Ify is a Lagos-based multi-media storyteller whose work focuses on the intersectionality between art, music, culture, and fashion.

What does a journey mean to you?
A journey to me means finding new ways of experiencing and appreciating life.

Which country or location most inspires you?
I’m mostly inspired by the water be it in Tarkwa Bay, Lagos or the beaches in Milos, Greece.

Where would you go back to, and why?
I’d definitely go back to Nairobi, Kenya. I found that in my time there, I was mostly at peace and its people sparked newer levels of my creativity.

Top insider tip for Lagos?
If you are looking for places to eat in Lagos, your best bet for consistency will always be the street food vendors.

What journey would you most like to go on?
There are a number of journeys I’d love to venture on. Top of the list will be making the Afro-Brazilian connections in Bahia and Sao Paulo.

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