Nigeria | Design Indaba

Pearl Recycling is turning Nigeria’s discarded waste into stunning furniture and home décor

The waste upcycling company is creatively solving one of Nigeria’s most pressing issues – waste management. >
Nigerian creative powerhouse Daniel Obasi explores sexuality in new short film

The film is a visual exploration of sexuality and gender fluidity from a contemporary African perspective. >
Throne of Gods: A video game inspired by West African mythology

The Nigerian built and developed mobile game taps into Africa’s rich culture. >
Studio Lani's versatile Talking Tables win at the NYC WantedDesign Launch Pad

"Hand-welded steel, hand-turned wood and woven leather unite to form the sculptural and versatile nature of these pieces." >
Have a look at the latest campaign for Nigerian fashion label Rayo by L. Somoye

The striking images were shot and styled by frequent creative collaborators Clement Ogoh and Daniel Obasi. >
Three creatives on the power of storytelling in any medium

In these interviews, we speak to creatives across the spectrum of storytelling to prove that the worldwide pastime is no longer bound by the medium. >
A solution to childbirth related deaths in Nigeria

The death of a friend inspired Adepeju Jaiyeoba’s to invent life-saving kits for pregnant women in Nigeria. >
This short film from Kenzo is a celebration of Nigeria’s youth

Akinola Davies Jr captures the spirit of a community in this beautiful video. >
Celebrating traditional Nigerian style

Tunde Owolabi creates Afrocentric sneakers, bags and more by reviving an almost extinct African fabric. >
The Illegal Project by Daniel Obasi

These stunning images look at the Nigerian LGBTQ community forced to hide their sexual orientation. >
Naija man in Soweto

Nigerian Shoe Brand Keexs collaborates with South African Designer for SA Fashion Week >
See the hyper-realistic pencil-portraits by Arinze Stanley

The Nigerian artist’s stunningly intricate work is making waves. >
Check out the musicians paving the way for the sounds of Africa

From Black Coffee to DJ Steloo, you won’t want to forget the names of these beatmakers. >
Data Oruwari: Master of the micropen

“Creativity is my religion, so I’m always finding new ways to bring things to life.” >
Limit(less) by Mikael Owunna

LGBTQ style in the African diaspora. >
Black History Month: Honouring past heroes

Nigerian artist Fred Martins has created a new series using symbols of butterflies and fists to represent soul and power in Black History Month. >
What does it mean to be Nigerian?

Trans-African photography project Invisible Borders looks into what it means to be African and in their project Borders Within investigate Nigerian identity. >
Nigerian artist Ojo Agi on ‘authentic’ African art and Daughters of Diaspora

What does it mean to be “black enough”? >
Yinka Ilori

Furniture Designer

London-based Nigerian designer Yinka Ilori specialises in upcycled vintage furniture inspired by Nigerian parables and fabrics from Africa. >
Dearcurves

Fashion Designer

Dearcurves is a plus size fashion brand renowned for creating clothes exclusively for discerning curvy women. >
Somto Ajuluchukwu: African comic culture

Vortex Inc is a Nigerian comics company that is aiming to change the perception of Nigeria through cartoons that reflect the local culture. >
Nigerian designer celebrates friendship in a new streetwear line

Onwuchekwa by Chikezie Daniel is a made-in-Nigeria high street brand. >
Nifemi Marcus-Bello: Affordable furniture for urban Nigerians

Product designer Nifemi Marcus-Bello works with local processes and artisans in Lagos to make affordable, lightweight furniture for aspiring, urban Nigerians. >
Michael Elegbedé: The taste of Nigeria

Nigerian chef Michael Elegbedé is opening a restaurant in Lagos that tells the stories of Nigeria through unique flavours and local ingredients. >

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