The Nigerian skatewear brand launches its first drop of the year. Five months after the release of their Japanese-made capsule, WAFFLESNCREAM is back with their latest capsule, Jungle Jungle. The safari-themed capsule is inspired by Nigerian hunting festivals as this is currently the season for such. Speaking on the collection’s design choices, WAFFLESNCREAM Creative Director, Jomi Bello, tells B.Side: “We just wanted to celebrate hunting culture in Nigeria and ceremonies tha
With the evident growing market for streetwear in Nigeria, here are some streetwear brands you should get familiar with. Streetwear culture can be traced back to the late 80s and early 90s, where it became popularized by celebrities, mostly hip-hop stars. Over time, we’ve seen this style grow to become more and more culturally relevant. Luxury and high street fashion brands have even tapped into the trend, creating limited-edition collections that are streetwear-inspired. The
Meet Brotherly Skateboards, a Nigerian skateboarding community making an ambitious 36-state journey across the country on their boards. Whether or not you are a believer in faith, it is hard to argue about the existence of providence. This invisible force serves as a connector between people from multiple places. The bonds people share are often fostered on the foundation of shared interests. If your first love was going 20km/hr on a wooden board with four wheels, then you ca
The Nigerian skatewear brand launches its new Japanese-made collection in partnership with Awa'Tori. WAFFLESNCREAM is a necessary force in the local youth urban culture. Firmly planted at the helm of the country’s burgeoning skate subculture, the WAFFLESNCREAM team is committed to championing and aptly documenting Africa’s growing skate scene through any medium possible. Though first established in 2012, the brand only began gaining notable traction in 2017, following the lau