Celebrity Style
Nigerian Top Influencers that are Redefining Style
When you hear the word “style“, what comes to mind? How colours are combined or how a dress is designed in patterns and silhouette? All these inclusive, but today’s fashion style scene is beyond colour combinations or designs—it’s in the creativity—how you pair unusual fashion pieces together to make a bold statement. When it comes to styling, Nigerian influencers take their styling game seriously and stand tall in any look—whether they’re walking the red carpet, attending a movie premiere or a weekend “Owambe“—it’s always show time!
They have gone ahead to redefine what styling is with their individual perception of style. Get ready to meet the Nigerian influencers who are revolutionizing the fashion scene. These style icons are pushing boundaries, breaking rules, and redefining what fashion means in Nigeria and beyond.
Meet the Game-Changers
1. Denola Grey: The Fashion Trailblazer

Denola Grey in a beautiful and creatively styled outfits
Denola Grey is a household name in Nigerian fashion. As a fashion stylist, Nigerian Actor, and writer, he’s been instrumental in shaping the country’s fashion narrative. His style is a masterclass in blending traditional Nigerian elements with modern flair.
2. Toke Makinwa: The Glamour Queen

Toke Makinwa -The Glamour Queen
Toke Makinwa is the epitome of glamour. This media personality, author, and fashion influencer knows how to make a statement. Her style is a fusion of luxury and everyday fashion, making her a household name in Nigeria.
3. Powede Eniola Awujo: The Beauty and Brains

Powede Eniola looking all peng in her beautifully styled outfits
Powede Eniola Awujo is a force to be reckoned with. This former beauty queen, Aviator, nurse, and entrepreneur is a true Renaissance woman. Her style is a reflection of her eclectic personality, blending traditional Nigerian attire with modern twists.
4. Dr. Akin Faminu: The Minimalist Maven

Dr. Akin Faminu -The minimalist Maven
Dr. Akin Faminu is a medical doctor turned fashion influencer. His style is a masterclass in minimalism, with a focus on timeless basics and statement accessories. He’s proof that fashion and function can co-exist.
5. Angel Obasi: The Fashion Chameleon

Angel Obasi in a beautiful majestic outfit
Angel Obasi popularly known as “The Hat Lady” is a fashionista and stylist with a keen eye for creativity. Her style is a fusion of traditional Nigerian attire, modern trends, and architectural designs. She’s a true fashion chameleon, always pushing the boundaries of style and keeping you in awe!
6. Whitney Madueke: The Beauty Influencer

Whitney Madueke
Whitney Madueke is a beauty influencer, designer and model with a passion for promoting Nigerian fashion. Her style is a reflection of her love for traditional Nigerian attire, blended with modern beauty trends.
These influencers are redefining style in Nigeria, pushing the boundaries of fashion, and promoting a more inclusive and sustainable approach to style. They’re the ones to watch, and their influence is set to spread far beyond Nigeria’s borders.
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Celebrity Style
Chioma Ikokwu Reworks the Corset and Demin Formula
Chioma Ikokwu gave us the ultimate Valentine’s Day gifting guide. Yesterday, February 13, 2026, she shared the photos and video on Instagram, captioned: “Ladies let’s talk in code I’ll go first Potential… Is not a personality trait”. The photos are from the Valentine’s Day edit for Polo Avenue, where she serves as its brand influencer. In the video, she showed items from brands like YSL, Dolce & Gabbana, Maison Margiela and Rene Caovilla.

Photo Credit – Njayshotit
The burgundy corset centers the look. Its colour is rich and it had flora cut-outs. It hugs her waist. She wore a plain, long-sleeved button-down white shirt underneath it, but the combo makes it look unique because of the contrast between the shirt and the corset. For the button she wore blue jeans.

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Her shoes match the corset in the same burgundy colour. They are pointed-toe heels from Gucci. She accessorized the fit in a simple way, sunglasses, gold statement bangles, a gold wristwatch and rings. Chioma complemented the look with a small structured red handbag with tiny crystals detailing on it. Her hair was styled neatly in a smooth low ponytail. Chioma’s makeup was done simply with softly defined brows, warm tones and a nude coloured lipstick to finish.

Photo Credit – Njayshotit
Chioma’s styling mixes three colours white, burgundy and blue. The look relies on structure, clean cuts and neat tailoring.
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Monochrome Majesty: Tonto Dikeh in M. S. O Lagos
Tonto Dikeh posted photos on her Instagram on February 3, 2026, from a photoshoot where she went with an all-blue monochrome outfit. She captioned the post with “My God will show up loudly for you. He has counted every tear, weighed every delay and He is ready to over pay pain with glory. GET READY FOR YOUR new name, new identity, new location new job, new anointing, new life. What broke you will announce you, what delayed you will propel you.”

Photo Credit – James Abang
Tonto wore a slate blue satin shirt. The shirt was long-sleeved with button cuffs, eyelet collar, and matching tie. She paired it with matching high-waisted, wide-leg trousers that almost covered her shoe.
On top of the shirt and trousers, she wore an oversized blue coat with wide lapels and an open front. The coat passed below her knees. Everything was the same shade of slate blue.

Photo Credit – James Abang
This three-piece is the Lapis set from the brand MSO Lagos and shot by James Abang. She carried a customised purple Bible with embossed detailing that stood out against the outfit. Her shoes were green pointed-toe heels with mixture of red and grey snakeskin prints on them. They weren’t very visible under the trousers but they peeked out underneath them.
She accessorized the look with large gold rings on multiple fingers and simple earrings. Her makeup was sharp with a well-defined cat-eye liner, a smooth contoured base with a soft glow and a rose-coloured lipstick. Dikeh’s hair was styled in a low ponytail that had little waves and a deep side part.

Photo Credit – James Abang
Tonto Dikeh’s monochrome look was very well put together. It didn’t do too much, it was versatile in its own way. By adding the purple Bible and green heels, she introduced some variety to the outfit. This blue outfit continues her recent styling content. She carefully considered the colour, fabric and coordinating accessories.
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Teniola Aladese Has Found the Perfect White Dress
Teniola Aladese kicked of her week in style. “Good morninggg….. New week, let’s get it” she captioned her post with. She captured attention with just a simple white dress. The outfit combines a tailored, long-sleeved blazer style with the length of a mini dress.

Teniola Aladese – Instagram
Teniola had on a stark white, short dress with a deep, plunging V-neckline and notched lapels. The dress has long fitted sleeves and shoulders which fit her and holds its form well. It hugs her body well. She paired nude-coloured pointed heels, dark sunglasses and gold hoop earrings. Her hair was styled in soft waves and a black clutch in her hand kept accessories minimal.
The outfit works because of the balance between its structure and femininity. The elements of the blazer, the notched lapels and tailored shoulders gave it a smooth business like edge. But the short length and body-con fit didn’t make it feel too formal. It’s that mix that doesn’t make it your normal everyday style. The black accessories grounded the whole outfit and made it look composed.

Teniola Aladese – Instagram
Teniola won the Trailblazer Award at the 2022 AMVCAs. She started working in film in 2013, doing production work on over 30 Africa Magic films before she became an actress. She played the villain Folashade FK Kuku in “Unbroken” and Akweyon in “Jemeji.” Her time working behind the camera taught her what looks good on screen, and it shows in how she dresses.
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