Hingees has teamed up with artist Niyi Okeowo for the fourth HINGEES CREATE collection, and this time they're celebrating Nigerian culture. The duo decided to focus on something close to home—taking the beautiful patterns of traditional Aso Oke fabric and turning them into notebooks that people actually want to use. It's a fun way to keep Nigerian heritage alive while creating something practical for everyday creatives.

Niyi calls his new work "a fun-sized notebook inspired by heritage." He takes inspiration from the rich patterns and textures of Aso Oke cloth to design three beautiful small notebooks. These handy notebooks turn an important part of Nigerian tradition into useful little books that are perfect for writing notes, drawing logos, or just sketching ideas.

Each notebook in this collaborative collection features 72 pages of quality Cream Bond inner paper. Measuring a compact 3.85 x 5.45 inches, these pocket-sized notebooks include a versatile mix of ruled, plain, and dot-grid pages to accommodate various creative needs. The notebooks also include special pages with Aso Oke patterns that invite users to add their own colors. This limited edition set is available for 5,500 naira.

Hingees collaborates with artist Niyi Okeowo to create notebooks inspired by traditional Aso Oke fabric patterns.

Lagos Meet is showcasing talented Nigerian creators and hosting 'playful' meetups and insightful conversations to inspire more excellent work.

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Reimagining Nigerian Aso Oke as Modern Notebooks

Ever feel like stepping back to unplug and recover? Ayomide Ajibode gets it. With his Unplug Posters project, he’s reminding all of us to hit pause, chill, and reconnect with the real world—whatever that is these days.

Whether it’s in the financial, technology, marketing, or advertising sectors, Ayomide has consistently blended strategy, storytelling, and data-driven design to help businesses and organizations make their mark.


A seasoned pro in visual, motion, and product design, Ayomide brings a strategic and thoughtful approach to all his projects. “What really fuels my passion is helping people, businesses, and organizations transform their ideas into tangible realities,” he shares. His expertise spans brand strategy, design systems, and creating functional visual and digital experiences that don’t just look good but also deliver results.

If Ayomide’s work resonates with you—and let’s face it, we all need the reminder to log off now and then—you can explore more of his projects through his online portfolio or connect with him via @designbyayo to collaborate on your next big idea. Whether it’s branding, motion design, or just brainstorming over coffee, Ayomide’s got you covered.

Ayomide Ajibode creates poster designs advocating for offline living, using his expertise in visual and product design.

Unplug Posters

Meet Okunade “GoodMan” Hammed, the founder of Hingees — a lifestyle brand built on the belief that simplicity and intention can elevate everyday life. What began in 2015 as a creative outlet for a young designer with a passion for storytelling and functional design has since evolved into one of Nigeria’s most beloved lifestyle brands.

Through thoughtfully crafted apparel, stationery, and accessories, Hingees speaks to changemakers — the artists, builders, and thinkers shaping the world around them. With a loyal community and collaborations that blend purpose with aesthetic, GoodMan has quietly grown Hingees into a brand that not only sells products, but inspires a way of living.

Back when GoodMan started, if you were a creative in Nigeria—or most of Africa—your options for clothes and gear were pretty rough. Imported fast fashion with zero personality. Loud, flashy knock-offs plastered with logos. Almost nothing that matched the quiet confidence and careful pride of people who love beautiful, useful things.

Hingees changed that. They didn’t just drop products and hope for the best. They actually talked to creative folks, listened, and built real relationships. If there was a conference, a hangout, or a pop-up where artists, writers, and builders were swapping ideas, odds are, Hingees was there too.

Before everyone started talking about the “creator economy,” Hingees was already part of it. And now, a decade in, they haven’t just lasted. They’ve led a movement. From cushy sweatpants to functional hoodies and then, the CREATE journal collections that somehow makes your half-baked ideas feel worth writing down. Even their leather valet trays, iWatch bands and insulated bottles carry that same ethos: simple, functional, beautiful.

While everyone else chased fast fashion and throwaway trends, Hingees doubled down on what matters—durability, intention, and local pride. They never lost sight of their Nigerian roots. They proved minimalism can have warmth, that it can belong here, and that it can inspire.

So, here’s to Hingees. Ten years of showing up and raising the bar. Because of you, Africa’s creatives have more style, better tools, and maybe a little more confidence to keep doing what they do. Happy 10th, and thanks for leading the way.

A look at Hingees, a Nigerian lifestyle brand that has grown into a beloved brand inspiring a way of living.

Celebrating Ten Years Outfitting Creators

Abdulbarr Logunleko, better known as Wall Street, is the talented UK-based designer behind some of the eye-catching visuals for the 2024 Street Souk event. With a passion for photography and design, Wall Street has worked on some of the most dynamic projects in the industry. His latest work for Street Souk 2024 showcases his expertise in branding and merchandise design, solidifying his role as a visionary in the Lagos creative scene.

One standout contribution from last year was designing a hat for "STRET," the official mascot of Street Souk, along with a striking lineup of official event merch created in collaboration with the visionary founder of the Street Souk brand; Iretidayo Zaccheaus known simply as ‘Ireti’.

The project was brought to life with the collective efforts of a powerhouse creative team, including Tunde Popson (@tundepopson) and Sogbamu Timilehin (@realm.of.downing) who worked on the creative direction, as well as contributions from talented illustrators like Sonaike Mosinmisola (@simissj) and Atinuke Jones (@atinukejoness), Atinuke Jones also worked on 3D design along with David Isuwe (@bydavidthedesigner_), and Ogunkanmi Moyin (@moyicii), while Franklin Okoye (@franklyn.okoye) worked on the character design.

UK-based designer Wall Street shaped the visual identity of the 2024 Street Souk event with his branding and merchandise designs.