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EDITOR’S LETTER:
This week’s edit is shaped by time spent in Lagos, and how that influence continues to surface across cities.
Having lived there, the pace and energy of the city stay with you. With the Nigerian president in London this week on a state visit, that connection feels particularly visible.
The pieces move between Lagos and London, but the thread runs wider — from Nigerian hospitality and West African cooking to South African performance and design.
Taken together, it’s a snapshot of how African culture is being expressed, both locally and globally.
— James
LIVING
A New African Standard - The Delborough:
A new benchmark for luxury in Lagos, defined not by scale but by execution, service and attention to detail. The Delborough hotel reflects a shift in how high-end hospitality is being delivered in the city.
PRODUCT
Objects as Culture: Shobikan
A Lagos-based design brand treating bags as cultural objects rather than accessories — blending traditional materials with sculptural form and global perspective.
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EXPERIENCE
Performance as Environment: House of Sisters Grimm
A London venue combining theatre, wine and visual art, where the performance extends beyond the stage into a wider cultural experience.
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PLACE
Precision and Heat: Akoko
A Michelin-starred London restaurant presenting West African cuisine through a structured tasting format — refined, controlled and confident in its identity.
The Lifestyle Edit is curated by Vitae Wellness — exploring living, place and product through use rather than trend.
Thank you for reading.
From The Reset Series™
This week’s edition focused on the Stress Reset.
Rather than trying to remove stress entirely, the guide explored how it builds, how it affects sleep, energy and concentration, and how balance can be restored through small, consistent changes to daily rhythm.
Read the Stress Reset →
https://vitaewellness.co/guides/stress-reset
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Also this week on the blog
Is hair cloning the cure for baldness?
https://vitaewellness.co/blog/is-hair-cloning-cure-for-baldness
Invasive meningitis: why teenagers and students may be at risk
https://vitaewellness.co/blog/invasive-meningitis-risk-teenagers-students
Berberine: a natural alternative to GLP-1 weight-loss drugs?
https://vitaewellness.co/blog/berberine-natural-alternative-glp1-weight-loss-drugs
Can a daily multivitamin slow ageing?
https://vitaewellness.co/blog/daily-multivitamin-slow-ageing
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