When I learned that Joel Kachi Benson won the 2025 Emmy for Outstanding Arts and Culture Documentary, it made me very proud to be Nigerian. It got me wondering what inspires his stories. Benson used to produce various kinds of content, including weddings and music videos, until one day he got an opportunity to create a series of short documentaries featuring inspiring people. The stories were those of grass-to-grace, and he found them very inspiring, which marked the beginning of his journey into factual filmmaking. You might wonder what impact winning an Emmy award has on his work. Quite simply put, it opens doors to certain conversations with certain people.

There’s a lot more to Benson’s story, but I’ll let you read all about him on pages 8 to 10 of this issue.

Denim skirts have been around for decades, and they never go out of style. Regardless of the look and feel you are going for, the versatility of a denim skirt makes it work for almost any occasion. Our fashion pages showcase various styling ideas for a denim skirt, helping you look effortlessly chic every time. See pages 4 and 5 for this.

In the world of beauty, when it comes to skincare, some ingredients do all the work; squalane is one of them. This miracle ingredient is gentle on the skin and locks in moisture, leaving the skin soft and smooth. Read more about squalane on page 12.

This week, our movie choice for review is Fantastic Four: First Steps. From the review, it seems like an interesting one, so I’m looking forward to seeing it. Are you?

Until next week, enjoy your read.