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The Evolution of Toke Makinwa’s Style From Girl Next Door to Fashion Icon

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Once upon a time, Toke Makinwa was just that sweet girl with a charming smile and a girly wardrobe to match. Fast-forward to a few years,  she is now one of Nigeria’s biggest fashion powerhouses and is always serving looks, always on point, and forever giving us something to talk about. The Toke we knew has evolved, and her style has grown with her, transforming into a full-blown fashion icon who’s earned her place at the top.

Let’s take a walk down her memory lane and see how Toke moved from a simple girl and became the queen of slay.

 

Toke Makinwa

Early Days: Simple, Sweet & Safe

When Toke Makinwa first stepped into the entertainment industry as a radio personality and budding TV host, her fashion style was cute, conservative, and very safe. Think corporate dresses,  blazers, and the classic pumps that were all invoked in early 2010s Naija. Her style was clean and feminine, a mix between church-girl and red carpet-ready.

She wasn’t out to shock anyone, she was just your regular pretty girl with quality taste. But even then, you could tell Toke had an eye for elegance. She knew her angles, understood the power of a flattering look, and could rock a fitted dress so well.

 

Toke Makinwa

The Glow-Up Era: Hairs and Bold Moves

Toke’s glow up era began somewhere between her personal reinvention and the launch of her YouTube channel Toke Moments, that time bore a new fashion start.

Bold-colored wigs, flawless makeup, snatched waists, and fierce red carpet looks—Toke began taking risks, and it paid off. She abandoned the “safe zone” and started experimenting with designer pieces, edgy styles, and daring colors. Her love for high fashion became obvious, and she merged streetwear with glam effortlessly.

This was also the season of body hugging dresses, jumpsuits that fitted every curve perfectly, and a steady flirtation with luxury brands like Gucci, Balmain, and Versace. Toke no longer played small, she was serving main character energy.

 

Toke Makinwa

The International Girl Era

Then came what I like to call the “International Girl” chapter. When  Toke started attending fashion weeks in Paris, rubbing shoulders with A-listers, and appearing in Vogue’s street style recaps.

Her style evolved into global, sleek, and editorial. We started seeing her in custom outfits, like oversized blazers paired with bralettes, and feathered gowns, straight from international designers. At this point she was not just dressing to impress anymore, she was dressing to influence. And influence she did.

Stylists and fashion bloggers started citing her as an inspiration. Nigerian designers saw their pieces gain attention after a “Toke moment.” The girl who once wore safe gowns was now confidently pulling off structured dresses, styled suits, and runway-ready pieces. She had officially become a fashion girl.

 

Brand Toke: Style Meets Strategy

As she evolved, Toke Makinwa didn’t just become a style icon, but also a brand. She launched her own fashion collection “Toke making Luxury”,  an exquisite leather bag. She also launched her beauty line “Toke Makinwa Beauty”  a brand majoring in beauty, cosmetics, and personal care. An expression of her fashion personality.

She understood what it meant to show up and show out. And she kept her audience guessing, always switching things up. One day she’s in soft, romantic pastels and florals. The next day, she’s channeling her inner baddie in a head-to-toe leather look.

The unpredictability, mixed with her consistency, is what kept her relevant and respected in the ever-competitive world of Nigerian fashion.

 

Toke Makinwa

Why Toke Style Is Loved

Toke Makinwa’s style journey wasn’t just about clothes. It’s about growth, confidence, and a woman coming into her own. From her failed marriage to business wins, Toke has used fashion to reflect her evolution—and Nigerians have watched every step of the way.

She’s taught us that you can be soft and sexy, classy and bold, playful and powerful. You can move to any desired level you want in life and your style should evolve with you.

 

Toke Makinwa

Final Word

Toke Makinwa didn’t just stumble into fashion greatness—she walked into it head high, looks and all. From a simple girly to a full-blown style queen, her evolution has been a joy to watch.

If there’s one thing to learn from Toke, it’s this: never be afraid to switch it up, serve looks, and own your game. Because fashion is not just what you wear, it’s how you show up in the world. And Toke? She shows up fierce.

read also: Biography of Cynthia Onoriode Lowo -Model and Fashion Icon

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Highlights: What the Stars Wore at the AMVCA.

