Each year Ugo Monye‘s Lagos Fashion Week show becomes a cultural phenomenon. In addition to his exceptional designing skills, Ugo’s deep understanding of his people’s culture and storytelling prowess has been recurring high notes for fans across the globe.
His ability to seamlessly weave Nigerian heritage into contemporary fashion leaves enthusiasts eagerly anticipating his showcase. The renowned African luxury designer closed DAY 1 of on-site runway shows at Lagos Fashion Week in iconic style with his “Ife Aso Anyi“ Collection, celebrating African heritage with refined aesthetics.
Ife Aso Anyi, meaning “What We Like”, blends tradition with timeless sophistication as Ugo Monye once again puts men in skirts as was done by his stylish ancestors in the ancient Edo Kingdom.
He also put women in menswear courtesy of a brainstorming session with inventive Nigerian Designer, Sandrah Tubobereni of luxury fashion brand TUBO, who featured on the show alongside Davido, Lai Labode, and other gorgeous models in a dazzling display of premium fashion and celebrity power.
The memorable show began with a masquerade from whom each stunning model collected a piece of luxe Ugo Monye fabric, the same fabrics used in the collection. At the show’s end, the masquerade was revealed to be the mastermind creative director, Ugo after whom the eponymous brand is named.
Better than front-row seats, experience the magic and excitement showcasing Monye’s unique vision firsthand. Hit the button below to watch:
See a snippet from his 2023 show here. Little wonder, Ugo’s masterful storytelling through design has created a devoted following that spans the globe.
<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/laurent-duvernay-taridff-reacts-acts-his-montreal-business-is-damaged-in-a-fire.jpg?id=59772096&width=1200&height=800&coordinates=96%2C0%2C96%2C0"/><br/><br/><p>A fire has caused significant damage to the pastry lab of Pain dans les Voiles, a bakery chain co-owned by former NFL player Laurent Duvernay-Tardif. The incident, which occurred on March 30, has disrupted operations at the facility that produces croissants for all the bakery's locations.</p><p>In an <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DH2TkNeMsFs/" target="_blank">Instagram video</a> shared on March 31, Duvernay-Tardif updated the public, saying, "Today's not a very joyful day for Pain dans les Voiles." He reassured customers that no one was injured in the fire, adding, "That's the good news. It’s still a difficult situation for the team, but we'll adapt and find solutions."</p><p> The Mont-Saint-Hilaire native expressed the intention to keep moving forward, saying, "We'll roll up our sleeves and keep working."</p><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/DH2TkNeMsFs/" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>The fire began on Sunday afternoon at the lab located on rue du Creusot in Saint-Léonard. Montreal's fire service (SIM) reported that the fire was fully under control by 9:10 AM on March 31, after four alarms had been triggered during the response.</p><blockquote class="rm-embed twitter-tweet" data-partner="rebelmouse" data-twitter-tweet-id="1906695958106124619">
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<p>Despite the damage, all four Pain dans les Voiles locations remain open. The <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paindanslesvoiles/" target="_blank">bakery assured customers via Instagram</a>, saying, "Our team is here to answer your questions," and confirmed they are continuing normal operations during this challenging time.</p><p>Duvernay-Tardif also expressed his gratitude to the firefighters who battled the blaze, stating, “If it weren't for you, everything would've been lost. Thank you.”</p><p>The 34-year-old shared another video on Monday, detailing some of the property's damage. </p><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/DH4rRzaRHmg/?img_index=4" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>The first Pain dans les Voiles bakery was opened by Duvernay-Tardif’s parents in 2009. The artisanal bakery later expanded with locations in Montreal and Saint-Bruno. Duvernay-Tardif took over the business from his parents in 2021 and, according to <a href="https://www.noovo.info/nouvelle/le-pain-dans-les-voiles-victime-dun-feu-laurent-duvernay-tardif-reagit.html" target="_blank">Noovo Info</a>, is a shareholder in the parent company.</p><p>Before venturing into the bakery business, Duvernay-Tardif was known for his career as an offensive lineman in the NFL. He played for the Kansas City Chiefs and was part of the team that won Super Bowl LIV in 2020. Duvernay-Tardif is also a trained physician, having completed his medical degree at McGill University while playing professional football.</p><p>He retired from the NFL in 2023.</p><p><em>Love this? Check out our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/notices/" target="_blank">MTL Blog noticeboard</a> for details on jobs, benefits, travel info and more!</em></p>
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<h2>A pivotal bill aimed at amending the 1999 Constitution to elevate the educational requirements for candidates aspiring to key political offices in Nigeria has been stepped down at the <a href="https://www.naijanews.com/topic/house-of-reps/">House of Representatives</a>.</h2>
<p>Sponsored by Adewunmi Onanuga, representing the Ikenne/Sagamu/Remo North Federal Constituency of Ogun State, the bill proposed setting a university degree or its equivalent as the minimum educational qualification for governorship, presidential, and other significant elective positions.</p>
<p>During the plenary session on Tuesday, Onanuga led the debate, advocating for the constitutional amendment to ensure that holders of elective offices possess at least a university degree, in contrast to the current provision, which permits candidates with a First School Leaving Certificate to contest for the nation's highest offices.</p>
<p>The bill received backing from several lawmakers, including House Leader Julius Ihonvbere, Babajimi Benson, and Kingsley Chinda, who supported the notion of raising the educational standards for political office aspirants.</p>
<p>However, opposition from certain quarters, including Aliyu Madaki from Kano State and Ahmadu Jaha of the APC, Borno, highlighted a divide among the representatives on the proposed alteration.</p>
<p>Citing the pushback, Onanuga expressed disappointment and opted to step down the bill, signalling her intent to engage in further lobbying with her colleagues to gather more support before reintroducing the bill at a later date.</p>
<p>She said, <em>“It appears some of our colleagues need further lobbying. I will move to step down the bill for now."</em></p>
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