Celebrity Style
Best Dressed Stars This Week
This week, a number of celebrities shaped the style conversation across events, shoots and red carpet appearances. Their looks became instant reference points, the kind you can’t help but screenshot. Here are the outfits still lingering in our minds.
Nonye Udeogu

Nonye Udeogu: Instagram
Nonye wore a sky blue tailored blazer and matching high-waisted, wide-leg trousers from LDM. The blazer featured a sweeping cape-like shawl that wrapped over one shoulder and fell past her hips. She accessorized the outfit with a silver and gold luxury wrist watch from Shop Bay Ice, hoop earrings and several gold rings. Her hair was styled in a short pixel cut with finger waves along the hairline. Nonye’s makeup was in neutral eyeshadow and a matte nude-brown lip. For footwear, she wore a pointed-toe heels in off-white which provided a sharp contrast to her blue attire.
Chioma Ikokwu

Chioma Ikokwu: Instagram
Chioma Ikokwu attended the birthday celebration of Engr Alakija in a structured, royal blue beaded top with short, sculptural sleeves and a deep sweetheart neckline. The entire bodice was adorned with intricate beadwork and shimmering sequins. Paired with a long, fitted skirt made from a patterned fabric featuring gold and navy blue designs. A sheer royal blue lace fabric draped over one shoulder and drops down into a side train. Chioma styled her outfit with a royal blue pre-tied headwrap from Eminence Mez. The gele was styled with a sculptural fold on one side. Her makeup created by Tolu Felix consisted of warm tones and a glossy, brownish-lip that balanced the bold shade of the dress. For accessories, she went with a bag and jewellery from Pelz Signature which included, a statement crystal choker necklace with matching earrings and bracelets, and a matching royal blue clutch. Her shoes were the iconic Begum Glass Slingbacks by Amina Muaddi, featuring a transparent PVC finish and a signature crystal sunburst brooch on the pointed toe.
Adekunle Gold

Adekunle Gold: Instagram
Adekunle Gold made a red carpet appearance at the launch of The Macallan timeless collection on April 18, 2026, in a double-breasted jacket featuring a relaxed, oversized silhouette with wide peak lapels. The simple vertical stripes added a classic, structured feel. Underneath, he wore a crisp white dress shirt with a wide, exaggerated collar worn open and flared over the suit lapels for a 70s-inspired feel. He paired it with matching wide-leg pinstripe pants which created a fluid, modern shape that contrasted with the structured top. For shoes, he went with black leather dress shoes that had a low platform, ensuring they remained visible beneath the long, flared trousers. His signature accessory for the night was a pair of rectangular black sunglasses that enhanced his “Big fish” persona, a simple gold chain necklace tucked partially into his shirt and a visible statement ring on his finger. Adekunle’s look reflected the evening’s theme of “timeless elegance,” showing the heritage associated with The Macallan’s new collection.
Bam Bam

Bammy Bestowed: Instagram
For her birthday shoot, BamBam wore an ethereal-inspired look styled by Medlin Boss. She wore a custom floor-length, sheer white lace gown with a tan-colored lining. It had a high mandarin-style collar, intricate floral lace detailing throughout, and structured shoulders. The gown also included a daring side cutout and a high thigh-high front slit with long lace sleeves that flared out at the wrists with tiered, ruffled lace cuffs. For footwear, BamBam wore a strappy, high-heeled sandals with sparkling, jewel-encrusted details. For jewellery she chose crystal stud earrings and a gold statement ring. Her hair was styled by Tinus Place and Hair By Bukks in a vintage-inspired side-parted bob with sculpted waves and her makeup by Ruth Thompson featured defined brows and a nude lip.
Ini Edo

Ini Edo: Instagram
Ini Edo attended the private screening of the movie “Michael” in a structured, sharply tailored black blazer with padded shoulders, worn over a dark inner corset. She paired it with high-waisted Nanya barrel pants by the brand FitsbyFabs Africa. These statement trousers were crafted from colorful patterned Aso Oke fabric, featuring deep red and blue tones with fringing along the curved side seams. For her shoes, she wore Classic black pointed-toe stilettos. Her hair was styled in a chin-length bob with a middle part, framing her face under her statement hat. Her makeup included red lipstick that complements the tones of her trousers, paired with defined brows and glowing skin. Ini Edo styled her outfit with a black cowboy-style hat designed with silver fringe along the brim, referencing Michael Jackson’s signature style, with a small textured black leather clutch and large black sunglasses with a simple gold-toned necklace.
Chinenye Nnebe

