The Bridgerton Season 4 premiere in South Africa was not just another stop on a global press tour. The location and the guest list mattered and the way African creatives showed up mattered the most. With Uzor Arukwe, Idia Aisien, Shine Rosman, Efe Irele, and other familiar faces in attendance, suffice it to say, Nigeria was well represented.

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Shine Rosman brought her own regency-era inspired interpretation of the event in a gown designed by Lasosa. The gown is a combination of fuschia and deep burgundy. It has a detailed waist silhouette with a form fitting strapless fuschia bodice. A voluminous draped burgundy overskirt with ruffled red trim at the front. She pairs this look with a medium sized fuschia hand fan and matching gloves. Her hair style came with a bit of drama. Minimal accessories and a soft face glam.

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Uzor Arukwe arrived looking assured. His outfit did not fight for attention. He wore a tailored deep blue tailcoat featuring intricate black and gold embroidery on the cuffs and collar and matching pants. A waistcoat with gold and white pattern in front. The shirt was a white, high-collared dress shirt with cravat at the neck. He was accessorised with black glasses, formal shoes, a gold chain detail on his jacket, and a black walking cane. The outfit sat well on his frame and kept proportions intact.

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Idia Aisien approached the night looking like a Bridgerton. She wore a regal, period-style ball gown. The colour of the dress was a deep emerald green, likely velvet fabric which provides a rich texture. This is complemented by gold with a mix of green patterns used for the center panel of the dress. The bodice is a structured gold corset design. The sleeves are short and puffed that extended into opera-length green gloves with gold designs at the wrists. She accessorised with a black fascinator.

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Efe Irele interpreted the Afro-couture masquerade theme of the event in her mint-green ball gown with yellow and green floral appliques. It was off-shoulder, sweetheart neckline. The dress has long flowing sleeves that drape elegantly to the ground. Her hair updo is the center of attention. She captioned the image “The sunset in Africa” and it was well reflected in her makeup. Sunset-toned eyeshadow.

Together, the guests turned the evening into a celebration of African creativity, where period inspiration met contemporary design.

On January 22, 2026, Chioma Ikokwu, blessed our screen with some photos and she captioned it “Different kinda season Godfidence with Christ welcome to my season of much more.” This affirmation marked a clear shift for her both in her personal and professional life heralding a new chapter in her life anchored in growth, purpose and what she describes as Godfidence.”

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Fashion remains one of Chioma’s strongest storytelling tools, and her “season of much more” style reflects that transformation. Known for her strong presence, Ikokwu leans into top-tier monochrome dressing.

The highlight of the season’s visual look is her luxe monochrome outfit. For her 2026 campaign launch, she wore a white cropped blazer with a simple all-over pattern. which is a piece from Hermès. Beneath it she wore a white fitted top with a scooped neckline and matching white wide-leg trousers creating a clean look.

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She pairs the look with a brown, woven leather bag from Bottega Veneta. She wore a white pointed-toe heels. For her accessories she opted for gold-toned bangles on her wrists, a thin gold belt clipped around her waist and daring sun glasses on her head. Her hair was styled simply, a chin- length bob wig from her brand, Chioma hair Ltd. Texture played a key role in advancing her monochrome look. By mixing sheer panels, rich merlot tones and soft silks, chioma uses fabric contrast to elevate her monochrome style.

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The “Season of Much More” for Chioma also carries a deeper purpose. The era revitalizes chioma’s Closet, a fashion initiative where pre-loved luxury pieces are sold to support The Good Way Foundation.

In January 2026, Ayra Starr took the spotlight as the cover star of Spotify’s Frequency Issue 033. This feature highlights her rise as one of the leading figures in Afrobeats and her growing influence in global music. In the Spotify “Our Frequency” zine, she also shared reflections on her creative journey and what inspires her sound. She described her Benin Republic experience: “Benin Republic has more like a beach vibe. Everywhere is, like, calm. Everybody is quite, so i can’t put it into, like a few words. It’s made me who I am”. She also shared some personal 2026 goals. “In 2026 I’m looking forward to learning how to cook more known Nigerian food and my album, Amen”.

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The visuals for Issue 033 shows Ayra Starr’s strong presence and personal style. The feature gives fans a glimpse into her creative process, showing how she makes music and the experiences that influence her sounds.

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Ayra Starr’s accomplishments on Spotify include, becoming the first African female artist to surpass 5 million followers. Her songs have also attained huge streaming numbers over the years, with “Santa” surpassing 700 million streams and “Rush” exceeding 470 million streams, demonstrating her reach in Afrobeats worldwide. She has consistently achieved strong performance on digital platforms, solidifying her reputation both locally and internationally as a leading Afrobeats artist.

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During her feature on Spotify Frequency, Ayra Starr also revealed that her next album is complete and scheduled for release in 2026, signalling a new phase in her career.