Celebrity Style
Setting Trends: 5 Celebrities who are Redefining Asoke Style
Asoke, the iconic Nigerian fabric, has been an essential traditional attire for centuries. Originating from the Yoruba people, Asoke is renowned for its vibrant colors, intricate patterns, and rich cultural significance. From ceremonial events to everyday wear, Asoke has played a vital role in Nigerian fashion, symbolizing heritage, elegance, and sophistication.
However, as with any aspect of fashion, Asoke has undergone significant transformations over the years. Modern designers and stylists have experimented with innovative techniques, pushing the boundaries of traditional Asoke style.
At the forefront of this revolution are five Nigerian celebrities who are redefining Asoke style with their bold, trendy, and unapologetic approach to fashion:
Nancy Isime: The Modern Muse

Nancy Isime effortlessly slaying in her Asoke stylish outfit
Nancy Isime, the stunning actress and TV host, has been a long-time advocate for modernizing traditional Nigerian attire. Her Asoke ensembles are always impeccably styled, showcasing her ability to blend heritage with high-fashion flair. Whether she’s walking the red carpet or attending a casual gathering, Nancy’s Asoke looks are always on point.
Kie Kie: The Fashion Risk-Taker

Kie kie -The fashion risk taker in her beautiful Asoke attire
Kie Kie, the popular comedian and media personality, is known for her fearless approach to fashion. She often experiments with bold, unconventional Asoke styles, incorporating vibrant colors and eclectic patterns into her outfits. Kie Kie’s confidence and creativity have inspired a new generation of fashion enthusiasts to push the boundaries of traditional Asoke style.
Stephanie Coker

Stephanie Coker in a sultry look in an Asoke outfit
Stephanie Coker, the beautiful TV host and actress, embodies the essence of elegant Asoke style. Her ensembles are always polished, sophisticated, and thoughtfully curated, showcasing her deep understanding of traditional Nigerian fashion. Whether she’s attending a high-profile event or hosting duties, Stephanie’s Asoke looks are always effortlessly chic.
Toke Makinwa: The Fashion Forward Thinker

Toke Makinwa in her Owambe Asoke look
Toke Makinwa, the popular media personality and fashion enthusiast, is a true innovator when it comes to Asoke style. She often incorporates modern twists into her traditional outfits, experimenting with bold colors, statement accessories, etc. Toke’s fearless approach to fashion has earned her a reputation as one of Nigeria’s most stylish celebrities.
Ariyiike Dimples

Ariyiike Dimples in a purple laced Asoke outfit
Ariyiike Dimples, the talented actress, content creator and TV producer, is a proud advocate for Nigerian culture and heritage. Her Asoke Style are always meticulously crafted, showcasing her deep appreciation for traditional Nigerian fashion. Whether she’s attending a cultural event or simply attending an Owambe, Ariyiike’s Asoke looks are always a testament to her pride and passion for Nigerian culture.
These five celebrities are redefining Asoke style with their innovative approach to traditional Nigerian fashion. By blending heritage with high-fashion flair, they are inspiring a new generation of fashion enthusiasts to experiment with bold, trendy, and unapologetic Asoke styles. As Nigerian fashion continues to evolve, one thing is certain – Asoke will remain an integral part of the country’s rich cultural heritage.
Celebrity Style
The Best Looks at Bisola Aiyeola’s 40th Birthday Celebration
Bisola Aiyeola marked 40, January 21, 2026 with a grand celebration. She celebrated her birthday in a stylish setting, bringing together close friends, work colleagues and familiar faces from Nollywood and the media industry. The night featured laughter, music and warm moments.
While the celebration was a grand one, the invited celebrity guests made a notable fashion moment. They each arrived looking sophisticated, turning the birthday into a memorable fashion moment. From bold colours to tailored cut, the style on display showed individuality and style. KieKie, known for her flamboyant style, stayed true to her fashion identity in a custom gold-toned adorned bodice paired with a fringe skirt that falls to the ankles.

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In contrast, Mimi Onalaja wore a custom-made, textured red pantsuit set from FIA. She wore an oversized red blazer with circular cut-outs, styled over a black trimmed bralette and matching wide-leg red bottoms at knee length.
Sophia Chisom (SOSO) also chose red, wearing a hot red strapless feather gown that fitted her figure before flaring slightly toward the hem. The look had large scattered pink-coloured appliqués.
Other Nollywood celebrities also wore evening gowns including Dorathy Bachor dazzling in a black velvet and lace gown from Haven. The outfit featured a halter neckline, sheer mesh detailing and black floral appliqués creating texture and dimension.
Erica Nlewedim also stepped out in a fully beaded, long-sleeved mermaid-style gown.

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Tiwa Savage Cheers on Arsenal in Leather Street Style
London in football season brings cold air and packed stadiums. At The Emirates, fans were energized while Arsenal played on the pitch, and Tiwa Savage drew attention with her outfit from the sidelines. The match may not have gone the Gunners’ way, yet Tiwa showed a leather look.
“Football teaches patience but even on an off day the fit still wins ⚽️,”
she wrote on Instagram, a playful nod to the loss and a salute to her outfit.

Tiwa Savage: Instagram
For her stadium appearance with rapper Odumodu Black, the Afrobeats star wore leather. She stepped out in a deep brown leather jacket with a relaxed, boxy shape, layered over a crisp white shirt and black tie, inspired by menswear styling.
The bottom half followed the same colour tone, with high-waisted leather trousers in black shade, tailored straight-leg. The monochrome look kept everything uniform.

Tiwa Savage: Instagram
Under her arm, a generously sized burgundy leather clutch added depth without breaking the colour coordination. Minimal jewellery and clean footwear maintained focus on the outfit’s key elements.
Her pixie cut and clean glam completed the look, part of her off-stage style.
With Odumodu Black by her side and thousands of fans in the stands, she drew attention with her fashion-forward appearance. Arsenal lost the match, but Tiwa Savage stood out in style.
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Uzor Arukwe, Idia Aisien and Others at the Bridgerton Season 4 Premiere in South Africa
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.
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