The Best-Dressed Stars of September 2026

From a wedding in hot pink to a film premiere in turquoise, Nigerian stars gave us plenty to look at in September. Some chose bright colours, while others kept to cream and black, and two wore polka dots. Here are the looks we kept coming back to.

Ini Edo

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Ini wore a black blazer suit from Her Luxury to an event she hosted. The suit featured pearls across the shoulders and along the hem, and the trousers are wide-leg. She carried a small beaded bucket bag, and Henrys Klue styled her.

Chioma Good Hair

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Chioma attended the wedding of Kiky Festus and Akinfaminu in a hot pink one-shoulder gown from Julyet Peters with an oversized bow at the hips and a long train. A looped pink headpiece sat on her hair, and she finished with ankle-strap heels in the same shade.

Toke Makinwa

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Toke wore a white blazer dress from Julyet Peters covered in black dots, with sheer black tights underneath. She wore two-tone slingbacks, and Dahmola styled her.

Frances Theodore

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Frances posted this look with the caption “Grown & sexy.” She wore a cream strapless top with feather detailing and a matching satin mini skirt by Everyday by Andra. She accessorized with a gold clutch and strappy heels covered in crystals.

Bimbo Ademoye

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Bimbo posed on a paved street in a blue striped crop top and baggy distressed denim shorts. She wore tan lace-up boots with white socks and carried a plush black bag. Her outfit was from Adunni’s Closets.

Veekee James

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Veekee wore a royal blue dress by Prudent Gabriel, with sheer sleeves and layers of ruffles down the skirt. She carried a clear silver clutch and wore orange-red heels.

Omowunmi Dada

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Omowunmi attended the Black Market premiere in Lagos on September 26, 2026. She wore a turquoise crop top by House of Maysam, with black triangle patches and raised shoulders. She paired it with barrel-leg trousers and carried a croc-print YSL clutch. Rex Kingsley styled her.

Yvonne Godswill

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Yvonne wore a black tank top with a red emblem from Kai Collective and paired it with wide-leg trousers with a printed scarf tied at the waist.

She accessorized with a black cap, chunky bangles, stud earrings, a red tote bag and pointed shoes in the same colour.

Tems

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At a Burberry event, Tems wore a long cream fur coat from the brand over a fitted black top and loose cargo trousers. The coat had a wide collar, and the cream coat stood out against the all-black outfit. She added a silver necklace, sunglasses and deep plum lipstick.

Chineye Nnebe

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Chineye wore a polka-dot blazer and skirt set by Timi Tom in London, with black lace tights underneath. Her pointed heels and small bag were bright yellow.

Mercy Eke

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For her birthday shoot, Mercy wore a bronze satin gown by The Ave Brand. It featured a beaded halter top, a corset waist and a long train. Flora Shaw styled her.