The premiere of Cold Dishes gathered some of Nollywood’s finest, and the red carpet was filled with distinct looks. With a blend of modern takes on traditional styles to bold gowns, these five women stood out for their distinctive style.

Damilola Adegbite

Damilola Adegbite: Instagram

Damilola kept it simple in a black mini gown detailed with gold beads. The structured off-shoulder neckline, designed with glimmering beads. Her hair was styled in curls, and she chose red lipstick to complete the look.

Priscilla Ojo

Priscilla Ojo: Instagram

Priscilla Ojo appeared in a black satin gown accented with colorful beads. The black headpiece brought a bit of drama, while her jewelry kept her accessories balanced.

Liquorose

Liquorose: Instagram

Liquorose was the perfect mix of modern and traditional, wearing a black velvet top with gold embellishments. She paired it with a golden sequinned wrapper skirt. Her gold gele and coral beads completed the outfit. This was deliberately styled and it reflected strong cultural influence.

Shine Rosman

Shine Rosman: Instagram

Shine Rosman opted for a white mermaid gown layered with tiered ruffles. She completed the look with a large feathered headpiece and coral beads. The sleeves added structure to the shape.

Lilian Afegbai

Lilian Afegbai: Instagram

Lilian Afegbai chose a fitted chocolate-brown gown with a trailing hem. The beaded details on her waist and hips, gave texture to the outfit. Her coral jewelry added contrast against the brown fabric.

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Cynthia “CeeC” Nwadiora marked her birthday with a studio shoot shared on her Instagram feed, captioned: “Strengthened by time. Still held by grace, even in a new age.” Rather than the usual attention-grabbing displays common among celebrity birthdays on Nigerian Instagram, her post favored simplicity and intention.

CeeC – Instagram

The centerpiece of the shoot is CeeC’s outfit by Erica Moore Brand: a black high-neck cut-out top paired with a white ruched column skirt. The combination balances boldness and refinement, with the fitted top contrasting the flowing skirt to create a striking visual effect. Accessories are minimal, with subtle jewelry and understated shoes, allowing the clothing itself to define the look.

Birthday shoots on Nigerian Instagram often involve elaborate setups, props, and expressive poses. CeeC’s images, however, remain stripped-back. She stands confidently in the outfit, letting the cut, texture, and layering speak for themselves. The top’s cut-outs and the skirt’s ruching show that careful design and proportion alone can create a memorable impression. Even the lighting enhances the look, highlighting the structure and shaping of the fabric.

CeeC – Instagram

CeeC’s choice to let her outfit take center stage reflects how she approaches her public image. It is deliberate, intentional, and unapologetically herself. Since her time on Big Brother Naija, she has stayed visible in pop culture without flooding feeds or chasing trends. With this birthday shoot, she reinforces who she is through style rather than words or performance, showing that presence can be conveyed through her clothing as much as through her actions.

The images do not aim for likes or comments; they simply show CeeC in her element. Every detail of her styling, from the cut-outs of the top to the ruching of the skirt, communicates confidence and thoughtfulness. Amid the flood of attention-grabbing online posts, CeeC’s birthday look shows that carefully selected pieces can convey confidence, individuality, and sophistication on their own.

If there’s anyone who knows how to look good without going the extra mile, then it has to be Diadem Okojie. She attended Toke Makinwa’s baby dedication looking beautiful in a cream polka dot gown. Simple, yet distinct. The dress shaped beautifully before it flowed down smoothly.

Diadem: Instagram

She’s one of those people that’s known for her consistent sense of style. She added a bit of her personality wearing a bold green fascinator that added a sharp, unexpected contrast. She paired this with a white quilted bag with gold detailing and wore white pointed heels with tiny heart designs. The subtle touches tied the look together.

There was her hair, styled into long dark waves framing her face, with her smooth makeup applied with a soft, natural finish. All put together, the look was cohesive and everything came together nicely. Her choices reflected someone sure of her own direction.

Diadem: Instagram

Though polka dots may be one of the oldest fashion prints, in her hands, they suddenly take on a new relevance. That is the strength of Diadem’s fashion sense; she didn’t try to change it, simply wore what she loves and made it appealing to anyone who saw her.

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