This November, influential designer Lanre Da Silva Ajayi (LDA) celebrates 20 years of defining fashion and creativity by unveiling her Spring/Summer 2026 (SS26) line, “The Anniversary Collection,” at a grand showcase in Lagos on November 16th.

For two decades, Lanre Da Silva Ajayi has remained a trailblazer in African fashion, celebrated for her timeless elegance and unique ability to blend vintage glamour with bold African identity. Her journey, from her 2005 debut to international features, has been a masterclass in consistency and reinvention.

The high-profile anniversary event will feature celebrities and models gracing the runway, alongside live performances by two surprise musical acts, creating an unforgettable blend of fashion and art. The production will be led by Elizabeth Elohor, Founder of Beth Model Management, whose creative direction ensures a world-class experience.

In line with her passion for mentorship, LDA will also relaunch the Runway Renaissance, supporting three emerging designers who are redefining sustainability and craftsmanship in Africa.
Reflecting on her journey, Lanre Da Silva Ajayi shared: “Fashion has never been just fabric and thread for me. Clothes hold memories, the scent of celebrations, and the pulse of our ambitions. They are silent witnesses to who we are and who we’re becoming.”

The collection features LDA’s signature grandeur, sculptural sleeves, flowing silhouettes, and meticulous
detailing. Traditional adire fabrics meet modern textures like Chantilly lace, brought to life in a rich color
story: emerald green for growth, gold for triumph, and sunlit yellow for joy.
This milestone celebration is proudly supported by the Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture,
Johnnie Walker Blue Label, Bank of Industry, Standard Chartered Bank, Heineken, and Privé Events; 
brands that share in LDA’s vision of creativity, craftsmanship, and cultural excellence.
Two decades later, Lanre Da Silva Ajayi remains not just a designer, but a storyteller shaping how Africa
expresses beauty, confidence, and culture through fashion.

Delta-born rapper Rukky Trigha, returns with a raw and electrifying new single titled “BANDO BOYZ.” The track is a gritty street anthem built from the ground up in the trap house where real hustle, hunger, and survival shape every bar.

With a powerful blend of drill choruses and heavy trap verses, BANDO BOYZ paints a vivid picture of life in the bando, shorthand for an abandoned house where the struggle unfolds: sleepless nights, recording sessions fueled by ambition, cheap meals, and a constant fight to rise above harsh conditions.

“We are the boys who came up from the bando,” Rukky Trigha states. “We couldn’t afford luxury, but now we’re living good drippin’ in Louis V, iced out, because we never stopped grinding.”

Rebellious and unapologetically authentic, Rukky Trigha embodies the voice of a generation striving for more. The release marks a major milestone for the rising star, who uses his music to honor the pain and perseverance that shaped his come-up.

“I made Bando Boyz to remind myself where I came from. The pain, the hunger, the dreams all started in the bando”. - Rukky Trigha

BANDO BOYZ is more than a record, it’s a statement. A soundtrack for real hustlers who understand the code.

Listen HERE.