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The Veekee Experience: A 30th Birthday Soiree Like No Other

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Veekee James’ 30th birthday soiree has been the talk of the town, and for good reason! The Nigerian fashion designer celebrated this milestone birthday in style, with a lavish party that was attended by a host of A-list celebrities. Veekee declared the theme of the party to be “High fashion”, everyone brought their A-game to the party. Best believe, it was beyond a party but a beautiful movie experience.

Veekee James in her first outfit for her 30th birthday soiree

Veekee James in her first outfit for her 30th birthday soiree

What’s really impressive about her 30th Soiree is how Veekee James used her birthday celebration as an opportunity to shine the spotlight on other Nigerian fashion designers. From June 1 to 9, she showcased a different designer each day, the idea is to appreciate and lift other designers in the industry within and across borders. Talk about using your platform for good!

Here are the designers and brands she spotlighted:

Veekee James rocking a designed by Shapes by Nelson

Veekee James rocking a designed by Shapes by Nelson

– Shapes by Nelson: A Ghanaian fashion brand that created a show-stopping, beaded red dress with exaggerated sleeves.

Veekee James rocking a design by Amy Aghomi

Veekee James rocking a design by Amy Aghoji

Amy Aghomi: A designer who created a beautiful floral dress with dramatic floral sleeves and a gorgeous corset.

Veekee James wearing Glam Stitches

Veekee James wearing Glam Stitches

Glam Stitches: A designer who crafted a Mother Africa-inspired dress made of intricate cowry beads.

Veekee James in Bukola Crystal's design

Veekee James in Bukola Crystal’s design

Bukola Crystals: A budding designer who made a breathtaking blue crystal dress that looked like a sparkling reflection of the sea.

Veekee James in MSO Lagos design

Veekee James in MSO Lagos design

MSO Lagos: A fashion brand that designed a stunning maroon dress with a mix of leather and taffeta.

Veekee James in Mimmikasu design

Veekee James in Mimmikasu’s design

Mimmikasu: She created a beautiful floral dress with dramatic floral sleeves and a gorgeous corset.

Veekee James in Sarabell Couture design

Veekee James in Sarabell Couture design

Sarabell Couture: A fashion brand that made an aquamarine beaded number that accentuated Veekee’s figure perfectly.

Veekee James in Abbaswoman design

Veekee James in Abbaswoman design

Abbas Woman: delivered a stunning cosmic fantasy — a deep blue gown covered in galaxy-like sparkles, complete with an orbit of planets that seemed to float around her. This design brought fashion and art together in the most creative way.

Veekee James wearing Bella by Airlahills

Veekee James wearing Bella by Airlahills

Bella by Airla_Hills: A fashion brand that designed a stunning ensemble featuring a double wrapper, corset, and floral sleeve.

Veekee James in Djec Fashion design

Veekee James in Djec Fashion design

Djec Fashion: A Cameroonian designer, she crafted a form-fitting pattern with Cameroon fabric designs featuring a unique blend of geometric patterns and traditional African designs.

What made her celebration even more historic was the custom-made, 20-foot-tall, 30-tier cake — a towering masterpiece that nearly touched the heavens. Costing a whopping N18 million, the cake was a true marvel of design and engineering.

Veekee James 20 ft tall birthday cake

Veekee James 20 ft birthday cake

As for the party itself, it was a night to remember. Guests were dressed to the nines in black and gold, and everything — from the music to the dancing to that unforgettable cake — came together to celebrate Veekee James’ remarkable life and career. She is truly a powerhouse in the fashion industry.

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Dede Ashiogwu Is on a Streak With These Gallery Looks

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Dede Ashiogwu  has always had a strong style portfolio, and her latest gallery update shows her range. Each outfit reflects a different approach to dressing, combining structured pieces with relaxed fits and traditional elements with modern cuts. From eveningwear to casual wear, a reworked fusion saree gown, Y2K-inspired street style, tailoring, and a textured tweed two-piece, the mix shows how she moves between styles while keeping her personal style clear. The variety holds attention.

Evening Look

Dede Ashiogwu – Instagram

In the first look, she wore a short black one-shoulder gown with a modern edge. The dress fit her well creating a sophisticated and timeless evening look. She paired the fit with black sheer tights, dark pointed-toe heels and dark shades.

