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The Core Evolution: Inside the Pilates Boom with 143 Fitness

Discover 143 Fitness in Lekki, Lagos—a modern fitness destination offering expert-led training, high-energy classes and a supportive community designed to help members achieve lasting

Business

EllaMo: Where African Heritage Becomes Modern Luxury

The EllaMo Brand is redefining African fashion through a modern luxury lens blending heritage, craftsmanship, and cultural storytelling into a globally accessible platform. Founded

Art & Culture

Through the Eyes of Gaga — Remembering Louise Metzger’s Role in Sierra Leone’s Art History

Explore the legacy of Louise “Gaga” Metzger, a pioneer of modern art in Sierra Leone, ahead of the 2026 Through the Eyes of Gaga

Fashion

Caribbean Fashion: Color, Culture, and Resilience in Motion

From Harlem to Freetown to Afrobeats world stages, Hollyandroo is weaving Sierra Leonean pride into global fashion. Stylist to icons like Davido and creator

Fashion

HollyAnDroo, Sierra-Leonean Stylist to Davido

From Harlem Blocks to Afrobeats Stages: The Rise of Hollyandroo

From Harlem to Freetown to Afrobeats world stages, Hollyandroo is weaving Sierra Leonean pride into global fashion. Stylist to icons like Davido and creator

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A Day in the Life: Freetown Edition

From early-morning workouts to candlelit dinners, follow a perfect day in Freetown with the Noted Noire team. We explore vibrant gyms, boutique guesthouses, perfumeries,

Business

Coming Home to Purpose: Building Beauty, Business & Legacy

MaHawa Kamara, a UK-born strategist and beauty brand founder, opens up about what inspired her bold return to Sierra Leone, the challenges of building

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Defining Excellence in the era of Mediocrity

In a post-pandemic world where “good enough” has become the norm, writer Zainab Kanu challenges businesses to reject mediocrity and return to excellence. Inspired

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My Berlin: DJ Timaah

Navigating Berlin’s creative scene while staying grounded in faith and culture, is second-nature for this Sierra Leonean-Gambian DJ. Whether she’s behind the decks or

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Gbamgbaode: From Club Nights to a Cultural Movement

From underground parties to a full-fledged cultural phenomenon, Gbamgbaode is rewriting the playbook for youth-led festivals in West Africa. Founded by London-born, Sierra Leone-raised

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The Core Evolution: Inside the Pilates Boom with 143 Fitness

EllaMo: Where African Heritage Becomes Modern Luxury

Through the Eyes of Gaga — Remembering Louise Metzger’s Role in Sierra Leone’s Art History

Caribbean Fashion: Color, Culture, and Resilience in Motion

From Harlem Blocks to Afrobeats Stages: The Rise of Hollyandroo

A Day in the Life: Freetown Edition

Coming Home to Purpose: Building Beauty, Business & Legacy

Defining Excellence in the era of Mediocrity

My Berlin: DJ Timaah

Gbamgbaode: From Club Nights to a Cultural Movement

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