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A Fresh Start: Tems Breaks the Internet With Bold Bikini Looks

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Sometimes, it takes just one photo to shift the entire mood online, and Tems did that. To celebrate her 30th birthday in Marbella, Spain, the Nigerian singer and global superstar dropped a photo series that instantly took over the timeline. No long caption, no over-explaining. Just three bold bikini looks and a powerful message: “A fresh start.” It wasn’t just about the outfits, it was a moment. A reset. A woman stepping fully into her next era, on her terms.

Temilade Openiyi, famously known as Tems, has always had a quiet, commanding presence. From her Grammy win to that unforgettable hook on Wizkid’s Essence, her artistry speaks volumes without needing noise. Known for her laid-back and oversized style, fans weren’t ready when she flipped the script and honestly, we’re still recovering. Let’s break down the looks that had timelines shaking…

Blue stars and Bold Beginnings

In the first look that sent fans into a frenzy, Tems appeared in a light blue bikini adorned with delicate star patterns, featuring a triangle top and matching bottoms. A silver chain detail wrapped around her waist, adding an unexpected edge to the soft, dreamy color. Her braids flowed naturally, and the lush, green backdrop only made her presence more commanding. The look was playful yet powerful—a visual declaration that Tems is stepping into her next chapter with full confidence.

White Waves

Next came the crisp, white bikini—simple in cut but rich in energy. With side-tie details and minimal accessories, she leaned into effortless elegance. Her long, wavy hair cascaded down her shoulders as she stood on a boat, holding sunglasses, surrounded by shimmering water. The entire moment felt like freedom—sunlight, sea breeze, and a woman completely at ease in her body. It was clean. Classic. Unbothered. And it gave soft luxury at its finest.

Pink Power

And that’s not all. The final look was all feminine power. A light pink bikini with floral embellishments added softness to the bold confidence she wore like second skin. Side-tie bottoms, a simple watch, and a quiet waterside setting made the moment feel serene. These weren’t just bikini photos. They were visual affirmations, a woman evolving, embracing her body, her beauty, and her story. And fans knew it too. The comments rolled in:“Now THIS is how to start a new decade.”

Tems reminded us that a fresh start isn’t always about changing who you are, it’s about finally showing all that you are. Unfiltered. Unapologetic. Unshaken.

So now the real question is: What does your fresh start look like? Which look was your favorite, and which one made you pause and say, “Wow, this is a new Tems”? Drop your thoughts in the comments, let’s discuss.

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The Best-Dressed Stars of September 2026

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Photo: Instagram

From a wedding in hot pink to a film premiere in turquoise, Nigerian stars gave us plenty to look at in September. Some chose bright colours, while others kept to cream and black, and two wore polka dots. Here are the looks we kept coming back to.

Ini Edo

Photo: Instagram/@iniedo

Ini wore a black blazer suit from Her Luxury to an event she hosted. The suit featured pearls across the shoulders and along the hem, and the trousers are wide-leg. She carried a small beaded bucket bag, and Henrys Klue styled her.

Chioma Good Hair

Photo: Instagram/@chiomagoodhair

Chioma attended the wedding of Kiky Festus and Akinfaminu in a hot pink one-shoulder gown from Julyet Peters with an oversized bow at the hips and a long train. A looped pink headpiece sat on her hair, and she finished with ankle-strap heels in the same shade.

Toke Makinwa

Photo: Instagram/@tokemakinwa

Toke wore a white blazer dress from Julyet Peters covered in black dots, with sheer black tights underneath. She wore two-tone slingbacks, and Dahmola styled her.

Frances Theodore

Photo: Instagram/@francestgeodore

Frances posted this look with the caption “Grown & sexy.” She wore a cream strapless top with feather detailing and a matching satin mini skirt by Everyday by Andra. She accessorized with a gold clutch and strappy heels covered in crystals.

Bimbo Ademoye

Photo: Instagram/@bimboademoye

Bimbo posed on a paved street in a blue striped crop top and baggy distressed denim shorts. She wore tan lace-up boots with white socks and carried a plush black bag. Her outfit was from Adunni’s Closets.

Veekee James

Photo: Instagram/@veekeejames

Veekee wore a royal blue dress by Prudent Gabriel, with sheer sleeves and layers of ruffles down the skirt. She carried a clear silver clutch and wore orange-red heels.

Omowunmi Dada

Photo: Instagram/@omowunmidada

Omowunmi attended the Black Market premiere in Lagos on September 26, 2026. She wore a turquoise crop top by House of Maysam, with black triangle patches and raised shoulders. She paired it with barrel-leg trousers and carried a croc-print YSL clutch. Rex Kingsley styled her.

