Ini Edo Delivers Structured Style at Mama Bakassi’s 80th Birthday

Ini Edo stepped out on April 13, 2026 to celebrate the 80th birthday of Senator Florence Ita Giwa, popularly known as Mama Bakassi, and she brought a look worth having a conversation about.

The Nollywood actress shared photos from the occasion on her Instagram with a heartfelt message for the celebrant. “How I stepped out to celebrate a Mother, Therealitagiwa, a real matriarch at 80. She’s an embodiment of grace and a true fashionista. Here is to celebrating more years in glamour and good health. Thank you for always being there for me. Making me the Queen of the Calabar Carnival at such an early age was definitely a boost for my personality. I love you today and always Mummy. Happiest 80th birthday to MAMA BAkassi”.

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Ini wore a custom-made creation by Trish O. Couture. The top is a structured corset peplum featuring a black base with an intricate red and silver grid pattern. She paired the top with black velvet harem-style balloon trousers, which were fitted at the ankle to create a big, avant-garde shape.

Her hair was styled in a long, boho braids with tight curls cascading down her back. Her makeup done by Bernads Magic featured bold, defined eyebrows, smokey eye with neutral tones, and a reddish-brown lip. Her skin had a radiant, glowing finish. For accessories, Ini carried a silver rhinestone-embellished mini bucket bag with a circular ring handle. Her jewellery were minimal yet sophisticated, consisting of a simple gold pendant necklace and silver bracelets. She styled the look with rose-gold transparent stiletto sandals featuring clear PVC straps.

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This isn’t Ini Edo’s first major look this year. She did something similar at the Miss Nigeria and Beauty Fashion Fare. But this birthday outing had a warmth to it that made it different.