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Now that the drama has died down a little, for the 2025 AMVCA let’s talk about this particular time of the year when stars align and Africa’s finest strut their stuff on the most glamorous carpet in African entertainment. The 2025 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards didn’t just bring the heat, it scorched. And the fashion? Darling, it spoke. From earthy art to celestial couture, here’s who served the most unforgettable looks of the night.

 

Diiadem – The Golden Butterfly

 

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Diiadem at AMVCA red carpet

Diiadem fluttered in like a luxe butterfly goddess in a body-hugging gown encrusted with shimmering gold and brown embellishments. The highlight? Giant beaded butterflies perched dramatically across the bodice and flowing train. The plunging neckline and mermaid silhouette? A moment. She didn’t come to play, she came to dazzle.

 

Bimbo Ademoye – The Pink Dream

 

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Bimbo Ademoye at AMVCA red carpet

Soft, sweet, and sassy, Bimbo glided in with a dreamy dual-tone pink number. The darker rose bodice hugged her beautifully, while the pastel ruffled skirt brought the drama. Glittering accents at the waist tied it all together, giving us fairy tales and fierceness.

Ini Dima-Okojie – Dark Royalty

 

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Ini-dinma Okojie at AMVCA red carpet

Ini looked like she walked out of a high-fashion fantasy. Her sheer black corset gown featured a bold off-shoulder neckline and sculpted skirt. The pearly accessories added a soft, luxe contrast to the edginess of her dress. Gothic glam? Signed, sealed, delivered.

 

Nana Akua Addo – White Swan Realness

 

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Ghanaian star Nana at AMVCA red carpet

Yes, the Ghanaian queen came to slay, and we love her, so she stays. Nana wore a show-stopping white masterpiece made entirely of scale-like discs. The headpiece alone? Architectural brilliance. The gown gave a futuristic mermaid in heaven, and honestly, she wins for drama and detail.

 

Doyin David – Mother Nature, But Make It Fashion

 

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Doyin David at AMVCA 2025 red carpet

Doyin’s earth-toned gown was a wearable sculpture. Crafted from root-like textures with pops of green leaves, she gave a forest queen on a runway. The silhouette hugged her in all the right places while still being avant-garde. Nature chic? We see you.

 

Uche Montana – Tropical Mermaid Energy

 

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Uche Montana at AMVCA 2025 red carpet

Uche brought color, shine, and flow with a teal sequined dress featuring burnt-orange chiffon drapes. The sheer details, flowing fishtail, and flower-like patterns were a tropical storm in the best way. A look that moved, literally and figuratively.

 

Mercy Atang – Regal in Gold

 

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Mercy Atang at AMVCA 2025 red carpet

Mercy went full-on empress in a gold-toned gown with geometric beading, dramatic tassel sleeves, and a perfectly matching purse. The standout feature? A glorious flower crown gele-like headpiece. This was luxury with intention, rich, rooted, and regal.

Fun fact: Mercy’s dress was made with over One million golden safety pins. Tell us about creativity at an all time high. 

 

Mercy Eke – Ice Queen Energy

 

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Mercy Eke at AMVCA 2025 red carpet

In a glimmering, silvery-white masterpiece, Mercy floated onto the scene. Her corset-style bodice, crystal details, and voluminous skirt made her look like a diamond in motion. The glistening backdrop added to the magical, frozen glam effect. Stunning doesn’t even begin.

 

Mercy Aigbe – Cosmic Royalty

 

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Mercy Aigbe at AMVCA 2025 red carpet

Mercy gave us the moon and the stars, literally. Her gown featured a crescent moon sculpture, a sun-painted bodice, and a starry black skirt. She turned herself into a walking universe. Mercury must be in fashion, because she delivered planetary slayage.

 

Liquorose – Ethereal Rebel

 

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Liquorose at AMVCA 2025 red carpet

Dressed in sheer cream fishnet with a metallic floral sculpture across the torso, Liquorose looked like a ghostly goddess. The gray head veil added mystery, and the almost-nude illusion had us zooming in. High fashion meets haunting beauty.

 

Osas Ighodaro – Earth Goddess

 

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Osas Ighodaro at AMVCA 2025 red carpet

Olive, cream, and earthy accents made Osas look like a piece of sacred land. Her gown mimicked landscapes with twig-like headgear giving full-on “Mother of Nature” energy. The details? Chef’s kiss.