Casual Wear

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For her second look, she opted for a relaxed style. Dede wore a white sleeveless crop top combined with a flowing grey midi-length skirt. She completed the look with black strappy flat sandals and sunglasses. The look was simple, clean and suitable for daytime wear.

Fusion Saree Gown 

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She switches things up for her next outfit of a saree gown, a fusion of traditional Indian attire and western contemporary fashion. The off-white fabric features large pink and red floral prints, dropping smoothly over one shoulder and flowing to the floor. Her makeup was simple and she paired it with an orange handbag.

 

Y2K Street Style

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Dede Ashiogwu decides to go for a street style here. It’s a casual and trendy outfit that incorporates Y2K fashion elements. She wears a fitted white short sleeve crop shirt that exposes her midriff. She pairs it with a light-wash blue baggy jeans, the Jeans are high-waist and is ripped on the legs. She accessorized the fit with high top sneakers, clear-framed glasses and a small black handbag with bright yellow charms on it.

Smart Tailoring

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She follows with a more structured look, leaning on clean tailoring. Combining a long-sleeved white blouse with a high-waist knee length black skirt with a side slit. It’s a versatile look accessorized with black heels and a matching black handbag.

Tweed Two-piece 

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She a tweed blazer and short two-piece set, offering a blend of structure and comfort with a touch of vintage. The textured grey and black set is paired with a black inner top and black pointed-toe heels.

Neutral Comfort Finish

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She rounds up this gallery streak with an oversized neutral beige button down shirt and matching tailored shorts. She paired it with high black rain boots. Creating a comfortable and stylish look.

Dede Ashiogwu’s recent gallery shows she can switch between different styles effectively.

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Tacha Makes the Case for Houndstooth in Mini and Cropped

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Tacha is showing us how to wear houndstooth without looking old-fashioned. The reality TV star posted some photos on Instagram on Feb 4, 2026, in a matching cropped jacket and mini skirt set. The black-and-white print usually seen as conservative, suddenly feels modern.

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Her coordinated black and white outfit works because of its shape and fit. She wore a cropped blazer, with long sleeves and a collar. A matching mini skirt follows. Underneath the blazer she wore a white collared shirt. She accessorized the fit with large circular gold hoop earrings and rings. The look is completed with pointed-toe heels. Her makeup and hair were styled in a simple way.

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The look relies on tailoring. The clean lines of the blazer and skirt gives the print a new feel, moving it away from formal image. Instead, it fits easily into a modern wardrobe with clear cuts and simple styling choices.

The choice to stick with black and white keeps the attention on the outfit and highlights the design. It shows that houndstooth can still work today when it’s styled with care.

This look shows that you can make classic prints work with a clean fit and simple styling, houndstooth can feel modern and wearable.

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Nigerian Artists at the 2026 Grammy Awards: What They Wore

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At the 68th Annual Grammy Awards held on February 1, 2026, Nigerian artists were among the stars on the red carpet in Los Angeles. Their choices of tailored suits, sheer fabric and Ankara textiles highlighted their ability to experiment with styles.

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Davido, who was nominated for Best African Performance for his song “With You” featuring Omah Lay, attended the ceremony alongside Chioma and wore a sharply tailored black double-breasted suit detailed with ornate silver embroidery across the lapels, cuffs and hem. Chioma opted for a sheer black gown with lace panels and black 3D floral appliqués across the bodice and skirt. The high neckline and long sleeves contrasted with the sheer fabric.

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Ayra Starr was also nominated for Best African performance and wore a custom sheer black deep-V gown with long sleeves and a floor-length hem by designer Nicola Bacchilega. She accessorized with a diamond and ruby necklace and rings from Akano Diamonds.

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Dorcas Fapson, also known as Ms DSF, attended the Grammy in a white gown that was covered in crystals on the blouse, with a halter-neck and a defined waist. The skirt was made in sheer fabric with a high slit at the waist. She paired the outfit with a crystal headpiece and jeweled heels. The gown looked like bridal wear.

 

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Jaywon wore a patterned Ankara blazer, blending traditional African prints with modern tailoring, paired with tailored trousers, a white shirt, black tie and white sneakers for a contemporary red-carpet look.

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