Yvonne Godswill

Photo: Instagram/@yvonne.godswill

Yvonne wore a black tank top with a red emblem from Kai Collective and paired it with wide-leg trousers with a printed scarf tied at the waist.

She accessorized with a black cap, chunky bangles, stud earrings, a red tote bag and pointed shoes in the same colour.

Tems

Photo: Instagram/@temsbaby

At a Burberry event, Tems wore a long cream fur coat from the brand over a fitted black top and loose cargo trousers. The coat had a wide collar, and the cream coat stood out against the all-black outfit. She added a silver necklace, sunglasses and deep plum lipstick.

Chineye Nnebe

Photo: Instagram/@chinenyennebe

Chineye wore a polka-dot blazer and skirt set by Timi Tom in London, with black lace tights underneath. Her pointed heels and small bag were bright yellow.

Mercy Eke

Photo: Instagram/@officialmercyeke

For her birthday shoot, Mercy wore a bronze satin gown by The Ave Brand. It featured a beaded halter top, a corset waist and a long train. Flora Shaw styled her.

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Omowunmi Dada Adds an Edgy Touch to Turquoise and Black at the ‘Black Market’ Premiere

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Photo: Instagram/@omowunmidada

Omowunmi Dada attended the Black Market premiere in Lagos on September 26, 2026, in a turquoise and black outfit. The screening was held at Tafawa Balewa Square, where more than 51,000 people gathered and set a new Guinness World Record for the largest attendance at a film screening in a single location.

Omowunmi acts in the film, where she plays Adesua, and she is also one of its executive producers. The record-setting premiere took place at the same ground where Nigeria declared independence in 1960.

Photo: Instagram/@omowunmidada

She wore a turquoise cropped top with a square neckline and long sleeves. The top featured raised, puffed shoulders and the sleeves narrowed down to the wrists. Black triangle-shaped patches were stitched across the chest, shoulders and sleeves, each one edged with small beads. The top was made by House of Maysam.

She paired it with high-waisted black trousers that were wide through the hips and tapered towards the ankles. She completed the look with black pointed-toe pumps.

She accessorized with a black crocodile-embossed YSL envelope clutch featuring a gold logo, tinted sunglasses, gold hoop earrings, a thin chain, a wristwatch and rings. She wore her honey-blonde bob in a side-swept style by Mariegold.

Photo: Instagram/@omowunmidada

Creative director and stylist Kingsley Okoye Rex put the look together she captioned the Instagram post “Let’s go break record Nigeria.”

Black Market is a crime drama directed by Fatimah Binta Gimsay and shot in Abeokuta. It follows five market women who run a cross-border smuggling business during a fuel scarcity. Their lives change when one of their daughters is kidnapped and they have to risk everything to get her back. The film was produced by Rixel Studios in collaboration with FilmOne Studios and Signet Ring Studios, and Nora Awolowo is one of its producers. Omowunmi stars alongside Linda Ejiofor-Suleiman, Scarlet Gomez, Teniola Aladese, Susan Pwajok and Lateef Adedimeji.

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Sharon Ooja Proves She’s Anything But ‘Ordinary’ During Her Latest Media Round

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Photo: Instagram/@sharonooja

Sharon Ooja was at TVC Communications to talk about “Ordinary People”, the new Netflix series that premiered on September 4. For the visit, she wore a short red dress with velvet patches.

The dress was from loveladybiba. It came with a zip-down at the front, a fitted waist and a flared shape over the hips, the dress stopped above her knees. Dark red velvet patches covered the shoulders and the hem, while the rest of the dress remained plain red.

She accessorized with a small red quilted handbag with gold hardware and wore glossy red peep-toe heels. Her jewellery was simple, just gold earrings and a few rings.

Photo: Instagram/@sharonooja

Her hair was done by Solange Hair Stores in loose waves that fell past her shoulders. Her makeup, by annabelsglam, had warm tones on the eyes and a soft lip colour.

“Ordinary People” is an eight-episode series directed by Moses Inwang. It follows a criminal on the run and his wife, who pose as bakers in Mirage Estate, a gated community where their neighbours are undercover agents. Sharon stars alongside Ramsey Nouah, Chidi Mokeme, Adunni Ade, Uche Montana and Jackie Appiah. On Instagram, she said the cast enjoyed a warm welcome, interviews and radio sessions at TVC, and she thanked fans for the love so far. The series is still showing on Netflix and Nollyflix.

Photo: Instagram/@sharonooja

A few days ago, she arrived at Channels TV in a khaki crop suit by Bfyne. The blazer had fringe on one shoulder, and the high-waisted wide-leg trousers matched it. She wore black pointed heels, carried a black quilted handbag and added large gold earrings, with her hair in loose crimped waves. The suit was a calmer colour than the red she wore to TVC.

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