Ini Edo stepped out on April 13, 2026 to celebrate the 80th birthday of Senator Florence Ita Giwa, popularly known as Mama Bakassi, and she brought a look worth having a conversation about.

The Nollywood actress shared photos from the occasion on her Instagram with a heartfelt message for the celebrant. “How I stepped out to celebrate a Mother, Therealitagiwa, a real matriarch at 80. She’s an embodiment of grace and a true fashionista. Here is to celebrating more years in glamour and good health. Thank you for always being there for me. Making me the Queen of the Calabar Carnival at such an early age was definitely a boost for my personality. I love you today and always Mummy. Happiest 80th birthday to MAMA BAkassi”.

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Ini wore a custom-made creation by Trish O. Couture. The top is a structured corset peplum featuring a black base with an intricate red and silver grid pattern. She paired the top with black velvet harem-style balloon trousers, which were fitted at the ankle to create a big, avant-garde shape.

Her hair was styled in a long, boho braids with tight curls cascading down her back. Her makeup done by Bernads Magic featured bold, defined eyebrows, smokey eye with neutral tones, and a reddish-brown lip. Her skin had a radiant, glowing finish. For accessories, Ini carried a silver rhinestone-embellished mini bucket bag with a circular ring handle. Her jewellery were minimal yet sophisticated, consisting of a simple gold pendant necklace and silver bracelets. She styled the look with rose-gold transparent stiletto sandals featuring clear PVC straps.

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This isn’t Ini Edo’s first major look this year. She did something similar at the Miss Nigeria and Beauty Fashion Fare. But this birthday outing had a warmth to it that made it different.

Tiwa Savage is not slowing down. The Queen of Afrobeats recently hit 800 million streams on Spotify and launched her own music foundation to support and mentor the next generation of African artists. That extends to her music is the same one she brings to her fashion choices. Her style has leaned into bolder styling over the years, and her latest look which she shared on Instagram on April 9, 2026, with the caption “She doesn’t step out, but when she does it’s a moment”.

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Tiwa wore an avant-garde black floor-length gown that had a high neckline and long sleeves, creating a covered upper half that contrasts sharply to the lower half. Over the dress she layered it with a bolero jacket with hundreds of layers of 3D florals. In addition the dress had a thigh-high slit that gave it a modern touch.

For accessories, Tiwa chose gold statement pieces including two wide gold cuffs on her wrists, rings on her fingers, and gold drop earrings. She styled the look with a micro Fendi Baguette bag in gold. Her shoes were black pointed-toe heels with gold tips. Tiwa’s hair was styled in her signature pixie curls and her makeup included warm tones and a nude lip.

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This is not her first major appearance this year. Back in March, she walked the MOBO Awards red carpet in a structured off-the-shoulder gown covered in 3D silver metallic tiles. This one is the complete opposite, all black, clean lines, a thigh-high slit, and gold accessories were precisely selected. Both look had one thing in common, they were both tightly constructed.

Priscilla attended Chioma’s Closet Trunk Show Pop-Up on Easter Monday, April 6, 2026, and she shared her outfit for the day on Instagram. The exclusive fashion event was hosted by Chioma Ikokwu in Victoria Island, Lagos, brought together the city’s top influencers and IT Girls to shop pre-loved luxury pieces and African designer brands.

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Priscilla arrived in a deep mahogany mesh-paneled corset top that had defined underwired cups and visible vertical boning, creating a tight shape. She paired the corset with an asymmetrical plaid-skirt which had a mix of brown and cream gingham, layered to create a handkerchief hemline. The draped multi-tonal fabric added movement, while the sleeves tied at the front of the waist added a 90s grunge element.

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She paired it with a creamy white miniature shoulder bag from her brand Priscy’s Luxe. For jewellery, she wore a delicate gold pendant necklace and sliver and gold bangles that added a metallic accent to her outfit. For footwear, she wore chocolate-brown strappy sandals. Pricilla’s makeup was done by Glambyomoye Studio, which included warm smoky eyeshadow, arched brows, peach blush to complement the warm tones, and a 90s-style nude lip. Her hair was worn in blonde waves that fell over her shoulders and framed her face.

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It is a completely different direction from the white off-the-shoulder corseted gown she wore to “The Return Of Arinzo” premiere just days earlier, and that contrast says allot about her personal style. She can go from sculptural bridal white to warm brown grunge, and both times, the looks felt well thought through.