 

Jemima Osunde – Striking in Stripes

 

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Jemima Osunde at AMVCA 2025 red carpet

Jemima went bold in a silver and black strapless gown with a zebra-inspired bodice and voluminous pleated skirt. It was fierce, elegant, and made a solid case for structured glamour. A quiet slay, but a slay nonetheless.

 

Kiekie – Fairytale Feather Queen

 

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Kiekie at AMVCA 2025 red carpet

Kiekie brought Disney magic with a shimmering silver-blue gown that sparkled like an ice crystal. Sculpted shoulder tendrils added a feathery softness, and her short gray hair made the whole thing feel modern yet whimsical. She glowed, period. The Designer Veekee James really didn’t come to play on this year’s AMVCA looks. 

 

Akin Faminu – The Rose Detail King

 

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Akin Faminu at AMVCA 2025 red carpet

Akin stood out in a black-and-white suit, with embroidered red roses on one shoulder, elegant, artful, and impossibly clean. The dark glasses and hat tied it all together like the fashion-forward king he is.

 

Mike Afolarin – Pinstripe Don

 

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Mike Afolarin at AMVCA 2025 red carpet

Mike brought cool, quiet confidence in a double-breasted pinstripe blazer and loose pants. With braids, shades, and a pendant necklace, it was a refreshing break from overdone tuxedos. Smooth operator energy.

 

This year’s AMVCA red carpet was a feast. From sculpted gowns to nature-themed ensembles and galactic couture, the African stars gave us fashion to remember. One thing’s clear, when Africans do glam, they do it for good. 

 

Read Also: Top 10 Best-Dressed Celebrities at AMVCA 2025 Cultural Night

 

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Celebrity Couples Who Slayed the Met Gala 2025 Red Carpet!

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The Met Gala isn’t just fashion’s biggest night, it’s also the ultimate date night for Hollywood’s hottest couples. This year, stars stepped out in jaw-dropping coordinated looks, proving that love and style go hand in hand. From power duos like Rihanna and A$AP Rocky to newly engaged sweethearts Dua Lipa and Callum Turner, the 2025 Met Gala red carpet was a parade of romance and runway-worthy fashion.  

 

Let’s take a closer look at the couples who turned heads, stole hearts, and absolutely owned the theme Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.”

 

Rihanna & A$AP Rocky – The Ultimate Power Couple

 

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky didn’t just walk the carpet, they owned it. Rocky, one of the night’s co-chairs, kept it sleek in a custom AWGE-designed double-breasted jacket, while Rihanna stunned in a curve-hugging, tailored look that screamed boss energy. Oh, and did we mention they also announced they’re expecting baby number three? Talk about stealing the spotlight.  

 

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Rihanna and A$ap Rocky Red Carpet Look

Pharrell Williams & Helen Lasichanh – Louis Vuitton Royalty

  

Pharrell, another co-chair, brought his signature cool in a textured Louis Vuitton blazer, while his wife, Helen Lasichanh, complimented him in sleek LV tights and a fur bag. Their outfits were a love letter to Black dandyism, Pharrell even said their style was inspired by the “working class” putting on their “Sunday’s finest”.  

 

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Pharrell Williams & Helen Lasichanh’s Red Carpet Look

Dua Lipa & Callum Turner – The Newly Engaged Sweethearts

 

Fresh off their engagement news, Dua Lipa and Callum Turner looked like they stepped out of a romantic black-and-white film. Dua dazzled in Chanel, while Callum kept it classic in a sharp suit. Their chemistry? Unmatched.  

 

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Dua Lipa & Callum Turner 2025 Met Gala Red Carpet Look

Simone Biles & Jonathan Owens – The Athletic Power Duo

  

Olympic gold meets NFL strength! Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens proved that athleticism and high fashion go together perfectly. Simone’s sleek, tailored look was a winner, and Jonathan matched her energy with a dapper suit. Gold medal in a couple goals? Absolutely.  

 

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Simone Biles & Jonathan Owens 2025 Met Gala Red Carpet Look

Gabrielle Union & Dwyane Wade – Timeless Elegance

  

Gabrielle Union called her husband’s look “super fine, super hot, super tailored,” and honestly? She wasn’t wrong. The couple slayed in coordinated black-and-white Prada, proving that after years together, they still know how to turn heads.  

