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Best of: Mary Lazarus

Mary Lazarus is a Nigerian actress from abia state, she started her acting career in 2009. She studied geography at the University of Ibadan. Her movie dance to the beat is set to premier at the silverbird cinema. Photo credit: @mary_lazarus

Best of: Niniola

Niniola akpata Is a songwriter, singer and performer. Born December 15 1989 from ekiti state, studied education in the University of Lagos. Niniola started her career in the sixth season of MTN project fame and was the third runner up. She received an award for most promising act to watch in 2015 at the Nigerian Entertainment Award. She is signed to drumline records Her album #TIM this is me is set to be released this year. Photo credit: @officialniniola

Best of: Yemi Alade

     Yemi Eberechi Alade, Afro pop singer and song writer popularly called the Yoruba- igbo girl hails from Abia state.       She won the peak talent show in 2009. We love her most importantly for her music and African inspired fashion. Here are some of her best looks. Photo credit: @yemialade

Leading fashion brands in Nigeria

Fashion in Nigeria has evolved a lot in the last couple of years, and the industry promises to be better. With leading brands that have made outstanding impact in the industry such as:           Deola sagoe She baged an award at the Anglo Gold African Design Awards in 2000, with a degree from the University of Lagos, Miami and a masters in finance and management.        Tiffany Amber Founded by folake coker, she has graced the Mercedes Fashion Week held in New York twice. She was born in Lagos and has done her schoolings  and training in various parts of England. M ai Atafo Mai has various accolades of awards to his designs that are well known as innovative. His wedding wear line known as "wedding with mai" is exquisite and fancy.        Jewel by Lisa Founded by Lisa folawiyo,  a self established designer, and graduate of university of Nigeria.         Duro Ol...

Career choices in the fashion industry

       The fashion industry is very lucrative, and entails a lot of creativity and business knowledge. If you are in the the fashion business or you choose to get into it,then you have made the right decision. Below is a list of progressions to delve into in the fashion industry. 1. Stylist   The basic duty of a stylist is to select clothing and accessories for published  editorials, media, prints and television, adverts campaign, music video, concert and public appearances. Your creativity ability to create trends will distinguish you in the business. 2. Tailor   A tailors duty is to design, make, repair and fit germents. You don't necessarily have to create fashion ideas, all you need is experience in sewing of various style patterns. 3. Fashion writer   A fashion writers sole responsibility is to write journalism on fashion or articles related to fashion for magazine, media, advertisement, trade publications and also with th...

25 Plus size fashion trends

Fashion knows no bounds when it comes to size and these curveacous women are making jaws drop from their amazing styles. I'm totally in love with their fashion and I know you would too. Photo credit: @ms_leon @thicksetgold @theashleygraham @fullfiguredfashion @kellyaugustineb @curvycampbell