The drums called…
and the kingdom answered.
Side by side they came —
the King in quiet power,
the Queen in radiant grace,
Royal beads resting gently on skin that tells stories.
Behind them, a shadow that does not sleep —
the guard who sees all, says nothing.
And as they walked,
the night itself held its breath…
for not all royalty wears crowns,
some wear presence.
Makeup by @vicartistry (King, Queen & Bodyguard)
Styled by: @dcstyleconsultant
Creative Direction:
Queen: @oh.ireneee
King: @dcstyleconsultant
Bodyguard: @nelsonrorobi
Royal beads @
Throwback to this beauty moment with @nimiie_ and it still feels so fresh ✨
There’s just something about soft, well-done glam — it always finds its way back 💋
#ThrowbackVibes #SoftGlam #BeautyThatLasts #VicArtistry #GlowUp #timelessmakeup #lekkimua
PART II (south east)
Title: KEDU IHE i GA-EME MAKA ¡HUNANYA
(What can you do for love)
Knowing where you come from changes everything. 🧬 🌎
The primary motivation for this Editorial is to challenge the misconceptions we have inherited about African history. Our ancestors were deliberately dehumanised by those who sought to exploit them, and though time has passed, the effects of that distortion remain. These false narratives have continued to influence global and African media, education, politics, and culture, reinforcing habits of self-neglect and a diminished sense of self-awareness.DC Style consultancy exists to question, correct, and reclaim that history.
CREDITS
Photography/Production coordination: @kellystrophq
Male outfit: @xaviermishqa_ Female outfit : @firstladyng
Royal beads: @beadsbyhayolar
Makeup: @vicartistry
Story: @mr.okeydan
Project Stylist: @dcstyleconsultant
Editorial and Creative Direction: @dcstyleconsultant
Models: @oh.ireneee@nelsonrorobi
Location/ Production management: Igboland (Àlà Ị̀gbò)
Lagos Nigeria 🌎
@guzangs@afropolitainmagazine@bellanaijastyle@bellanaija@culturecustodian@goldmanadele@afriquenoiremagazine@ebiwawa@afrodyssee@dorjafricablog@ogene_igbo
#visualstoryteller#africantradition#ebioba#afropolitain#nigeria
This kind of red doesn’t blow over in a day, it’s an everyday statement.
Muse: @lynette__
Makeup: @vicartistry
Dress: @styledbylayo
Photographed by yours truly
