Celebrity Style
How to Dress Like Uche Montana in 2025
In Nigeria’s ever-evolving fashion scene, Uche Montana the Nollywood princess stands out not just as a gifted actress, but as a true style muse. With each red carpet appearance or Instagram post, she makes a statement, bold, confident, and unapologetically chic. In 2025, her fashion presence remains a masterclass in embracing glamour with intention.
Whether she’s turning heads at the AMVCAs or owning the premiere night spotlight, Uche’s style speaks volumes. So how do you recreate her iconic aesthetic? Here’s a deep dive into her signature fashion formula and how you can make it your own.
What Defines Uche Montana’s Style?
Red Carpet Royalty
Uche doesn’t just walk the red carpet, she commands it. At the 10th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), she stole the show in a custom Veekee James gown: a nude illusion mermaid dress with intricate beading, a sculpted corset, and feathered details that exudes luxury. This look wasn’t just beautiful, it was architectural, ethereal, and unforgettable.
Takeaway: Look for pieces that combine structure and softness, think corsetry, hand embellishments, and flowing silhouettes. This is red carpet energy at its finest.

Uche Montana at the 10th AMVCAS
Color as a Power Move
If there’s one thing Uche doesn’t fear, it’s color. At The Betrayed movie premiere, she made a fiery entrance in a high-neck pepper red gown with a nude corset twist, courtesy of Prudential Atelier. In another standout look, she embraced sunshine yellow from SAMA WOMAN, pairing a halter-neck cutout top with palazzo pants.
Takeaway: Bright hues can be both elegant and daring. Don’t be afraid to wear red, orange, yellow, or emerald green, especially in well-tailored silhouettes.

Uche Montana at the Betrayed movie premiere
Cultural Sophistication
Uche’s love for Nigerian heritage comes through in her occasional embrace of Ankara and lace fabrics, reimagined in chic, contemporary cuts. Whether it’s a structured blouse or a floor-length skirt, she knows how to fuse tradition with modern style.
Takeaway: Add cultural depth to your wardrobe. Explore ways to modernize traditional fabrics, and don’t forget the finishing touches, think gele, bold earrings, or handcrafted clutches.

Uche Montana at #JP2025
The Uche Montana Formula: How to Dress Like Her
Now that I have shown you what a typical Uche Montana style is like, I know your ears still want more, if you’re inspired by Uche Montana’s look and wondering how to translate her style into your everyday or event wardrobe, follow these key steps:
Start with Confidence
Before clothes, there’s presence. Uche’s greatest accessory is confidence. Her outfits speak loudly because she wears them like she owns the room, and she does.

Uche Montana
Tailoring is Everything
No matter how bold the look, the fit is always flawless. Invest in tailoring. Make sure your dresses and suits hug your body in the right places and highlight your best features.

Uche Montana in black
Balance is Key
If the outfit is dramatic, keep accessories minimal. If you’re going for a simple silhouette, don’t be afraid to bring in bold earrings, a luxe bag, or a sharp heel.

Uche in yellow
Signature Glam Touches
Look for dresses with illusion mesh, embroidery, feathers, sequins, or sculpted bodices. These elements create visual intrigue and embody high-fashion drama.

Uche Montana in dazzling outfit
Custom Tailors – Source Ankara or lace fabrics locally in Nigeria and work with a skilled tailor to create your dream look.
Uche Montana’s style is aspirational, but what truly makes it impactful is how she makes each outfit her own. Her fashion isn’t about following every trend, it’s about bold expression, cultural pride, and intentional elegance.
So whether you’re headed to a gala, a premiere, or just want to elevate your wardrobe, channel Uche by embracing what makes you feel powerful, feminine, and unforgettable.
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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
Bimbo Ademoye Just Turned a Hair Extension Into the Chicest Tie Detail
Bimbo Ademoye often experiment with styles, and her latest fashion style felt like it was made for its own applause. Known for her infectious energy and on-screen versatility, Nollywood star just proved that when it comes to style, she sets her own direction, shown in her recurring preference for corseted pieces.
She wore a sharp, burgundy power suit, Bimbo could have easily gone for a conventional silk necktie or a statement necklace. Instead of that, she went for a braided hair extension.

Bimbo Ademoye: Instagram
Ademoye wore a structured, single-breasted blazer from Mimmikasu, with sharp lapels and padded shoulders that was sharply tailored to her frame. Bimbo paired it with matching high-waisted, straight-leg tailored trousers that created a seamless line.
Underneath the blazer she wore a crisp white button-down shirt. The key detail of her outfit was her necktie, a thick, neatly three-strand braided hair extension in a matching wine-red shade, tucked under the collar.

Bimbo Ademoye: Instagram
While Bimbo’s hair was styled in a blunt-cut bob with a sharp middle part, her makeup featured defined, arched brows, neutral eyeshadow, and a glossy lip that complemented the bold tones of her suit.
For accessories, she carried a structured top-handle satchel in an off-white and black snakeskin print from Winston Leather sporting oversized, gold wire-framed aviator-style clear glasses. Her outfit was completed with classic black pointed-toe heels.

Bimbo Ademoye: Instagram
Back in February, she was in a dark brown leather jacket, white fitted skirt, knee-high boots, and a red Lady Dior bag, giving every bit of a cool girl feel. Now she’s in a tailored suit with a braided tie. Different looks, same Bimbo.
Celebrity Style
Edo Heads West in Barrel Pants and a Cowboy Hat
Ini Edo attended the premiere of ‘Michael Jackson’ and referenced Michael Jackson’s signature hat and styling . “How I attended the private screening of Michael (The Legacy Room) this evening. I thought… what other way to honour this iconic character but to pull up in MJ’s signature hat game and jacket paired with indigenous pair of gorgeous pants by Chidimma Fashion. I believe I clocked this look” she captioned.

Photo – Instagram
The Nile Entertainment hosted the high-profile gathering in collaboration with Universal Pictures and Nigerian music icon Mr. P (Peter Okoye). The event took place on April 19, 2026, at EbonyLife Place in Victoria Island, Lagos. The screening brought together 24 notable figures and several Nollywood stars to celebrate Jackson’s impact on music and film before the movie’s official nationwide release on April 22. While most celebrities arrived in varied looks, Ini chose to represent the essence of the event through her outfit.

Photo – Instagram
She went for an Afro-western inspired look. She wore an indigenous pair of Nanya barrel pants from Chidimma Fashion.
The high-waisted design features a voluminous shape and fringe detailing along the outer seams, adding movement and texture to the bold woven fabric. Ini wore a tailored black cropped blazer. The sharp, structured shoulders add a sharp finish that keeps it current.
She completes the outfit with a Western twist. She layered the look with a black cowboy hat featuring crystal-fringe brims.

Photo – Instagram
For accessories, she pairs it with black pointed-toe pumps and a small, structured Valentino Locò handbag. Her earrings were silver-toned drop earrings, and carried a Valentino Locò clutch and wore silver-toned rings. She completed her look with a pair of black sunglasses.
Ini Edo reflected the event in her outfit. She traded her usual figure-hugging styles for structured indigenous tailoring.
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