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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.
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Omowunmi Dada Adds an Edgy Touch to Turquoise and Black at the ‘Black Market’ Premiere
Omowunmi Dada attended the Black Market premiere in Lagos on September 26, 2026, in a turquoise and black outfit. The screening was held at Tafawa Balewa Square, where more than 51,000 people gathered and set a new Guinness World Record for the largest attendance at a film screening in a single location.
Omowunmi acts in the film, where she plays Adesua, and she is also one of its executive producers. The record-setting premiere took place at the same ground where Nigeria declared independence in 1960.

Photo: Instagram/@omowunmidada
She wore a turquoise cropped top with a square neckline and long sleeves. The top featured raised, puffed shoulders and the sleeves narrowed down to the wrists. Black triangle-shaped patches were stitched across the chest, shoulders and sleeves, each one edged with small beads. The top was made by House of Maysam.
She paired it with high-waisted black trousers that were wide through the hips and tapered towards the ankles. She completed the look with black pointed-toe pumps.
She accessorized with a black crocodile-embossed YSL envelope clutch featuring a gold logo, tinted sunglasses, gold hoop earrings, a thin chain, a wristwatch and rings. She wore her honey-blonde bob in a side-swept style by Mariegold.

Photo: Instagram/@omowunmidada
Creative director and stylist Kingsley Okoye Rex put the look together she captioned the Instagram post “Let’s go break record Nigeria.”
Black Market is a crime drama directed by Fatimah Binta Gimsay and shot in Abeokuta. It follows five market women who run a cross-border smuggling business during a fuel scarcity. Their lives change when one of their daughters is kidnapped and they have to risk everything to get her back. The film was produced by Rixel Studios in collaboration with FilmOne Studios and Signet Ring Studios, and Nora Awolowo is one of its producers. Omowunmi stars alongside Linda Ejiofor-Suleiman, Scarlet Gomez, Teniola Aladese, Susan Pwajok and Lateef Adedimeji.
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Sharon Ooja Proves She’s Anything But ‘Ordinary’ During Her Latest Media Round
Sharon Ooja was at TVC Communications to talk about “Ordinary People”, the new Netflix series that premiered on September 4. For the visit, she wore a short red dress with velvet patches.
The dress was from loveladybiba. It came with a zip-down at the front, a fitted waist and a flared shape over the hips, the dress stopped above her knees. Dark red velvet patches covered the shoulders and the hem, while the rest of the dress remained plain red.
She accessorized with a small red quilted handbag with gold hardware and wore glossy red peep-toe heels. Her jewellery was simple, just gold earrings and a few rings.

Photo: Instagram/@sharonooja
Her hair was done by Solange Hair Stores in loose waves that fell past her shoulders. Her makeup, by annabelsglam, had warm tones on the eyes and a soft lip colour.
“Ordinary People” is an eight-episode series directed by Moses Inwang. It follows a criminal on the run and his wife, who pose as bakers in Mirage Estate, a gated community where their neighbours are undercover agents. Sharon stars alongside Ramsey Nouah, Chidi Mokeme, Adunni Ade, Uche Montana and Jackie Appiah. On Instagram, she said the cast enjoyed a warm welcome, interviews and radio sessions at TVC, and she thanked fans for the love so far. The series is still showing on Netflix and Nollyflix.

Photo: Instagram/@sharonooja
A few days ago, she arrived at Channels TV in a khaki crop suit by Bfyne. The blazer had fringe on one shoulder, and the high-waisted wide-leg trousers matched it. She wore black pointed heels, carried a black quilted handbag and added large gold earrings, with her hair in loose crimped waves. The suit was a calmer colour than the red she wore to TVC.
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Tems and Kim Kardashian Coordinate in Dark Shades for SKIMS Launch
Tems and Kim Kardashian posed together at the celebration for SKIMS‘ new flagship store on Regent Street in London on September 18, 2026.
Tems wore a black strapless dress with a thin beaded trim across the top and a skirt that fell straight down to her ankles. She wore her hair in a half-up curly style, added drop earrings and a bracelet, and wore a dark plum lip colour.

Photo: Instagram/@kimkardashian
While on the other hand, Kim wore a chocolate brown leather dress with a corset-style top and lace-up detail running down one side of the skirt. Grommets lined the opening diagonally, and the dress was fitted at the waist. Tems’ dress stayed flat through the fabric, while Kim’s had more structure built into the top half, with the leather giving it a harder texture than the soft material Tems wore.
Here, the two dresses appeared together without clashing. Both women kept their outfits dark and fitted, with no bright colour or print in either look.

Photo: Instagram/@kimkardashian
The photos were taken at the opening of SKIMS’ first flagship store outside the United States, a two-floor space designed by Rafael de Cárdenas that included a large sculpture by artist Vanessa Beecroft near the entrance. Kim co-founded SKIMS with Jens Grede in 2019, and the London store opened during London Fashion Week on a ten-year lease with the Crown Estate. Guests were served cocktails and food, with a DJ set from model Kim Turnbull before a private dinner later in the night.
Tems was among the guests at the event, along with other names from music and fashion, including Central Cee, Troye Sivan, Kim Petras, Ellie Bamber, and designer Kim Jones. SKIMS has said it plans to open more than 100 stores worldwide by 2027.
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