicians of all time, Wizkid’s talent & authenticity transcend borders and brings African music to the world stage, challenging the stereotypes in Western media and reclaiming African identity. The doc features appearances by Femi Anikulapo-Kuti, Jada Pollock, Julie Adenuga, Seni Saraki, Starboy, Karen Binns, and Tops, his tour manager. Worth a watch if you’re a Wizkid fan – or not yet.

Here’s the official trailer (+ poster) for HBO Music Box’s doc Wizkid: Long Live Lagos, from YouTube:

Wizkid: Long Live Lagos Poster

Born in Lagos, Nigeria, Wizkid rose from his humble beginnings to become an influential, internationally recognized Grammy-winning musician. With no music industry infrastructure in Nigeria, he was fueled by raw talent, determination, and his belief that success would not only change his and his family’s lives, but also the global perception of Nigeria and the continent of Africa. Wizkid’s story takes us across Africa & London, meeting fans & friends who support him, and exploring the extensive, complex history between the United Kingdom and Nigeria and the aftermath of its colonial past. While the internet and streaming platforms enable world music to smash through borders, Wizkid also uses his voice to challenge colonial legacies, and shift the narrative to offer a fuller picture of present-day Africa and its cultural influence. As the first African artist to headline Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Wizkid’s stardom underscores how global recognition is a form of rebellion, a key way to amplify and honor both African culture and African pride.

Wizkid: Long Live Lagos is directed by producer / filmmaker filmmaker Karam Gill, director of the films G-Funk, Ice Cold, and Untrapped: The Story of Lil Baby. Produced by Karam Gill and Daniel Malikyar. Part of the Music Box series for HBO. Executive produced by Bill Simmons, Jody Gerson, Marc Cimino, Nancy Abraham, Lisa Heller, Tina Nguyen This initially premiered at the 2025 Tribeca Film Festival earlier this year. HBO will debut Wizkid: Long Live Lagos streaming on HBO Max starting on December 11th, 2025.

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November 30, 2025 0 comments

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Orange Culture Lagos Spring 2026 Collection

by jummy84 November 4, 2025

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Orange Culture was one of those rare, tear-jerking shows that leaves everyone speechless. Before it started, a minute of silence was dedicated to founder and creative director Adebayo Oke-Lawal’s late mother, who passed away last year. The collection, titled “Letter to Her,” was a personal collection, intended to honor one of the most influential in Oke-Lawal’s life. “It’s tough seeing your loved ones really vulnerable, and I wanted to celebrate her… and who she has transcended to become,” he said.

With this collection, styled by Olalu Ebiti, Oke-Lawal bade farewell to the old Orange Culture. The buzzy brand, which launched in 2011, had a reputation for colorful clothes in contemporary silhouettes. “It’s still Orange Culture in its essence, but it’s taking a path that we’ve never taken before,” he said.

To start with, every single look was all-white, something his community would have never expected from the young designer. It’s undeniably challenging to create a full collection using only one color, but Oke-Lawal experimented with shapes, fabrics, and silhouettes to create a captivating lineup. Standout looks included a white shirt with a pleated cream vest top, paired with inflated balloon trousers, as well as a sheer white one-shoulder top with feather detailing and an exaggerated rope hem. The only print featured in the collection was of Oke-Lawal’s brother and mother, designed by artist Yasser Claud Enin.

It’s evident that Oke-Lawal put his all into this collection. Backstage, he was shaking with emotion. Guests rushed over to congratulate, embrace, and comfort the designer. “Your mother would’ve been so proud,” one guest said tearfully. Now, Oke-Lawal is going to take some time away to “finally heal” before turning his attention to Berlin, where he is set to return to the Berlin Fashion Week schedule in the new year.

November 4, 2025 0 comments

Fashion

Nkwo Lagos Spring 2026 Collection

by jummy84 November 4, 2025

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After a much needed two-year break, Nkwo Onwuka returned to the Lagos schedule. Whether it’s producing large collections multiple times a year or traveling hundreds of miles around Nigeria searching for raw materials, the fashion cycle is demanding. Onwuka’s presence on the calendar confirms that slow fashion does have a place in the industry.

Her new collection is a nostalgic one, drawing inspiration from her time at school in Nigeria. “For me, it was really about rekindling that feeling of wanting to be home, wanting to be around the things I grew up with,” she said. As she described it, this collection was “like an African Hogwarts.” At times it felt studious and refined, but as it progressed, looks became more wizardly and eccentric, with models wearing red and cream striped tops and bottoms, with brown berets.

Onwuka believes there are too many conversations around sustainability, and not enough being done on a systemic level to elicit change. Her signature Dakala print, a cloth made using a technique invented by Onwuka to recycle textile waste, featured heavily. Each item was made using upcycled material—Onwuka even recycled old bedding from a hotel in Abuja, which she used to create the white pieces in the lineup. Women from her social innovation project Nkwo Transform Initiative wove some pieces in the collection by hand.

November 4, 2025 0 comments

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Kilentar Lagos Spring 2026 Collection

by jummy84 November 4, 2025

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The first thing you saw when you entered luxury retailer Temple Muse was 10 models standing on podiums showcasing Kilentar’s spring 2026 collection. Founder and creative director Michelle Adepoju held an intimate presentation for the collection she named “Súrùlérè,” which means “patience is rewarding” in Yoruba. Adepoju transformed the store into a romantic and ethereal show space. “I was at so much peace when creating this collection. Everything really took time,” she said.

It was easy to see that this collection was a labor of love, what with its heavy hand-beaded garments and handwoven traditional textiles. Over the years, this buzzy brand has become synonymous with taking traditional crafting techniques and blending them with modern silhouettes. That means the pieces are wearable—beaded skirts, shirts, and dresses included.