Chinenye Nnebe: Instagram
Chinenye wore a pale yellow short-suit. The oversized blazer had a sharp, padded shoulders and a single black button. Instead of trousers, she styled it with matching wide-leg bermuda shorts cut just above the knee. By wearing the blazer without a top underneath, she created a deep neckline that draws focus to her jewelry. Her hair was styled in a jet-black, chin-length bob with a straight middle part that framed her face. For accessories, she layered chunky white pearls in varying lengths, filling the open neckline. To offset the tailoring, she paired a yellow LA Dodgers baseball cap. She added white cat-eye sunglasses and a yellow mini-handbag. For her feet, she chose pointed-toe white slingback heels that complemented her pearls and glasses.
Rita Dominic

Rita Dominic: Instagram
Rita Dominic was photographed wearing a pink long-sleeved shirt which had a white checkered pattern. The shirt featured a structured, wide collar and was tucked into the skirt, with the sleeves pushed up to the elbows for a more casual, relaxed look. For bottoms, she wore bubble mini skirt in a contrasting black and white plaid. Her hair was styled in a sophisticated updo with intricate textured curls. Her makeup had well shaped brows, bold winged eyeliner and a glossy lip in pink shade. Rita styled her outfit with a large ornate floral cluster statement earrings and a silver bracelet. For shoes, she chose black pointed-toe heels with gold metallic ankle strap.
Funke Akindele

Funke Akindele: Instagram
Actress Funke Akindele was present at the CerAwards in a floor-length, navy blue halter-neck gown custom-made by Toju Foyeh. The dress featured intricate, linear silver beadwork and sequins arranged in a scalloped, shell-like pattern. She went with minimal accessories, silver statement pieces and a small, silver metallic clutch bag with beaded fringe. Her hair was styled in voluminous updo with face-framing tendril curls. Funke’s makeup by Peace Ibadin included warm earthy tones and glossy lip. She completed the look with silver metallic high-heeled sandals.
This week’s best dressed list concludes here.
Celebrity Style
How Dede Ashiogwu Styles a Classic White Dress
A white dress can easily look boring, but Dede Ashiogwu shows exactly how to make it work. The Nigerian model and content creator stepped out in a fitted white mini dress that proves how much impact a simple colour can have when the styling is right.
She wore a white halter-neck mini dress with an open back and simple red lettering on the bust. The clean, sporty look of the dress was paired with intricate Fulani-style braids. Her hair featured neat cornrows at the crown that flowed into long box braids, decorated with colourful pastel, clear, and metallic beads. She kept her makeup fresh and natural in soft nude tones.

Photo: Instagram/@Dedeashiogwu
When it came to accessories, Dede carried a deep burgundy shoulder bag, adding a rich splash of colour. She paired this with minimal white button earrings, a simple silver necklace, and a dainty pearl bracelet. To finish the look, she wore white square-toed mules that mirrored the sharp, clean lines of her outfit.
With a fitted halter-neck dress like this, fit is everything. It needs to hug your curves just right. Too loose, and you lose the shape. Too tight, and it stops looking sharp. Dede got that balance right.
Her braids also played a big role. The cornrows keep the top neat, which lets the long box braids hang naturally without looking messy.

Photo: Instagram/@Dedeashiogwu
The real trick, though, is the colour placement. Everything else on her is white or neutral, which is what allows the burgundy bag to stand out the way it does. One strong accent shade does more than spreading several colours across an outfit. Even her footwear choice was smart. The white mules kept her leg line clean instead of pulling attention away from the dress.
If you want to recreate this for your next night out, follow her formula: pick one fitted staple piece, add one bold, colourful bag, and let your hair or simple jewellery do the rest.
Celebrity Style
The Best Celebrity Looks of July 2026
If you scrolled through Nigerian fashion pages in July, you probably saw these women more than once. Everyone showed up looking different, and honestly, picking a favorite is hard. Here’s a closer look at what they wore and why it worked.
Mercy Eke

