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Gbubemi Ejeye Showcases Stunning African Hair Artistry

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2 months ago

July 10, 2026

Gbubemi Ejeye natural hairstyle celebrates African hair artistry with a sculptural look that highlights creativity, texture and cultural beauty

Nigerian creative Gbubemi Ejeye showcased an extraordinary natural hairstyle during her birthday photoshoot in July 2026, turning her hair into a striking display of African artistry and creative expression.

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The sculptural look moved beyond conventional styling, presenting natural hair as a form of wearable art shaped through imagination, structure and texture.

The Gbubemi Ejeye natural hairstyle featured oversized rope-like loops rising from the crown and forming dramatic circular shapes, combined with rounded afro puffs that added volume and balance to the overall design.

Rather than relying on accessories or heavy embellishments, the style placed the focus entirely on the natural texture and craftsmanship behind the hairstyle.

Each angle revealed a different detail, with the carefully arranged loops creating a bold silhouette that blended traditional influences with a modern artistic approach.

The rest of the beauty look complemented the hairstyle without competing with it. Soft neutral makeup, defined eyes, glossy nude lips and simple gold earrings created a refined finish that allowed the sculptural hair design to remain the centrepiece.

Set against a rich red backdrop, the hairstyle’s curves, textures and layered forms became even more pronounced, highlighting the creativity involved in transforming natural hair into a statement piece.

Gbubemi’s look also adds to a wider appreciation of African hair creativity, challenging the idea that natural hairstyles are limited to familiar forms such as braids, twists or simple buns.

Through this artistic approach, the birthday photoshoot became more than a fashion moment. It became a celebration of identity, craftsmanship and the versatility of natural hair.

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The striking creation has continued to draw admiration from style enthusiasts who see it as a reminder of the endless possibilities within African hair artistry.

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WAKE UP! Art Exhibition Returns for a Second Act

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2 weeks ago

August 27, 2026

Mariam Balogun

The contemporary art and photography exhibition “Wake Up!” is back again for a second edition.

Curated by Awele Onwordi, Wake Up! 2 exhibition pays homage to the Nigerian youth and burgeoning street culture which many of its contributing artists reference in their works.

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Titled “Young, Wild, Free”, the exhibition celebrates the creativity, resilience, freedom and cultural influence found in Nigerian youth.

Taking aim at societal issues and economic concerns, the exhibit reflects the youth and their refusal to compromise or bow despite all the challenges stacked against them while charting youth culture through art, music, fashion, skateboarding, photography and community.

The exhibition will be held, once again, at the Angel and Muse Gallery at 25 Sumbo Jibowu street off Ribadu Road off Awolowo Road in Ikoyi.

It will open on Saturday 5 September 2026 and will run until 11 September 2026
This second edition which focuses on celebrating, nurturing and exploring artistic practices rooted in youth and street culture will feature works from DENCITY and SUPERGLIDER HOUSE.

Exhibiting artists include Ajilore Kehinde – their work is deeply influenced by Nigerian street culture and works of other artists like Slawn, Peters Ejiro, etc, Chuka Onwordi – graphic designer who embodies themes of death, melancholy and beauty in his works, ZIDYEP – Abuja based creative whose works move between digital and physical spaces through art, graphic design and air brushing , Franklyn Okoye – graphic designer and artist whose works explore themes of identity and hyper-reality, Awele Onwordi – founder & curator of WAKE UP and multidisciplinary artist whose practice spans character art, creative logo design, album covers and more , Oluchi Kogolo – digital illustrator whose work explores street culture, personality and storytelling through a raw and playful visual style and Kozetuo Apeji – multidisciplinary artists who work explores experimental approaches to problem solving through both digital and traditional art forms.

Commenting on the exhibition in her curatorial statement, Awele noted that “despite economic instability, limited opportunities and socio-political challenges, Nigerian youth continue to shape culture through music, fashion, art, skateboarding, raves, photography and community.”

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Continuing and harping on the raison d’etre of the exhibition she said, “Young, Wild and Free exists to celebrate Nigerian youth while also creating a platform that supports and amplifies them.”