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Business Insider
28-05-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
Wear It All Luxury opens new Abuja boutique with star-studded ceremony
Four years after successfully reopening its flagship store in Lekki Phase 1, Lagos, following a major renovation, Wear It All Luxury, the upscale fashion brand owned by renowned entrepreneur, Sodiq Babatunde Rufai, has expanded its presence with the launch of a new boutique in Abuja. The grand opening, held on Thursday, 22nd May 2025, at Libreville Crescent, Wuse 2, Abuja was a star-studded affair that brought together influential personalities from the fashion, entertainment, and business worlds. Among the high-profile guests in attendance was Afrobeats superstar Davido, whose presence added further glamour to the launch event. Located in the heart of the capital, the new Abuja boutique is poised to offer the same top-tier fashion experience the brand is known for, curated luxury pieces, exclusive designer wear, and impeccable customer service tailored for Nigeria's elite fashion lovers. Speaking at the event, Sodiq Babatunde Rufai expressed his excitement about the brand's expansion, stating, 'This is more than just a store opening, it's a statement that Nigerian fashion continues to grow and thrive. We're proud to bring the Wear It All experience to Abuja, and we remain committed to setting the pace in luxury fashion across the country.' The Abuja outlet joins the Lagos boutique in offering high-end fashion collections from globally recognized brands, as well as unique pieces under the Wear It All Luxury private label. Guests were treated to a private showcase of the brand's latest collections, light entertainment, and a luxurious atmosphere that perfectly reflected the Wear It All Luxury ethos. As the fashion house continues to expand, industry watchers say the brand's entry into the Abuja market marks another major milestone in Nigeria's growing luxury fashion landscape.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Davido, Rema & Tems Win at 2025 Headies Awards: Full List
Davido won artist of the year and digital artist of the year at The Headies, which recognizes African contemporary music and Afrobeats. The show was held on April 27 at The Landmark Event Centre in Lagos, Nigeria, marking the show's return to Africa after holding its last two ceremonies in Atlanta. The show was livestreamed on YouTube (U.S.) and Hip TV (Nigeria). Davido also took the stage to present the Next Rated award — an honor he described as 'the most important' of the evening — to Odumodublvck. 'I won this award 12 years ago, and I know firsthand the hard work and dedication it takes to get to this point,' Davido said. Odumodublvck also won best rap single. More from Billboard African Artists Who've Had Songs Hit 1 Billion Spotify Streams Los Ángeles Azules & Thalía's 'Yo Me Lo Busqué' Soars to No. 1 on Regional Mexican Airplay Chart Lucy Dacus Explains Why Going Public With Julien Baker Romance Makes Her a Little 'Uncomfortable' Rema as well as Chike and MohBad were also double winners on the night. Rema won album of the year and Afrobeats album of the year, both for Heis. Chike and MohBad won best collaboration and the viewers choice award, both for 'Egwu.' Tems won best recording of the year for 'Burning.' For the first time, the show was hosted by a woman — Nigerian actress and model Nancy Isime. Isime also performed, accompanied by Fire and Desire. Other performers included Blaqbonez, L.A.X., Qing Madi, Ayo Maff, Magnito, Juma Jux, L.A.X., INNOSS'B (DRC), Kcee, Odumodublvck and Shallipopi. Temitola Adekunle Johnson, senior special assistant to the president (OVP) on job creation, and influencer and philanthropist Michelle Mukoro (King Mitchy) received the humanitarian award for their commitment to uplifting underprivileged communities across Nigeria. 'I want to thank the entire entertainment and creative industry, you have come a long way,' Johnson said in accepting the award. 