Last Week | THISDAY Style

Burna Boy and Tems Make Met Gala Debut

The duo of Grammy-award-winning Nigerian singers Burna Boy and Tems debuted at the world’s most prestigious and glamorous fashion event, the Met Gala, held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

Burna Boy graced the event donning a matching black and blue slightly checkered outfit featuring a generous cape-like extension of the same material flowing behind him. While Tems made a fashion statement with a custom Rober Wun dress. The 2023 Met Gala, titled “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty”, also had celebrities such as Rihanna, Kim Kardashian, Cardi B, Diddy, Dr Dre, Naomi Campbell, and South African comedian Trevor Noah in attendance.

Rema Announces London 02 Arena Show

Musician Rema has announced a massive concert scheduled for the 20,000-seater O2 Arena in London. The show will hold on Tuesday, November 14, in support of his debut studio album, Rave & Roses.

Rema recently reached a major career milestone in 2023, with Rave & Roses becoming the first African album in history to surpass 1 billion streams on Spotify. Also, another track of his, “Calm Down”, currently sits at number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it the highest-peaking Nigerian song of all time.

Tiwa Savage to Perform at King Charles III’s Coronation

Nigerian singer and songwriter Tiwa Savage is among the artists billed to perform at the Coronation Concert of King Charles III. The concert is scheduled to take place on the grounds of Windsor Castle in front of a crowd of 20,000 members of the public and will be streamed on BBC television and radio stations. Other artists expected to perform at the concert include Paloma Faith; rock ‘n’ roll legend Steve Winwood; renowned pianist Lang Lang, and pop star Nicole Scherzinger.

Nancy Isime Bags Honourary Degree

Nollywood actress Nancy Isime has been conferred with an honorary doctorate in Arts and Philosophy by Prowess University Delaware, USA.

In addition to the degree, she was also awarded the Leadtime Africa Leadership Prize for Quality Service Delivery and Professionalism.

Buhari Reappoints Abike Dabiri as NIDCOM Chairman

President Muhammadu Buhari has asked the Senate to confirm the reappointment of Abike Dabiri-Erewa as the Chairman/Chief Executive of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission for a second term.

The request was contained in a letter sent to the Senate and read on the floor of the chamber by its President, Senator Ahmed Lawan. The President said the nomination was in accordance with the provision of Section 2 sub-section 2 of the NIDCOM Establishment Act 2017.

Cristiano Ronaldo is the World’s Highest-Paid Athlete

According to Forbes, soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo has become the highest-paid athlete in the world, with a move to Al-Nassr nearly doubling his salary. Ronaldo joined the Saudi Arabian club in January after leaving Manchester United last year. According to Forbes, Ronaldo has an estimated $75 million playing salary and has cashed in on a number of marketing opportunities. The platform estimates that the 38-year-old has earned $136 million from on-field and off-field revenue in the past year. Ronaldo tops the athlete-rich list for the first time since 2017 and sits ahead of fierce rival Lionel Messi in second. 

Zaron Cosmetics Introduces Triple Lengthening Mascara!

Nigeria’s leading cosmetic brand Zaron has recently launched its latest addition, the Flash Triple Lengthening Mascara. This product promises to deliver long and voluminous lashes with just one coat and is a great addition to any makeup collection.

THISDAY’s Ezeobi, Nwabogor Named among WiJAfrica’s Most Powerful Women in Journalism

THISDAY Newspaper’s Features Editor, Chiemelie Ezeobi and THISDAY Style Magazine’s Editor, Konye Nwabogor, have both been recognised among the 25 Most Powerful Women in Journalism for 2023 by the Women in Journalism Africa (WiJAfrica) organisation

In a statement from WiJAfrica, Ezeobi was recognised as the 10th most powerful woman in journalism for her strong influence within the security and defence community and various investigative works spanning over a decade, which have helped strengthen the security apparatus of the country. On the other hand, Nwabogor was recognised as the 16th most powerful woman in journalism for her high-profile interviews since taking over as Executive Editor of THISDAY Style a year ago, as well as her ability to reposition the magazine as a force to reckon with in the industry.