Unlike previous seasons, which saw Adepoju create 20 to 30 looks, she kept it tighter here. “I really wanted to show that creating something small but curated, but also a very meaningful and powerful [collection],” she said. There are a plethora of designers, big and small, who fall into the cycle of creating more than they are able to sell. “We create so much, and a lot of it actually goes to waste,” she added. In an effort not to overproduce, she focused on several strong looks, including a yellow Akwete corset dress with lace and raffia detailing, and a multi-toned beaded V-neck top with a brown mini skirt. “As a brand owner, as a fashion designer, you are allowed to make your own rules. The world will adjust,” she said.

November 4, 2025 0 comments

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Oshobor Lagos Spring 2026 Collection

by jummy84 November 3, 2025

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Five years into building his eponymous brand, it feels like Oshobor’s Peter Oshobor is Nigeria’s next big designer. “Wow, he’s an artist,” one guest whispered as the closing model, wearing a black wool set, eerily danced on to the runway holding two gold lamps. The collection, titled “Night has Come,” explored the obscurity, tension, and vulnerability that comes with nightfall.

This was an emotional show for the young designer, who was tearful backstage. “I didn’t expect it to be [received] this well,” he said. The standout look was a gold sculpted dress, made entirely from upcycled styrofoam, which resembled a woman’s body. Other key silhouettes included a full-length red lace dress, with a fringed half cape, and a brown cropped vest and brown skirt with fringed wool detailing. The clothes were romantic and at times a little disturbing, with gentle fabrics such as Nigerian lace paired with deadstock wool.

Oshobor’s collection provided a modern—and commercial—spin on African fashion. It looked contemporary and innovative, and like it could compete on an international scale. In fact, he showed part of this offering in Paris last month. “We’ve evolved from the traditional collection we did last year, because the idea is not to remain in one place. [Oshobor] shouldn’t be put into a box; it can spread around the world,” he said.

November 3, 2025 0 comments

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Boyedoe Lagos Spring 2026 Collection

by jummy84 November 1, 2025

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For spring 2026, Ghanaian founder and creative director David Kusi Boye-Doe returned to the Lagos Fashion Week schedule for the second time, bringing his fresh take on upcycled streetwear to the Nigerian metropolis. As the saying goes, one man’s waste is another man’s treasure, and Boyedoe has quickly built a reputation for turning textile scraps into desirable garments. It’s a move that earned the five-year-old brand a place on this year’s LVMH Prize semi-finalists list.

Titled “Paradise Regained,” this collection was composed entirely of upcycled garments and exuded a level of tailoring and craftsmanship that many would not expect from secondhand goods. “I want people to see [these garments] and wonder how many days it took to create,” Boye-Doe said. “That wondering excites me as a designer.” Indeed, some pieces took about three months to make, including a multicolored patchwork skirt constructed from tiny pieces of fabric, he said. For Boye-Doe, the true marker of a success is being able to create something unique on the market, while pushing the boundaries of our collective imagination, particularly for sustainable fashion.

Sourcing the majority of his material from Ghana’s Kantamanto market, one of the biggest secondhand clothing markets in Africa, Boye-Doe wanted to create a collection that “speaks to the soul,” he said, adding that “more is more, especially when it comes to upcycling.” Key silhouettes included a colorful, patchwork cropped top and matching skirts, as well as a floor-length denim trench, paired with a two-tone denim vest and matching mini skirt.

As the collection title suggests, inspiration came from John Milton’s epic poem “Paradise Regained.” Towards the end of the collection, Boye-Doe appeared to present his own version of paradise, one that is bright and defiant.

November 1, 2025 0 comments

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Emmy Kasbit Lagos Spring 2026 Collection

by jummy84 October 31, 2025

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Not many designers can draw in a crowd like Emmy Kasbit, with celebrities and influencers flooding into the Lagos Fashion Week show venue. For his spring 2026 collection, Emmanuel Okoro, founder and creative director, said farewell to the old Emmy Kasbit. “This is not a continuation, it’s a rebirth,” he said backstage.

Okoro drew inspiration from King Jaja, a prominent figure and founder of the Opobo Kingdom in Eastern Nigeria. Determined to authentically tell the story of the late king and “bring back his legacy,” Okoro and his team traveled to Jaja’s hometown to learn more about his history. While exploring the riverine community, Okoro felt inspired by elements from the king’s childhood, the colors of his home, as well as his personal style. This trifecta formed the foundations of his collection. “What we try to do at Emmy Kasbit is preserve culture,” he said, which means embedding such stories into the fabric and storytelling of the collection.

Okoro reimagined what King Jaja would wear if he were alive in present-day Lagos, and the opening look paid homage to that. As the lights came on, a black and white image of Jaja seated on a grand wooden throne was projected onto the backdrop of the stage. Below the photograph, a model sat on a wooden throne, wearing a woven hat, a matching brown shirt and trousers, and an oversized shoulder bag –– an outfit Okoro said was heavily inspired by Jaja’s reign and ’70s Nigeria.

Heavy prints and logos once dominated Emmy Kasbit collections. This season marked a break in that cycle, as Okoro turned his attention to fabrication. He played around with silk, stretching the fabric to create fringe detailing on several of the garments. He also experimented with new materials, including linen and deadstock wool. Standout looks included a brown blazer paired with cream trousers and an oversized fringed bag, as well as the closing outfit which saw the model wear an oversized fringed fuchsia pink coat, paired with a matching knee-length skirt.

October 31, 2025 0 comments