April 18, 2025 17th-century Epitaphios, Nizhny Novgorod State Art Museum, Russia. Wikipedia On Holy Thursday evening, during the service of Matins for Holy Friday, one of the Church’s most beloved and moving hymns, the 15th Antiphon, is chanted: Today is suspended on a tree He Who suspended the earth upon the waters.The King of…
April 18, 2025 patriarchia.ru Three Local Churches—Russian, Romanian, and Bulgarian—consecrated Chrism this year—one of the main signs autocephaly. The Churches began the long process of making Chrism on Holy Monday, with the special mixture of oil and various spices being mixed continually for three days while clergy read the Holy Gospel over it. His…
You can never go wrong with a classic bùbá and ìró. And when it’s styled with a well-tied gele and a carefully placed ipele, it’s a look that always stands strong, timeless, bold, and rich with culture. For her second look at Priscilla Ojo and Juma Jux’s traditional wedding celebration, Mercy Aigbe stepped out in…
From humble beginnings to helming one of Africa’s fastest growing fashion brands, Shedrack Hazoume’s 40th birthday is more than a personal milestone, it’s a celebration of vision, grit, and impact. Through TBR Africa, Hazoume is redefining how men dress across more than ten African countries and beyond. In an exclusive interview, Hamzoume opens up about…
Photo Credit: Priscilla Ojo/Instagram If you thought Priscilla Ojo and Juma Jux’s first look for their traditional wedding was a showstopper, wait till you see their second look. The celebration is still in full swing, and the couple has returned in a whole new wave of wow. For their second outfit, Priscilla and Juma are…
Produced globally by The Walk Productions, THE HERDS is a public art and climate project featuring life-size puppet animals fleeing their ecosystems in response to a rapidly changing climate. The Nigerian edition of THE HERDS is happening in Lagos from April 18th to 20th, 2025, with its production led by A Whitespace Creative Arts Foundation (AWCA)….
At a Nigerian or African wedding, guests are expected to bring their best fashion game. There’s no room for slacking when it comes to style. You show up in your aso-ebi (usually provided by the bride’s family), your gele is on point, your makeup is fresh, your jewellery sparkling, and you’re all set to celebrate…
Hey BN Stylistas, guess whose wedding it is today? You guessed right – Priscilla Ojo and Juma Jux! Today, we’re going to see fashion like never before and trust that we’ll being you all the stylish moments that’ll have you awwn-ing and ohh-ing. First, let’s start with these looks from the mother of the bride,…
Agbadas, matching fila caps, coral beads, horsetails, and even walking sticks — the men really did not come to play. Priscilla Ojo’s guys turned up looking like royalty for her big wedding day with Juma Jux, and their outfits were a full-on fashion moment. There’s something so striking about agbadas — the boldness, the craftsmanship,…
Photo Credit: Iyabo Ojo/Instagram A mother’s prayer carries a lot of weight, especially during life-changing moments like a wedding. In Nigerian culture, it’s a special tradition. As a bride gets ready for her big day, it’s not just about the makeup and dress. Her mum is there, not only to fuss over her but to…