 

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Gabrielle Union & Dwyane Wade 2025 Met Gala Red Carpet Look

Alicia Keys & Swizz Beatz – Red Carpet Rebels

 

Matching pinstripes? Yes, please! Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz brought the heat in bold red suits, showing that couples who dress together, slay together.  

 

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Alicia Keys & Swizz Beatz 2025 Met Gala Red Carpet Look

Nick Jonas & Priyanka Chopra – Full-Circle Romance  

 

Eight years after first meeting at the Met Gala (thanks to Ralph Lauren!), this couple returned, still as stylish as ever. Priyanka’s Olivier Rousteing gown and Nick’s sharp suit were a perfect match, just like their love story.  

 

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Nick Jonas & Priyanka Chopra 2025 Met Gala Red Carpet Look

The 2025 Met Gala wasn’t just about the clothes, it was about the stories behind them. Whether it was Rihanna and Rocky’s baby news, Dua and Callum’s newly engaged glow, or Simone and Jonathan’s athletic power couple energy, these duos proved that the best fashion statements are made together.  

 

Which couple was your favorite? Let us know, because honestly, we can’t pick just one!  

 

Read Also: The Most Iconic Looks From the 2025 Met Gala

 

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Chioma Good Hair Slays in Black and Gold Elegance

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There’s just something about Nigerian fashionistas and black outfits, they know how to make it look like luxury itself. And when Chioma Good Hair steps into the picture? It’s fashion served hot with zero stress. Chioma keeps reminding us why she’s not just a beauty and business mogul, but a full-time fashion killer.

 

When Chioma Good Hair steps out, best believe she’s not just serving looks, she’s feeding the entire fashion industry. And this time? She didn’t just eat; she left no crumbs.

 

Dressed in an all-black ensemble that looked like it belonged on a private runway in Banana Island, Chioma gave us everything: elegance, drama, and “soft life” vibes wrapped in one look. 

 

Draped in layers of rich, flowing black fabric, the fashion mogul gave us the kind of “rich aunty” energy that makes you want to respect yourself and rearrange your entire wardrobe.

 

The layered black fabric flowed with a rhythm of its own, airy yet structured, with ruffled edges that added volume without swallowing her figure. It was giving “fashion with a purpose,” and we were locked in.

 

Chioma Good Hair posing in a layered black outfit with a black turban

Chioma Good Hair

Let’s break it down, shall we?

 

Chioma’s outfit was an all-black symphony, dramatic without doing too much, classy without trying too hard. The layered detailing on the outfit added dimension and flair, floating with that “I don’t rush for anyone” elegance. It was saying fashion week meets at a private estate in Banana Island. The sheer black drape on one side? Pure drama. And we’re here for every inch of it.

 

Now, let’s talk about that turban, because, wow. She wrapped it in a way that screamed “I own my crown” without even saying a word. Turbans can be tricky, but Chioma turned hers into a statement piece. Effortlessly bold, perfectly styled, and unapologetically regal.

 

Chioma Good Hair posing in a layered black outfit with a black turban

Chioma Good Hair in style

And sis didn’t stop there.

 

The accessories? Clean, gold, and serving money. That chunky gold choker was the kind of piece that says, “I’m important and I don’t need to shout.” A matching gold wristwatch, and bold gold bankles, a standout ring, and a golden woven handbag sealed the deal. The handbag? Let’s just say it looked like it had no business being on anything less than a first-class flight.

 

Even the sunglasses came through dripping in attitude. Small frames, dark tint, and full-on “don’t disturb me” energy.

 

Of course, she had her Techno phone in hand (because Chioma is always booked, busy, and ready for business). But let’s be honest, while the phone is cute, we were all zooming in on that outfit.

 

Chioma Good Hair posing in a layered black outfit with a black turban

Chioma Good Hair

Chioma Good Hair is a fashion blueprint, and this look? A certified slay. It’s the kind of outfit that makes you want to wear all black to that owambe and pretend you just “threw something on.”

 

Ladies, if you’re looking to steal some inspo from this slay, start with an all-black base, layer up with soft textures, and crown the look with bold gold. Oh, and don’t forget the turban. It’s not just an accessory. It’s an attitude.

 

Lesson of the day? When in doubt, go black, go gold, and go big, just like Chioma.

 

Read Also: Denim-on-Denim: Chioma Ikokwu Rocks Leather and Jeans in a Jaw-Dropping Combo

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