The Oleku style is making its way into the spotlight but with a redefined twist. The classic Nigerian short wrapper style is back, from Lagos parties to celebrity photo shoots, the oleku is everywhere again. The women bringing it back are not playing it safe at all.

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Mercy Aigbe kicked things off in a mini dress in black and burgundy damask brocade with intricate swirls, featuring wide, flared sleeves and an asymmetrical mini hemline detailed with metallic gold fringe. She styled her outfit with a sculptural gele crafted from the same damask fabric, dark round retro-style sunglasses, a metallic gold chain necklace and a small rectangular red micro bag. Mercy completed her look with red strappy high-heeled sandals.

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Bose Ogulu, Burna Boy’s mum and manager, wore a bright neon green crochet lace blouse featuring wide, bell-shaped sleeves and a high-waisted mini skirt in wrapped form made from a rich green and gold patterned brocade fabric. She styled it with a gele in matching patterned green fabric of the skirt, a gold necklace, drop earrings, and a metallic clutch bag.

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Kiekie went all out in a high-low mini dress from her brand Accost Collection in jacquard material with an intricate pattern in blue, magenta and red, which had puff sleeves and a pleated short flowing side train. She styled the look with a large, multi-layered matching gele crafted from the same jacquard fabric, traditional layered coral bead necklaces from Ordawyse Jewels and matching bracelets, dark cat-eye sunglasses and a cherry red quilted leather handbag. Her shoes were turquoise satin pointed-toe pumps.

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Simi Dapson stepped out in a gold mini dress heavily designed with sequins, beads, and intricate embroidery, featuring sheer long sleeves and a draped fabric detail extending from the hip. She accessorized with a well-tied gele in a muted champagne tone adorned with matching dark embroidery, a bold necklace and matching drop earrings, and a rectangular red clutch bag fully covered in sparkling red sequins. Her footwear was a high-heeled shoe with an open-toe design.

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Bimbo Ademoye  wore a metallic silver mini dress trimmed with deep red ostrich feathers, accessorized with a shiny red metallic gele, gold earrings and necklace and complemented with red strappy heels. Bold, dramatic, and very much Bimbo.

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Hilda Baci wore an all-pink lace embroidered top, ruched pink mini skirt, a neat bow-tied pink gele, she carried a silver mini bag and she wore embellished kitten heels.

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Nelly Mbonu wore a fitted lace mini dress featuring three-quarter sleeves and a floor-length side train dropping from the waist, crafted from an intricate overlay lace in a combination of sky blue and silver threads. Her accessories included a big circular-style gele made from a smooth, bright cerulean blue fabric, a matching cerulean blue ipele draped over her right arm featuring a silver floral print, a filigree gold pendant necklace with matching drop earrings. For footwear, she went with classic white pointed-toe pumps.

These women are not just revisiting an old trend. They are rebuilding it with better fabrics, and stronger accessories. The oleku is no longer just for owambe. It has crossed over into a full fashion conversation, and judging by these looks, it is not going anywhere soon.

British-Nigerian rapper David Orobosa Omoregie popularly known as Dave, has officially announced his first headline concert in Lagos, scheduled for 16 and 17 October, 2026, at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Cultural and Creative Arts formerly known as the National Theatre. The announcement was made through Dave’s official social media platforms. He revealed that the shows to be performed are part of his ongoing “The boy who played the harp” world tour.

Dave is widely recognised as one of the most successful rap artist in United Kingdom with several awards.

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Despite his Nigerian root, he has never headlined a concert in Nigeria before. This makes the announcement a homecoming moment as one of the most successful British-Nigerian artist prepares to perform in Nigeria for the first time.

The Lagos shows are being viewed as a significant milestone in his career indicating his global success and a special return to his ancestral roots. Which strengthens the growing connection between global music stars and African audiences. The performances are expected to bring together fans from across Nigeria and beyond, as it celebrates the growing influence of African culture on the global music scene. The Lagos shows further strengthens the growing connection between international music stars and African audiences.

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As the concert date continues to draw nearer, anticipation continues to build among fans eager to witness Dave’s headline concert in Nigeria. With his strong reputation for live shows, lyrical storytelling, and chart-topping records the concert is expected to be the most remarkable music event in Lagos this year.

Nike and Slawn a Nigerian-born, London-based artist have officially unveiled their collaborative Nigeria-inspired collection linked to Nike’s 2026 football campaign on 26 of May, 2026.

The partnership, which merges sport, fashion, and street culture, has already sparked online for its unique design and strong representation of the Nigerian identity.

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Slawn, known for his creative style, graffiti-inspired graphics to the collection, moving beyond the traditional jersey concept making Nigeria’s cultural identity blend with streetwear aesthetics. The piece featured hand-drawn artistic combination of green, black and white colourways with spray paint, and large ‘NAIJA’ branding.

The collection includes various fashion piece such as jerseys, hoodies, T-shirts and jackets all carrying unique artistic designs that differentiate them from traditional football merchandise. One unique feature is the bold NAIJA branding.

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What makes the unveiling even more significant is the lineup of famous Nigerian personalities featured in the campaign, including Jay-Jay Okocha, Patience Ozokwo, Samuel Chukwueze and Tolu Arokodare.

Beyond football, the collaboration highlights how sportswear continues to intersect with art and entertainment. Rather than presenting football only as a sport, Nike and Slawn’s collaboration is aligned with celebrating the country’s creativity, street energy and global cultural relevance.

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Many fans have linked the collection to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. However, it is important to note that the collaboration is a special lifestyle collection and not Nigeria’s official World Cup kit.