'Back in the days, we used to just be happy to watch the Grammys, but now, during Grammy nominations, people are saying how many Nigerians were nominated — that's how far we have come.' The 17th Headies Awards show also paid homage to Babajide Sanwo-Olu, executive governor of Lagos, for his dedication to the creative sector. For his contributions to the creative industry and innovative leadership in advancing the digital ecosystem across Africa, Alex Okosi (managing director, Google Africa) received the special recognition award. Amaju Pinnick (chairman/GCEO Brownhill Group) also received the special recognition award for his contributions to Nigeria's creative and cultural industries. The Headies Awards, originally called the Hip Hop World Awards, was established in 2006 by the Hip Hop World magazine of Nigeria to recognize outstanding achievements in the Nigerian music industry. Only music materials released and distributed on digital streaming platforms, and physical music media within the eligibility period (April 1, 2023, to July 31, 2024) were considered for nominations. Here's the complete list of nominations for the 2025 Headies Awards, with winners marked. WINNER: Davido Ayra Starr Asake Rema Tems Burna Boy 'Showa' – Kizz Daniel 'Commas' – Ayra Starr 'Egwu' – Chike and Mohbad WINNER: 'Lonely at the Top' – Asake 'Ozeba' – Rema 'Big Baller' – Flavour Born in the Wild – Tems WINNER: – Rema The Year I Turned 21 – Ayra Starr Stubborn – Victony Work of Art – Asake WINNER: Zerry DL Taves Kaestyle Llona WINNER: Tems – 'Burning' Seyi Vibez – 'Different Pattern' Burna Boy – 'Higher' Ayra Starr & Giveon – 'Last Heartbreak Song' Sarz featuring Lojay – 'Billions' Ayra Starr – 'Last Heartbreak Song' Niniola – 'Level' Simi – 'Stranger' WINNER: Liya – 'I'm Done' Tomorrow – 'Yemi Alade' WINNER: Lojay – 'Billions' Omah Lay – 'Moving' Anendlessocean – 'Gratitude' Johnny Drille – 'For You' Timi Dakolo – 'Ke Na Ke So' 'Emotions' – Tiwa Savage Feat. Asa 'Blood on the Dance Floor' Odumodublvck, Bloody Civilian and Wale 'Cast' – Shallipopi feat. Odumodublvck WINNER: 'Egwu' – Chike and Mohbad 'Ole' – Qing Madi and Bnxn 'Twe Twe' Remix – Kizz Daniel and Davido 'IDK' – Wizkid feat. Zlatan Wale – 'Blood on the Dance Floor' (Odumodublvck) Skepta – 'Tony Montana' (feat. Portable) Chris Brown – 'Hmmm' (feat. Davido) WINNER: Travis Scott – 'Active' (Asake) Chloe Bailey – 'Vision' remix (Qing Madi) 'Charm' – Rema (Rema X Perliks X Folarin Oludare) 'Metaverse' – Olamide (Jyde Ajala) 'Like Ice Spice' – Blaqbonez (Perliks & Emeka Shine Shine) 'Ojapiano' – Kcee (Mattmax) WINNER: 'Egwu' – Chike & MohBad (Director Pink) 'Showa' – Kizz Daniel (Tg Omori) 'Na Money' – Davido feat. Cavemen, Angelique Kidjo (Dammy Twitch) Simisola Kosoko – 'Stranger' (Simi) WINNER: Chimamanda Pearl Chukwuma – 'Vision' (Qing Madi) Michael Ajuma Attah – 'Can't Breathe' (Llona) Emoseh Khamofu – 'Family Meeting (Bloody Civilian) Fuayefika Maxwell – Stages of Life' (Wizard Chan) Sarz – 'Happiness' WINNER: London – 'Ozeba' Magicstick – 'Basquiat' Rema/Producer X/Cubeatz/Deatz/Kilmberboy – 'Hehehe' Dibs – 'Different Pattern' Qing Madi – 'Vision' Johnny Drille – 'For You' Simi – 'Stranger' Tems – 'Burning' WINNER: Ayra Starr – 'Last Heartbreak Song' feat. Giveon WINNER: 'Cast' feat. Odumodublvck – Shallipoppi 'Blood on the Dance Floor' feat. Bloody Civilian & Wale – Odumodublvck 'Hallelujah' – Ladipoe, Rozzz & Morrelo 'Canada' – Magnito 'Ije Nwoke' – Jeriq Seyi Vibez – 'Different Patterns' Ayo Maff – 'Dealer' (feat. Fireboy Dl) Shallipopi – 'Cast' (feat. Odumodublvck) Zhus Jdo – 'Johnbull' WINNER: Mohbad – 'Ask About Me' 'Big Big Things' – Young Jonn feat. Kizz Daniel and Seyi Vibez 'Twe Twe Remix' – Kizz Daniel 'Egwu' feat. Mohbad – Chike 'Remember' – Asake 'Ogechi' remix – Hyce, Boypee, and Brown Joel feat. Davido WINNER: 'Big Baller' – Flavour Mogadishu – A-Q Chocolate City Cypher – M.I Abaga Chocolate City Cypher – Blaqbonez WINNER: Hallelujah – Ladipoe Efeleme – Alpha Ojini 'Gratitude' – Anendlessocean 'Worthy of My Praise' – Dunsin Oyekan feat. Lawrence Oyor 'Good God 2' – Limoblaze feat. Naomi Raine 'Particularly' – Gaise Baba feat. Tope Alabi WINNER: 'You Do This One' – Mercy Chinwo 'Big Big Things' feat. Kizz Daniel and Seyi Vibez – Young Jonn 'Ogechi' remix feat. Davido – Hyce, Boypee, And Brown Joel WINNER: 'Egwu' – Chike & MohBad 'Showa' – Kizz Daniel 'Different Pattern' – Seyi Vibez 'Ozeba' – Rema 'Love Me Jeje' – Tems 'Cast' feat. Odumodublvck – Shallipopi 'Dealer' feat. Fireboy Dml – Ayo Maff 'Big Baller' – Flavour Black Sherif (Ghana) – 'January 9th' King Promise (Ghana) – 'Terminator' WINNER: Himra (Ivory Coast) – 'Coulibaly & Diabaté' Josey (Ivory Coast) – 'Venez Bouger' Toofan (Togo) – 'Tone' Bien (Kenya) – 'Wahala' Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania) – 'Mapoz' WINNER: Juma Jux (Tanzania) – 'Enjoy' Bruce Melodie (Rwanda) – 'When She's Around' Azawi (Uganda) – 'Masavu' Mohamed Ramadan (Egypt) – 'Arabi' Elgrande Toto (Morocco) – 'Maghribi' WINNER: Soolking (Algeria) – 'Tiki Taka' Balti (Tunisia) – 'Dima Mechi' Abu (Eygpt) – 'Hollela' WINNER: Titom (South Africa) –'Tshwala Bam' Yuppe (South Africa) – 'Tshwala Bam' Tyla (South Africa) – 'Water' Kelly Kay (Malawi) – 'Bana Pwanya' Plutonio (Mozambique) – 'Acordar' Zee Nxumalo (South Africa) – 'Thula Mabota' WINNER: Innos'B (DRC) – 'Sete' Gaz Mawete (DRC) – 'Dendisa' Emma'a (Gabon) – 'Biso Mibale' Eboloko (Gabon) – 'Satanana' Singuila. (Central African Republic) – 'Sin Saison' Kocee (Cameroun) – 'Credit Alert' Sideh Kai – Illbliss Eziokwu – Odumodublvck Alaye Toh Se Gogo Vol. 1 – Reminisce WINNER: – Erigga Shiny Object Syndrome – Modenine Eledumare – Teledalese (Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre) Lose to Gain – Kaline (Breath of Life) Kill Boro – Native Filmworks & Wizard Chan (Kill Boro) Orisa – Beriola (Orisa) Emotions – Tiwa Savage & Asa (Water and Garri) WINNER: soundtrack – TCJ & Abbey Wonder (A Tribe Called Judah) Qing Madi Shallipopi WINNER: Odumodublvck Ayo Maff Nasboi Stubborn – Victony Work of Art – Asake The Year I Turn 21 – Ayra Starr WINNER: – Rema Jiggy Forever – Young Jonn Rema – Ravage Uprising: Rema Live From The O2, London Omah Lay – Live at L'olympia Paris Flavour – Celebrating You 2023 Wizard Chan – Live in Concert Port Harcourt WINNER: Burna Boy – African Giant Live From London Femi Kuti & The Positive Force – Nuits De Fourvière (Arte Concert) Ayra Starr Rema Shallipopi Tems WINNER: Davido Kizz Daniel Asake King Mitchy Kingsley Chinweike Okonkwo A.K.A Kcee Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
CTV News
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Davido to headline Afro Music Fest at Ice District
Davido performs a medley at the BET Awards on Sunday, June 25, 2023, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark Terrill)
Black America Web
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
HGTV's Egypt and Mike Building Real Estate Dreams Together
Source: Reach Media / Urban One The dynamic duo Egypt Sherrod and Mike Jackson are redefining home renovation and relationship goals, one house at a time. The stars of HGTV's Married to Real Estate have captured the hearts of audiences with their incredible design transformations and undeniably authentic chemistry. Their passion for revitalizing communities and creating unique spaces is building more than homes; it's crafting a legacy of love, creativity, and impact. STAY INFORMED! CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER! At the heart of Egypt and Mike's work lies a shared passion for breathing new life into neighborhoods. 'We're passionate about revitalizing communities, one home at a time,' says Egypt, her voice filled with conviction during our interview. With a seamless blend of Mike's construction expertise and Egypt's real estate and design finesse, the couple has mastered the art of turning neglected properties into dream design philosophy centers on tailoring spaces that reflect the needs and stories of their clients. 'Our design approach is all about blending functionality with personal style to create unique spaces,' shares Mike. Whether it's a modern kitchen or a timeless living room, every project is a testament to their ability to balance aesthetics and practicality. It's not without its challenges, though. The couple admits that working together as partners in life and business has its complexities. Egypt emphasizes, 'Working together as a couple has its challenges, but the rewards of transforming homes are immeasurable.' Their occasional on-screen banter only makes their designs more authentic and relatable to selves,' she shares passionately. RELATED STORIES: Page Turner Talks New Era on HGTV's 'Love It or List It' If you're hooked on Married to Real Estate, get ready for what Egypt calls their 'best season yet.' They've faced everything from permit mishaps to delayed materials, but these obstacles only fueled their creativity. 'We've faced trials this season that pushed us to bring our very best designs,' explains Mike. When it comes to the future of home design, Egypt and Mike advocate for timeless trends over fleeting fads. 