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May Okanigbe: Inside the beautiful mind of the optimistic actor
From the theatre to the screen, May Okanigbe is passionately chasing her dreams of being a performer. This is a feature on her journey thus far.
May 18, 2021
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Chinonso Ihekire and his renaissance revolutionary inspiration
Chinonso “The Revolutionary” Ihekire is a young journalist making a name for himself in the modern art scene. I chat with him about his journey.
May 9, 2021
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A man of culture: Uche Nwaje expresses deep love for his roots with art
Uche Nwaje is an artist in love with his roots. He chats with me about his inspirations and why he is a town-crier visual artist.
May 8, 2021
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Woman like Hauwa: “It isn’t completely easy to create content”
Hauwa is a social media sensation who keeps her audience laughing with her hilarious stories. She chats with me about her creative journey.
May 7, 2021
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DIY with Teemah: Why you should DIY more
“I’m a hoarder. Whenever my mum wanted to throw away stuff, I’d tell her that I wanted to use them. Naturally, I had to find a way to repurpose everything
May 6, 2021
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Music artiste Mizzle on his musical inspiration; discovering new sounds
“Mizzle is an upcoming artiste whose imitations of popular artistes has endeared him to thousands of fans in Nigeria, and even earned him props with these artistes he imitated.
May 5, 2021
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Behind the powerful serenity, Creativity of Folake Rolat-Abiola
Another thing she does is to try and create copies for all types of brands, with different types of target audiences.”I try not to stick to one niche, to not restrict myself,” Folake says.
May 4, 2021
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Watch: The Sit-down with David Okaludo, “Blaze Parrot”
David sees mentors and role models in everyone who is into visual arts, whether digital or not.
April 26, 2021
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‘Art, for me, is a means of expressing myself’ – Oyedokun Ezekiel
Oyedokun Ezekiel Oluwatimilehin is the founder of Hayzay Draws Studio. As a Pen and Oil Artist, he has partaken in various high profile exhibitions both locally and internationally.
He has also worked with various institutions and organised seminars for Art lovers across the country over the years.
April 23, 2021
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Empowering women, one dress at a time. The story of ‘Kai Collective’
Empowering women can take many shapes and form. For Fisayo Longe, founder and creative director at Kai Collective, a London-based womenswear brand, it is attainable clothing with luxury aesthetics, and ethical manufacturing.
April 22, 2021
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Chef Derin: I like to put smiles on people’s faces with my food
Awofala Aderinsola, popularly known as Chef Derin, is a Restaurateur and continental chef whose meals are gaining recognition, within and outside the borders of the country, for its beautiful execution and remarkable infusion of flavors.
April 21, 2021
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“When I’m In Front Of My Screen, I’m A Beast.” – David Okaludo, The Blaze Parrot
When he is not studying to become an engineer or creating amazing graphics for Talku Talku, he is lighting up dance floors, streets and stages as Davablaze the dancer.
April 21, 2021
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Photographers Flying High: Akinola Of Tublackimagery
Akinola Ibrahim is the man behind Tublackimagery, a Lagos-based photography outfit. He’s this week’s Talku Talku-endorsed high-flying photographer.
April 20, 2021
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Silas Onoja: ‘My environment is my greatest source of inspiration.’
My environment inspires me every time. Seeing the daily activities of people in the society, the hustling and bustling, the good and the bad
April 16, 2021
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“Makeup is my first love. It’s my way of life.” Feyisoge’s journey into SFX artistry
While traditional makeup art makes us more attractive, hides flaws, and enhances beauty, What Feyisoge does as a Creative Makeup Artist is to transform people into frightening, injured, supernatural, or scary creatures.
April 15, 2021
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Rufai Titilope-“I’ve always been a lover of food since I was a little girl.”
Rufai Titilope is the force behind ‘Teelicks Foodies’ – a food business that offers premium catering services for events.
April 14, 2021
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“I don’t think human beings were created to fit into a box” – Adeola Adegbite, the Midnight Parrot
Adeola is the engine room of Talku Talku. When she’s not doing that, she’s creating great fashion pieces. In this feature, we journey down her creative path with her as The Midnight Parrot at Talku Talku and as Deola the awesome creative.
April 14, 2021
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How to make Nigerian Vegetarian Pepper Soup
This Vegetarian twist on Pepper soup is not just beautiful to look at. It is also very healthy and tastes great!
