Sex-for-airplay: Floxy speaks on quitting music, why fewer ladies last in industry

Singer Chinwendu Florence Izuchukwu popularly known as Floxy has said that sexual harassment is the reason fewer ladies are doing music in Nigeria. She recalled being asked for sex each time she took her song to a radio station, adding…

emPawa Africa hosts Fireside Chat for artists in Lagos

emPawa Publishing successfully hosted its highly anticipated debut Fireside Chat event in Lagos with a call for enabling ecosystem for upcoming artists. Writers and creatives to thrivee in the country. The Fireside Chat was led by Ayomide Adeware, Head of…

Campus With A Conscience hosts a week-long UN festival

Innovation, inspiration, dedication and entertainment were just some of the key factors that brought a city together in a united effort to drive interest and action toward the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In a wonderful display of…

ARCON warns against provocative, offensive adverts

The Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) has warned media owners and advertising agencies against the use of provocative, offensive and non-vetted adverts. The Director-General, ARCON, Dr Olalekan Fadolapo, gave the warning in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos. Fadolapo…

NSSF launches ‘Righting our Story’ Literary Contest

By Fabian Ekeruche The Nigeria Solidarity Support Fund (NSSF) says it has launched a national Literary contest in pursuance of its mission to transform healthcare outcomes in Nigeria. This is contained in a statement signed by NSSF’s General Manager, Dr.…

Campus With A Conscience hosts week long SDG festival

Innovation, inspiration, dedication and entertainment were just some of the key factors that brought a city together in a united effort to drive interest and action toward the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In a wonderful display of…

Gucci’s CEO on going green

Fashion is one of the most visible industries on our planet. What we wear marks who we are. The novelty has come with a price. Today, the fashion industry accounts for 10 per cent of the planet’s carbon emissions and is…

A fund for African Fashion

Roberta Annan, a Ghanaian businesswoman, launched the African Fashion Fund in 2011 to improve access to finance and infrastructure for artisans and creatives from across the continent. She insists that sustainability cannot be limited to only the materials used in…

Saitex founder Sanjeev Bahl on leading innovation in sustainability

“The current situation can be an opportunity for us to redefine sustainability” When it comes to sustainable fashion, Vietnam-based denim brand, Saitex, leads the way. The brand is spearheaded by its founder and CEO, Sanjeev Bahl. Saitex counts Everlane, Madewell…

Environment Africa Magazine

© Environment Africa Magazine 2020. All Rights Reserved