Travelling as a professional offers its own quiet privileges. Evenings when a city reveals itself not in its skyline but at the hush of a dining room. Across Africa, certain tables become more than reservations; they are companions, tied to confidences, rituals, and the rhythms of return. From the vineyards of Cape Town to the medina of Marrakech, these are the dining rooms where memory lingers, and where the night belongs as much to the city as it does to you.

What defines a day at the helm of global music? In this edition of The Otis Edit, an influential talent manager opens a discreet window into his rhythm — from grounding rituals and discipline to the balance and quiet luxuries that steady success in constant motion.

There’s an art to wearing perfume. One that’s felt, not flaunted. The world’s most discerning individuals understand this. From building a fragrance wardrobe to knowing where (and where not) to apply it, we explore the understated codes of scent that separate the truly refined from the merely perfumed. Plus, a curated selection of scents for business, evenings, and leisure — companions that evolve with your rhythm.

Discover Lagos through the lens of Tobi Hamilton — entrepreneur, cultural tastemaker, and founder of THE HOUSE, Lagos. In this edition of the OTISVIP City Guide, she shares her favourite spaces to dine, shop, recharge, and connect, offering a quiet, insider’s guide to the city’s most refined spots.

You’ve seen it happen — boardrooms, investment summits, private circles. African professionals stepping into spaces we once only observed, reshaping global business in real time. But even as the rooms change, the quiet codes still travel with us. The ones never spoken, but always noticed. Discover the quiet rules that carry you — from Lagos boardrooms to London galas.