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My First Afrotech Experience: Intuit and AI
Joyce Miranda Joyce Miranda

My First Afrotech Experience: Intuit and AI

My first Afrotech experience was truly eye-opening! Although I could only attend one panel due to my focus on securing an internship (certain goals require being in certain places), the insights I gained from this panel were invaluable. As an AI and Robotics student, it’s crucial for me to become a subject matter expert in all areas of AI, and Intuit's session on Transformation from Product to Platform in the Age of AI provided powerful lessons.

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N3XT Up: Des Pierrot 
Kalkidane Negewo Kalkidane Negewo

N3XT Up: Des Pierrot 

LA based brand Des Pierrot showcased their SS25 collection during 2024 Mens F/W NYFW in the heart of Chinatown. Known for their distressed clothing with colorful stitching & embroidery, Des Pierrot took this collection a step further by incorporating reconstructed daily wear that builds personality on to a simple button up or a slouchy cardigan.

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HEIS (Who He Thinks He Is). 
Natasha Nwobu Natasha Nwobu

HEIS (Who He Thinks He Is). 

At a fresh 24 years of age, Divine Ikubor (known mononymously as Rema) has reached peerless heights of global superstardom, with fans from Mallorca to the Taj Mahal. Despite his record-breaking global success, Rema uses HEIS to defy all expectations, leaning into his Edo heritage and popping his shit the entire time.

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I See Both Sides, Like Chanel
Kalkidane Negewo Kalkidane Negewo

I See Both Sides, Like Chanel

From Pharrell’s appointment at Louis Vuitton, Alessandro Michele leaving Gucci to replace Pierpaolo Piccioli at Valentino, Sarah Burton leaving her legacy at Alexander McQueen, or Dries Van Noten leaving his eponymous brand, the faces of fashion are rapidly evolving. So, when the fashion world was informed of the departure of Chanel’s artistic director, Virginie Viard, the abrupt, yet inevitable, change hit the airwaves immediately.

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4 Reasons Why ‘Bridgerton’ Season 3 Was The Most Relatable Season
Timi Awoyinka Timi Awoyinka

4 Reasons Why ‘Bridgerton’ Season 3 Was The Most Relatable Season

Leave it to Shonda Rhimes and the Bridgerton team to leave us on the edge of our seats wanting more from a season. Bridgerton Season Three Part One was released on May 16 and in this season we get to see the love story between Lady Whistledown (Penelope Featherington) and Colin Bridgerton.

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The Year I Turned 21
Ire Olagbami Ire Olagbami

The Year I Turned 21

In a moment when Afrobeats is going through a very public identity crisis (many of its overwhelmingly male stars are rejecting the genre for a multitude of reasons, some valid, some not), Ayra Starr is doubling down as a proud and worthy ambassador of the genre with the release of her sophomore album, The Year I Turned 21.

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Global Glamour: A Roundup of a24, Fashion Month's Finest Shows in New York, Paris, Milan, and London
Kalkidane Negewo Kalkidane Negewo

Global Glamour: A Roundup of a24, Fashion Month's Finest Shows in New York, Paris, Milan, and London

Out with the old, in with the new. This past February, we got a look at the latest’s AW24 womenswear fashion circuit. From classic brands expanding on their signature looks, to new designers reimagining the future of classic houses, to everything in-between. From impressive shows, brands, & designs from New York, London, Milan, & Paris that stood out against the crowd through their use of storytelling, design techniques, & evoking thought in the viewer.

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Everything That Was Wrong With Mea culpa
Timi Awoyinka Timi Awoyinka

Everything That Was Wrong With Mea culpa

Tyler Perry movies are like those older family members that come off cute but can be a little ignorant but you just engage with for a bit of peace and entertainment. We all know before watching his movies what we’re going to be in for but we watch anyway for the plot. This time, the plot included Kelly Rowland and Trevante Rhodes which seems like a great pair for virality yet ended up being for the wrong reasons.

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Edward Enninful’s Last Hoorah
Kalkidane Negewo Kalkidane Negewo

Edward Enninful’s Last Hoorah

With Edward Enninful’s final cover of British Vogue releasing this month, it's only right to look at the impact he has made on the historic publication and the fashion industry.

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Jessani And Omah Lay Versus The World 
Timi Awoyinka Timi Awoyinka

Jessani And Omah Lay Versus The World 

A week ago, we witnessed a woman named Jessani rush with excitement on stage to dance with Omah Lay at his concert in London. From the video, we can see she’s so excited to dance with him that all regard for the man she came with is suddenly non-existent.

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All You Need To Know About The Ongoing YSL Case
Karen Faso, J.D. Karen Faso, J.D.

All You Need To Know About The Ongoing YSL Case

I’m sure by now we’ve all seen clips of Young Thug in court, especially the one where we can see his song, “Lifestyle” being played. While there’s been some sensationalism around this trial, it’s important to stay informed about a trial like this as it may set a precedent with the relationship between lyrical expression and the law. For black people in America that is.

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I Just Got Back: A Detty December Social Guide
Timi Awoyinka Timi Awoyinka

I Just Got Back: A Detty December Social Guide

It’s that time of the year where the night is just a concept and your liver is full of alcohol. Detty December is here again! If you’re going to Lagos this December, the flight tickets aren't the only thing you should plan for.

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Love is Blind and The Nigerian Demon are a match made in heaven
Timi Awoyinka Timi Awoyinka

Love is Blind and The Nigerian Demon are a match made in heaven

The Love Is Blind Season 5 finale just aired on Netflix and rather than clear a lot of things up, it left me questioning things even more. Is Lydia lying about following Uche to the show? Is Uche truly a colorist? Are Milton and Lydia really in a happy marriage? I guess we will never know.

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