Celebrity Style
Dj Cuppy Attends the Global Gift Gala in London Wearing a Hertunba Gown
Dj Cuppy stepped onto the red carpet at the Global Gift Gala in London with a composure that suited the evening’s ethos of generosity and global impact. Held at the Kimpton Fitzroy Hotel, the gala brings together artists, leaders and humanitarians under the Global Gift Foundation, an organisation dedicated to supporting women, children and underserved communities worldwide. The annual event blends a reception, red-carpet moment, dinner. and live auction, shaping a night anchored in charity and artistic collaboration.

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At this year’s London edition, the foundation established by Maria Bravo continued its commitment to programmes that uplift communities, partnering over the years with initiatives such as the Eva Longoria Foundation and other humanitarian projects. The gala’s mix of cultural presence and philanthropic purpose has made it an anticipated meeting point for personalities who go with its mission.
For the evening, Cuppy chose a gown by Hertunba, the Nigerian label founded by Florentina Agu, whose work is recognised for its strong lines and unique fabrics. The brand often draws on materials like aso-oke and akwete, merging traditional craftsmanship with contemporary structure.

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Her gown showed the brand’s signature direction: a carefully shaped fitted top with inner form, a textured surface that revealed its woven layers. The creamy tone of the fabric offered a clean, modern finish while allowing the craft to remain the main point. With minimal accessories, the dress carried it’s own beauty without extra details.
Cuppy’s decision to wear Hertunba showed a wider statement one that acknowledges heritage, conscious design and the designers redefining African fashion through innovation and craft. On a night dedicated to giving, her choice aligned beautifully with the values of purpose and community that the gala represents. It also carefully showed the continued rise of Nigerian brands on global cultural stages, an evolution driven by labels that centre artistry, storytelling and responsible production.
Celebrity Style
Medlin Boss Marks Her Birthday With Two Statement Looks
Celebrity stylist Medlin Boss celebrated her birthday on August 10, 2026. Known for styling Nigerian celebrities Medlin has built a strong reputation for bold fashion choices. For her birthday shoot, she turned the focus to her own style, wearing two custom looks from her brand.

Photo: Instagram/@Felix Crown
Her first look was themed “Wearable Art.” She wore a custom-made gown from her own luxury fashion line, Medlin Couture Collection. The strapless mermaid-style dress splits into two distinct sections. The right side had a colour transition from deep red to bright orange and yellow, extending upward into a bold, petal-like shoulder piece. In stark contrast, the left side was made from deep royal blue and purple fabrics, dropping down into heavy, full ruffles that frame a high thigh-slit and formed a flowing train.

Photo: Instagram/@Felix Crown
Her hair was done into a smooth, neat finger-wave updo styled closely to her scalp. Her makeup by Tolufelix Mua was done in warm tones with a nude glossy lip. She kept her accessories minimal opting for stud earrings, a silver chain necklace, metallic bangles, and simple rings. She completed her look with a pair of open-toe, coral-orange strappy heeled sandals. Photography was handled by Felix Crown.

Photo: Instagram/@Felix Crown
For her second look, she wore a custom, black double-breasted cropped pantsuit set from her brand. The tailored blazer featured floor-length split cape sleeves that draped around her body, layered over a white collared shirt with oversized pointed white cuffs extending past her hands. It was paired with matching high-waisted, floor-length, wide-leg trousers. To keep a clean look against the dramatic collar and cuffs, her hair was styled by Hairbybukks into a razor-sharp, smooth low bun updo. For accessories, she used strong metallic pieces, tucking a heavy-link silver chain necklace under her shirt collar and wearing matching multi-tiered silver drop earrings that complemented the blazer’s lapels. For footwear, she wore a pair of silver pointed-toe heeled pumps that perfectly tied the silver accents together. Tolufelix Mua handled her makeup, while Felux Crown Photographed the shoot.

Photo: Instagram/@Felix Crown
Alongside the photos, Medlin shared a heartfelt caption thanking God for another year, describing herself as a woman carried by grace and surrounded by beauty and love. She captioned one of the sets “Vogue +1”.
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.

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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

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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

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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.
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