April 9, 2021
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The Goth Parrot, Emmanuel Inok, takes us through his journey as an Illustrator and 2D Animator
If you’ve ever wondered who the creative mind is behind Talku Talku’s brilliant illustrations and designs, then you should read this.
April 9, 2021
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“Fashion, for me, is being confident anytime anywhere, knowing that you look good.” – Meet the Creative Director of the ‘Install’ brand
Becoming a Fashion Designer was never part of my plans, I wanted to study law and be lawyer but at the end of the day, I think fashion chose me.
April 8, 2021
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Q&A Session with Ajetomobi Feranmi Kayode of ‘Ni Fries’
Meet Feranmi Ajetomobi, Growth Marketer at Cowrywise by day, and Burger guru at night.
April 7, 2021
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Abiola of Peniel Arts- “Art is something that encompasses my entire being.”
I draw inspiration from the artists around me, they make me better and make me challenge myself to be better.
April 2, 2021
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Ethereal photography: A chat with Stylish Sinner
Ethereal photography is a type of surrealism photography which Stylish Sinner practices. In this chat, he tells me all about it, and how he achieves his end product as an ethereal photographer.
March 30, 2021
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For the love that Rihanna has, I write this eulogy
Rihanna recently promised to release a new song on Twitter and she is getting so much publicity for an unknown song already!
March 27, 2021
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“…I had all these big ideas I wanted to let out of my mind…” – Meet Emmanuel Ozor
My style of art is mostly Afrofuturism, mixed with manga, mainstream comics and military sci-fi.
March 26, 2021
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“The basics are not just about having talent.” – Meet HDMI
I won’t say I’ve been a lover of music. I’m music in itself. I say jokingly that if I should cut my veins open, music could come out as blood.
March 20, 2021
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“My artwork represents Black Women living their best lives and their journey to discovering themselves”. Meet Renike, a Visual Artist and an Illustrator.
Becoming good at what I do is also a victory, I know I’m not the best yet, but I’m definitely working hard to become the best.
March 19, 2021
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Q&A session with Style by Dolaaapo on Fashion Influencing in Nigeria
Adedolapo Awoniyi, popularly known as Style by Dolaaapo, is a Nigerian Fashion Blogger, author of “The Art of Fashion Influencing”, Digital Creator, and Content Creator.
March 18, 2021
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This is Quacktails’ story – Redefining bartending services
They are a bartending service that provides cocktail and mocktail delivery service. They successfully set themselves apart with their unique branding and menu.
March 17, 2021
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“It would be better I passed through the fire to get gold.” Samuel Etoh’s Journey into Mandala designs
My favorite part of being an artist is that I am a self taught artist, I was not trained by anyone, it makes me create things without any rule or principle.
March 13, 2021
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Diary of a Kitchen Lover- Meet Tolani Tayo-Osikoya
Tolani @diaryofakitchenlover shares the most amazing food pictures and curates mind-boggling recipes from regular home ingredients. She’s not afraid to experiment, and she has successfully carried her followers along in trying new recipes.
March 10, 2021
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‘The Real’ Host: Putting the spotlight on Jeannie Mai
Jeannie believes that the simple swaps out of your everyday choices can have a longer-lasting effect on your mood and situations like; when dealing with depression, wearing crisp shades of white to refresh energy and restart life.
March 10, 2021
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“My major source of inspiration is my love for fashion.” – Meet Nelson Ehimen
Nelson Ehimen is a Fashion Designer with variety. He is currently based in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. I met him during my university days and I didn’t know he was a stylist at the time and to be honest, when I saw his designs, I was stunned. Enough details from me. Let us hear from the horse’s mouth.
March 4, 2021
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“I promote body positivity with my artworks” – Oyindamola
I see pictures of women and kids and all I want to do is depict them in a good light. Drawing women makes my art more compassionate and I believe that reflects who I am as a person.
February 26, 2021
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Augustyn does Rap: Polish creative who raps about healthy living is preparing the ultimate guide to living right in 2021
Music is dynamic, but sometimes feels stagnant because it’s the same song that’s being sung across different genres and styles in recent times. Augustyn has come with his rap to change the narrative. I have a chat with him about his creative journey in this feature.
February 24, 2021
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