Not every creative can daresay that they are a ‘T-shaped creative’ (coined from the T-shaped marketer term used to describe a marketer with a broad understanding of marketing concepts) but Ugonna Ibe can. Not only has she had years of experience curating Nigerian and African art for several galle…
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In conversation with Joakim Noah, Former NBA All-Star and Global Ambassador, Hennessy In The Paint
A thousand and one things go into building a legacy business, and no one understands this better than Hennessy. Their recent unveiling of a basketball court in Lagos in collaboration with former NBA all-star, Joakim Noah, as part of their In The Paint initiative, comes as no surprise. Hennessy la…
In Conversation with Cleo Anderson, Luxury Travel Expert and Founder, The Anderson Media Group
What is it like jetting all over the world, curating incredible travel locations and experiences that excite some of the world’s biggest celebrities and wealthiest personalities? This pretty much sums up Cleo Anderson’s job. Cleo Anderson is busy as always. The founder of The Anderson Media…
In Conversation with Charles de Pontevès, Business Development Director AFME & GTR, Moët & Chandon
Moët & Chandon is a brand rooted in legacy, but one whose strong anchor to tradition has not stopped it from moving with the times. It is no wonder that it remains the number one champagne in the world. Including here in Africa. Currently, the Business Development Director for the region Afri…
In Conversation with South African Artist and World Traveler, Reggie Khumalo.
Prior to my conversation with South African artist, Reggie Khumalo, who is as celebrated for his travels as he is for his art, I had seen his work. I was immediately struck by how profound each of them are, despite a perceived simplicity of appearance at first glance. Reggie is like that. On the …
In Conversation with Globally Renowned Artist, Felipe Pantone
Art world phenomenon Felipe Pantone is constantly on the move. Already a budding rebel when, aged 10, he arrived in Spain from his native Buenos Aires, he moved from streetwise experiments in graffiti to forging his own path at the intersection of vintage typography, optical art and kinetics. His…
In Conversation with Hennessy’s Global Brand Ambassador, Monsieur Fabien Levieux
Global brand ambassadors aren’t essentially sales people but are typically great public speakers with top communication skills and are ready to influence the way people experience a brand. Their work drives brand knowledge and brand intimacy. Catching up with Fabien Levieux during his recen…
In Conversation with Laolu Senbanjo
Brooklyn-based Nigerian-born visual artist, musician and activist Laolu Senbanjo or Laolu NYC as he is also called, blasted into the international art and lifestyle scene like a meteorite in 2016 when his unique art was featured in Beyonce’s highly visual album – Lemonade. It is almo…
Veuve Cliquot’s Bold Conversations Holds in Lagos, Nigeria
A few months into the global lockdowns in 2020, reports began to emerge that working women were getting the shorter end of the stick as the task of taking care of their children’s education and family’s wellbeing fell on them. Slowly, the world is reopening, but the challenges to wome…
ASPIRE Events: Heritage Branding Conversations at Mitsubishi Motors Heritage Week
ASPIRE Luxury Magazine in partnership with Mitsubishi Motors, Japan’s oldest Automotive manufacturer, in celebration of over 100 years in existence, hosted a panel discussion themed Building a Heritage Brand on Wednesday, August 29th and Day 3 of the Heritage Week event at the Mitsubishi Motors S…