Photo: Instagram/@Mercyeke
She went for a street-style approach with a fitted black top and eye-catching purple jeans featuring a bold white swirl design. Sunglasses, a black structured bag, and loose curls completed her casual but confident look. Mercy has always known how to make streetwear look expensive, and this outfit did exactly that.
Laura Ikeji

Photo: Instagram/@Lauraikeji
Laura stepped out at the launch of the HNK Interiors Content House in Lekki, Lagos, in a long black blazer from Julyet Peters, covered in bold mismatched white polka dots with a crisp white satin lapel. She styled it open over a plunging black bralette and matched it with wide-leg trousers in the same polka dot print. Her hair was a side-parted honey-blonde bob, paired with a neutral, glossy nude lip.
She accessorized with thick black cat-eye sunglasses and a black quilted Medium Lady Dior bag with its signature stitching and metal charms. Black pointed-toe pumps finished the look.
Uche Montana

Photo: Instagram/@Uchemontana
Uche attended the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked dinner hosted by Samsung Nigeria on July 22, in a custom butter-yellow suit by Emmy Kasbit, styled by Official Swazzi. The oversized blazer had padded shoulders and a plunging neckline, paired with wide-leg trousers. The standout was the Akwete-woven panel across the suit, done in purple, blue, orange, and white.
Her hair was styled into a full Afro bun by Touch of Ibee, with warm nude makeup by Bibyonce. She carried a cherry-red foldover clutch that popped against the pastel suit.
Veekee James

Photo: Instagram/Veekeejames
Veekee wore a Neptunes Female Clothing pleated organza blouse in bold fuchsia, rose, and white stripes, with a high neckline and fan-like sleeves. A matching pink rope belt cinched her waist into a flared peplum hem. She paired it with slim, floor-length black trousers from Shop Esnow.
Her hair was styled into long honey-blonde waves by Adefunkeee, with warm-toned makeup by Onyx Mua. She carried a hot pink textured clutch and wore chunky gold teardrop earrings, a metallic cuff, and black pointed heels.
Bimbo Ademoye
Bimbo wore a white button-up shirt with her signature built-in corset waist and a dramatic curved hem, paired with black cropped lantern trousers for contrast. Her hair was wrapped in a silk bandana with a coral, mint, and teal pattern.
She carried a hot pink Birkin-style bag with gold hardware and kept her jewelry simple with stacked rings and stud earrings. Her open-toe hot pink lace-up heels, trimmed in black with neon yellow accents, tied the whole look together.
Nelly Mbonu

Photo: Instagram/@Nellymbonu
Nelly wore a beige blazer with a black polka-dot print, sleeves pushed up to the elbows, over a black cropped bralette with a sheer mesh panel. Her pale yellow, wide-leg trousers gave the outfit a strong colour contrast.
She carried a navy quilted flap bag and wore thick black cat-eye glasses, pearl drop earrings, and a stack of gold bracelets. Silver peep-toe wedges peeking from under her trousers rounded off the look.
If July is anything to go by, Nigerian celebrities are only getting more daring with their style choices.
Celebrity Style
Laura Ikeji Proves Polka Dots Are Back and Better Than Ever
Laura Ikeji stepped out in a black and white polka dot suit for the launch of the HNK Interiors Content House in Lekki, Lagos, and made sure everyone knew where her pictures were taken. “These re all content spaces @hnk_interiors content house lekki,” she wrote in her post.
She wore a long tailored black blazer from Julyet Peters, made with bold, mismatched white polka dots and finished with a crisp white satin tuxedo lapel. The jacket was styled open over a plunging black bralette, paired with high-waisted wide-leg trousers in the same oversized polka dot print. Her hair was styled in a side-parted honey-blonde bob, with matte makeup done in neutral tones.

Photo: Instagram/@lauraikeji
Laura accessorized with retro, thick-rimmed angular black cat-eye sunglasses and a black quilted leather Medium Lady Dior Bag with its signature Cannage stitching and metallic charms. She finished off her look with black pointed-toe pumps.
A highlight of the suit is the uneven placement of the oversized polka dots, which gives the classic print a fresh feel. While such a bold pattern can easily look overwhelming, the strong shoulders and wide-leg trousers keep the outfit looking sharp and put together.

Photo: Instagram/@lauraikeji
A few weeks back, Laura kept things low-key in a striped shirt and ripped jeans, red hair down, paired with the same Dior bag. But this time, the entrepreneur went for something fashion-forward.
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