Luxury & Lifestyle

The deal to sell Victoria’s Secret to a Private Equity Firm, Sycamore Partners, recently falls apart, following the buyer’s displeasure over the steps taken by the lingerie brand in response to the pandemic.    According to the New York Times, Sycamore Partners, tried to back out of the deal because it said it did not agree with steps the lingerie brand...

Nigeria's leading luxury fashion destination Polo Avenue has secured sole rights to retail Gucci Ready-to-Wear clothing in Nigeria and West Africa. A spokesperson for Polo Avenue made the announcement today during a media briefing held at Victoria Island Lagos. The spokesperson noted that Polo Avenue has successfully established itself as the gatekeeper for luxury brands in West Africa. This successful establishment...

Nigeria's prime Fintech firm, Flutterwave has been announced as a 'Pioneer' on TIME's list of influential companies in the world, with the outlet reporting that the firm's effort in recharging retailers after the pandemic slowed travel in Nigeria was instrumental in the choice. Divided into 5 categories; Pioneers, Leaders, Innovators, Disruptors, and Titans, Flutterwave joins an illustrious list that includes...

The city of Douala, the economic capital of Cameroon, has the biggest shopping centre in Central Africa. As of now, the general public is enthusiastic about finding the Douala Grand Mall. The ultra-modern tower is built on 40,000 m2 of which 18,000 m2 of commercial space is dedicated to entertainment, leisure and shopping. "The shops are there, everything is in place....

The Island nation of Seychelles has joined 181 other UN Member State to sign a United Nations declaration in support of equitable global access to COVID-19 vaccines, according to the country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The country became a signatory to the declaration on May 7, and a statement from the Ministry revealed that the Foreign Affairs Ministry the declaration...

You also need to pay more attention to yourself and be mindful of how you spend time with yourself. That way, you’ll be able to recognise when that ‘alone time’ is turning into ‘lonely time’, or when staying at home is making you feel isolated. The recent Coronavirus pandemic and this self-isolation period has, to an extent, shown many of...

By A.M. Kuska We have all lied to ourselves about how we're going to change our bad habits and live a healthier lifestyle. Maybe you told yourself you would drink more water, attain a beach body in time for summer, or start working out. Before you know it, it's already September, and the only significant weight you've lifted is a...

Anxious thoughts can be more difficult to escape in sustained isolation, such as the widespread lockdown measures due to the coronavirus pandemic, but arts and crafts have been shown to help distract from these feelings.  The coronavirus has so far infected more than 1.9 million people worldwide, with 119,686 deaths, according to the latest figures from Johns Hopkins University.  The scale...

By Julia Roxan According to the World Health Organisation, Africa is the least affected region in this ongoing pandemic, globally. Home to an array of luxurious African lounges, the continent prides itself in being the ‘Greatest safari experience in the world’. With the specially curated 12-day journey, the ‘Roar Africa Emirates Executive Private Jet Safari’. Which takes guests through Zimbabwe’s Victoria...

By Julia Roxan From supplying integral EPM parts to competing Formula One teams, Mulholland Automotive has now unveiled its Legend 480 coupe, with plans to produce a broader range of models. Revered for their meticulous eye for detail, the niche British sports car company, Mulholland Automotive prides itself not only in supplying integral EPM parts to competing Formula One team but...