Beautiful boys. Portraits at @lagosfashionweekofficial captured by @ministercairo. . . #lagosfashionweek #fashionweek #portrait

/ ṢUKU / Translated as “Basket”, hair is woven from the forehead to the nape of the neck to form a hump atop the head.  A fringe for a little oomph makes it Suku & base. . In this new editorial by Onyeka Nwobu (@onyeka.nwobu) for the 2nd Volume of GTB (@gtbank)’s Fashion Weekend magazine - “Africa’s Finest” - intricately woven hairstyles take centre stage. . In each spread, a reveal of twists, rows and delicate plaits are beautifully presented through portraiture. Each interpretation of these classic styles is exaggerated to evoke nostalgic feelings of hair culture in parts of Africa. In revisiting these striking looks homage is paid to Afro hairstyling, dispelling the notion that pressed tresses are the vogue that suits us best. Credits Photography | Prince Meyson Hair | Samuel Amaziah Beauty | Kemi Awoyemi Models | @Ifeoma_Nwobu, Tomi Ayanleke Earrings | @Shekudo

/Patewo / Meaning “Clap Your Hands”, plaits start from two different points, one from the forehead and one from the back, to meet at the centre of the head. . In this new editorial by Onyeka Nwobu (@onyeka.nwobu) for the 2nd Volume of GTB (@gtbank)’s Fashion Weekend magazine - “Africa’s Finest” - intricately woven hairstyles take centre stage. . In each spread, a reveal of twists, rows and delicate plaits are beautifully presented through portraiture. Each interpretation of these classic styles is exaggerated to evoke nostalgic feelings of hair culture in parts of Africa. In revisiting these striking looks homage is paid to Afro hairstyling, dispelling the notion that pressed tresses are the vogue that suits us best. Credits Photography | Prince Meyson Hair | Samuel Amaziah Beauty | Kemi Awoyemi Models | @Ifeoma_Nwobu, Tomi Ayanleke Earrings | @Shekudo

/Heavenly King / A fine combination of a base in the front, a patewo in the middle and a kolose (downward cornrows ) at the back. . In this new editorial by Onyeka Nwobu (@onyeka.nwobu) for the 2nd Volume of GTB (@gtbank)’s Fashion Weekend magazine - “Africa’s Finest” - intricately woven hairstyles take centre stage. . In each spread, a reveal of twists, rows and delicate plaits are beautifully presented through portraiture. Each interpretation of these classic styles is exaggerated to evoke nostalgic feelings of hair culture in parts of Africa. In revisiting these striking looks homage is paid to Afro hairstyling, dispelling the notion that pressed tresses are the vogue that suits us best. Credits Photography | Prince Meyson Hair | Samuel Amaziah Beauty | Kemi Awoyemi Models | @Ifeoma_Nwobu, Tomi Ayanleke Earrings | @Shekudo

/ IRUN KIKO / A smooth black thread is wrapped around parted hair from the roots to the ends. . In this new editorial by Onyeka Nwobu (@onyeka.nwobu) for the 2nd Volume of GTB (@gtbank)’s Fashion Weekend magazine - “Africa’s Finest” - intricately woven hairstyles take centre stage. . In each spread, a reveal of twists, rows and delicate plaits are beautifully presented through portraiture. Each interpretation of these classic styles is exaggerated to evoke nostalgic feelings of hair culture in parts of Africa. In revisiting these striking looks homage is paid to Afro hairstyling, dispelling the notion that pressed tresses are the vogue that suits us best. Credits Photography | Prince Meyson Hair | Samuel Amaziah Beauty | Kemi Awoyemi Models | @Ifeoma_Nwobu, Tomi Ayanleke Earrings | @Shekudo

An icon. A queen. A legend. There will never be another. RIP Aretha, your soul lives on forever. #RIPAretha . [image description: Aretha Franklin in 1973]

Faat Kiné, 2001, Ousmane Sembene. #womensmonth

A visionary, a force, a light, a fighter, a leader, an icon, a legend. Because of you, we are. Nonzamo Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, you live on forever. #RIPMamaWinnie

Day three of @lagosfashionweekofficial AW18 presentations featuring @sunnyroseonline, @emmykasbit and @onalajaofficial. Photos by @ivwri. . #lfwng #lagosfashionweek

New norms at @maxivive’s AW18 presentation at @lagosfashionweekofficial. Photos by @ivwri. . #lfwng #lagosfashionweek

Bold stripes at @kennethize’s AW18 presentation at @lagosfashionweekofficial. Photos by @ivwri. . #lfwng #lagosfashionweek

@orangecultureng at @lagosfashionweekofficial AW18 presentations. Photos by @prince__noble. . #lfwng #lagosfashionweek