'We don't follow the trends,' states Egypt firmly, underscoring their commitment to creating homes that stand the test of time. Their advice? Balance function with style, and never underestimate the importance of defined spaces in a home. READ MORE STORIES: HGTV's Egypt and Mike Building Real Estate Dreams Together Davido: The Pulse of Afrobeats on the Global Stage OOKA & Cookies Builds On Partnership, Launching CBD Pods Nationwide While they make home transformations look effortless on television, Egypt and Mike are refreshingly candid about their process. Egypt says it best, 'We flirt a lot, we laugh a lot, and we make sure we like each other just as much as we love each other.' Through humor, authenticity, and undeniable talent, Egypt and Mike are building more than just homes. They're building hope, trust, and a vibrant community of viewers who are inspired by their work. Catch Egypt and Mike on Married to Real Estate , airing Wednesdays at 9 PM on HGTV. Whether you're looking for design inspiration, a masterclass in teamwork, or a glimpse into their unshakable partnership, this renovation couple has plenty to offer. The article 'HGTV's Egypt and Mike Building Real Estate Dreams Together' was created with the help of SEE ALSO
Black America Web
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
Davido: The Pulse of Afrobeats on the Global Stage
Source: Reach Media / Urban One Davido is Posted on the Corner with DJ Misses and Incognito to talk it up about his new release 5ive, his family life, and upcoming tour. The youngest of five, he might command sold-out shows across continents, but staying grounded is clearly part of his DNA. Right now, he's gearing up for an international tour stretching from July through November—a testament to the worldwide appetite for Afrobeats STAY INFORMED! CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER! If you're a fan of Davido you know that he doesn't stay still. One minute he's in the US on stage the next minute he's in the mother land tearing it up. So when asked how he manages life on the road, Davido laughs. 'I was just complaining to my team the other day—we gotta slow down! We're about to go on tour, back to back until November.' For Davido, touring isn't just about personal milestones; it's about flying the flag for the culture. Despite its explosive growth, he reminds us, 'Globalization of African music is still fresh. We're just five or six years deep.' Right now, he counts 'maybe 10' globally recognized Afrobeats stars. Compared to hip hop's hundreds, the responsibility is heavy. 'We have to be everywhere at the same time, pushing it.' RELATED STORIES: Davido Breaks Down His 'Timeless' New Album Title And HBCU Beginnings Davido Shares Gospel Music Vision From His Father During His Wedding We all know it takes a village, and Davido's rise hasn't come in isolation. 'The beauty for me is seeing the people who were with me when it wasn't lit, now shining alongside me.' With a clear fondness for his team and day-one friends, Davido places loyalty and community at the heart of his success. Looking forward, he reveals he has dreams outside of music into wider entertainment. 'I definitely want to dabble in the media—even owning a TV or radio station, or bringing up new talent.' The wave of African music isn't the only thing he wants to carry worldwide. Davido's vision includes storytelling. He's working on a documentary, aiming to highlight not just his own story but the wider African experience for international audiences. 'We've got a whole film industry back home. More collaborations are happening… producers, chefs, creatives coming together.' He sees unity as the next leap for Afrobeat, mirroring the approach of the Latin music world, where art and commerce intersect to create global phenomena. READ MORE STORIES: Davido: The Pulse of Afrobeats on the Global Stage OOKA & Cookies Builds On Partnership, Launching CBD Pods Nationwide From Bad Boy To Sad Boy: Diddy Throws Up A Heart In Courtroom Sketch With the release of his latest album, 'Five,' Davido shares that getting it right took a blend of creativity and shrewd business. 'From music to promotion to marketing, we realized we had to match what global artists were doing. Beyoncé is rehearsing ten times a day! We needed to work harder and smarter, get the business side tight, and handle our visibility everywhere.' The result? Strategic collaborations, from Chris Brown and Victoria Monét to Jamaican stars like Shenseea and 450, building cross-cultural bridges between Africa and the Caribbean. Looking beyond his upcoming tour, Davido shares, 'There's so much about to happen. This is just the beginning.' Whether it's in a packed stadium in London or a club in Lagos, he carries the voice of a continent, and he's only just getting started. Check out the full interview below: HEAD TO THE HOMEPAGE The article 'Davido: The Pulse of Afrobeats on the Global Stage' was created with the help of SEE ALSO
