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Ayra Starr’s All-White Look Defined Her Night on Stage in Cotonou

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9 months ago

31 December 2025

Ene Unazi

Ayra Starr’s recent appearance in Cotonou opened with clear purpose. She stepped on stage in an all-white outfit that reflected the venue lighting, establishing a confident mood from the first song. Fans in the audience responded immediately, singing along to several of her tracks and recording short clips throughout the performance.

The show, held at a packed open-air concert venue, attracted an audience familiar with her catalogue. During chorus sections of her popular songs, audience members clapped and moved in rhythm, while some recorded the moment on their phones. Ayra adjusted her delivery to the crowd, pausing briefly in some songs to allow audience participation before continuing.

Ayra Starr – Instagram

Her movements on stage were deliberate. She stepped forward during vocal peaks and stepped back during instrumental breaks. Short acknowledgements and gestures toward the crowd occurred at intervals, keeping the audience engaged throughout the performance.

The styling complemented the performance. Ayra’s all-white outfit featured a lightweight blouse with long sleeves and a plunging neckline, paired with a tailored mini skirt with pleats and an asymmetric peplum. Under the venue lights, the outfit remained clearly visible and striking.

Ayra Starr – Instagram

She kept the accessories simple, pairing the outfit with white pointed heels and a small white bow in her hair as a subtle finishing touch. The attire allowed her to move freely across the stage, and photos and videos captured by fans confirmed that the outfit recorded well from multiple angles.

Following the performance, short clips circulated on social media, with fans highlighting both her vocal delivery and outfit. In a subsequent post, Ayra shared a brief message thanking Cotonou, accompanied by Benin flags, emphasizing the connection with her audience without extra commentary.

The audience turnout, online engagement, and visible participation during the performance reflect the reception she received in Cotonou. Observers noted that her delivery was steady, and fans maintained attention throughout the set.

Ayra Starr – Instagram

As Ayra Starr continues to perform across different African cities, her shows in Cotonou demonstrate a consistent approach: clear staging, recognizable setlist, and audience-focused performance. The combination of her attire, measured movements, and crowd interactions contributed to a night that was both engaging and well-documented by attendees.

In Cotonou, the performance showed that Ayra Starr’s presence on stage is strengthened by audience participation and carefully considered styling, creating a concert experience that was engaging and memorable.

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Ebuka Obi-Uchendu Has Been on a Fashion Streak This BBNaija Season

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6 days ago

10 September 2026

Laju Odogwu

Photo: Instagram/@ebuka

Each Sunday this BBNaija season 11, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu comes out in something new. No repeats so far.

He has moved between sharp Western suits and full traditional wear all season. One week its a tailored double-breasted jacket with a two-tone gradient finish, the next its a flowing agbada with embroidery running down the sleeves.

Photo: Instagram/@ebuka

The details are worth highlighting too. There’s a graphic maize motif stitched into a sky-blue suit, silver lattice sequin work on a black wrapper, and geometric patterns worked into denim fabric on an agbada. Several Nigerian designers have dressed him this season, including Mai Atafo, Deji & Kola, Ugo and Lisa Folawiyo.

He has also added extras to a few of the looks: a crystal-handled horsetail whip, layers of coral neck beads, sunglasses and a Louis Vuitton duffel bag.

Photo: Instagram/@ebuka

He opened the season on July 26, 2026, in a charcoal-to-off-white ombré double-breasted suit by Mai Atafo. The colour fading from dark at the shoulders to almost white by the ankle. He finished with a large black lapel bow and patent shoes

Photo: Instagram/@ebuka

On August 9, 2026, he appeared on BBNaija in another look by Mai Atafo, this time in a black-and-white outfit built from a cropped boxy jacket, wide-legged trousers, and a tie trimmed with pearls, and accessorized with a Louis Vuitton Keepall bag.

Photo: Instagram/@ebuka

Most recently, on September 6, 2026, he hosted the eviction show in a forest-green two-piece suit by Deji & Kola, worn under a windowpane trench coat lined in a floral print. He paired it with brown shades and matching leather shoes.

Season 11 still has weeks to go, and if Ebuka’s run so far is anything to go by, there are plenty more looks to come.

More pictures below.

Photo: Instagram/@ebuka

Photo: Instagram/@ebuka

Photo: Instagram/@ebuka

Photo: Instagram/@ebuka

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Sharon Ooja Proves Leopard Print Is Still In Style

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1 week ago

8 September 2026

Laju Odogwu

Photo: Instagram/@Sharonooja

Sharon Ooja attended the Lagos premiere of “19” in a sheer, ruffled leopard print gown. She captioned the post, “Giving leopard vibes.”

She wore a floor-length sheer leopard print dress with a high cutout at the front and ruffled layers falling all the way down to the floor. She used minimal accessories light: a pair of small hoop earrings and thin gold bangles on one wrist, plus a small black quilted clutch.

Photo: Instagram/@Sharonooja

Her hair, styled by Adefunke, was pulled back into a low bun and wrapped in a matching leopard print headscarf. Sharon’s makeup was done by Annabel’s Glam in warm tones, with nude, glossy lips. She completed the look with black strappy heels laced up to her calf.

In her caption, Sharon explained why the night was important to her. She was there to support her best friend, Bisola Aiyeola, who stars in “19,” a crime drama written and directed by Tola Odunsi and distributed by Nile Entertainment. Sharon said she was proud of her and congratulated Tola Odunsi for bringing the story to the screen. “19” opens in cinemas nationwide this Friday, September 11.

Photo: Instagram/@Sharonooja

Sharon also used the post to remind her followers that “Ordinary People,” the Netflix series she stars in alongside Ramsey Nouah, Adunni Ade, Chidi Mokeme, and Michelle Dede, is still streaming after its September 4 premiere.

She brought the same attention to detail to the “Ordinary People” premiere, where she wore a cream and white striped corset dress with a peplum waist and a bow tied above the hip.

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Our Favourite Looks at ‘The Wedding Story’ Premiere

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2 weeks ago

3 September 2026

Laju Odogwu

Photo: Instagram

On September 2, 2026, Kava TV held the premiere of its first original film, “A Mama Deola Wedding Story.” The night’s theme was “White Wedding Couture,” and guests showed up in structured gowns, beaded corsets, and tailored suits built around the theme. Here’s a list of our favourite looks of the night.

Photo: Instagram/@Osasighodaro

Osas Ighodaro arrived in a nude corset gown by Veekee James, designed with a sheer, crystal-covered bodice and a full lace train with floral appliqué. She paired it with a tight low bun and diamond drop earrings.

Photo: Instagram/@Folagadebanks

Folagade Banks, the creator of the film, who plays Mama Deola, wore a navy suit with silver embroidery running from the collar to the cuffs, paired with a white shirt, black tie, and dark sunglasses.

Photo: Instagram/@Hildabaci

Hilda Baci wore a white one-shoulder gown that wrapped and pleated around her body, paired with sheer beaded gloves and silver crystal-embellished heels. Her hair was styled in soft curls, piled high.

More images below.