Celebrity Style

The Best Dressed Stars at the 2026 AMVCA Cultural Day

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9 May 2026

Laju Odogwu

Photo: Instagram

The 2026 AMVCA Cultural Night took place on May 8 at the Balmoral Convention Centre, with the theme been “Honouring Craft, Celebrating Culture.” This went beyond the usual red-carpet show. It was African royalty on full display. The night was a sharp mix of Aso-Oke, to intricate beadwork and structural designs. The celebrities didn’t go the normal route with simple silhouettes, they leaned towards deep regal colours like forest green, burnt orange and crimson red. Craft wasn’t on the sidelines.

Photo: Instagram/Mercyeke

Mercy Eke dressed in the Edo tribe in a custom outfit designed by Amy Aghomi. She wore a floor-length mermaid gown in bright red, which featured finely tailored 3D textured beadwork that mimicked traditional coral bead patterns, and a flared skirt and an asymmetrical shoulder design. For accessories, a multi-layered Ivie necklace, bracelets and matching rings. Her Okuku was styled by Casablanca Glam. Glambyomoye did her makeup. Mercy’s entire look was put together by fashion stylist Styled by Maklin Scout.

Photo: Instagram/Kikyfestus

Kiky Festus wore a mermaid gown made from black fabric with vertical red stripes running down the center. It had detailed beadwork on the bodice and sheer lace detailing on the shoulders and arms. Her look was accessorized with a custom-made black handfan with red accents by Synach Palace. For jewellery, she wore a layered red coral bead necklace and a matching bracelet, and her hair was styled with a gele tied in the traditional black and red Idoma colors. Kiky’s makeup was created by Annab.

Photo: Instagram/Stannze

Stan Nze, who co-hosted the event wore a crisp white tailored top layered with a neck piece. The outfit had an embroidered palm tree, a central symbol of growth and heritage in Igbo culture, and was styled with exquisite red coral beadwork. For bottom, he paired the top with a long black velvet skirt, creating a big regal shape. For accessories, he wore a matching black and red beaded cap and traditional red coral bead necklaces and matching bracelets.

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