Lilian Afegbai penned emotional note of gratitude in her recent birthday celebration. Beyond glamour, she shared a message of growth, contentment, and peace. She wore a brown gown from Matopeda Atelier.

Lilian Afegbai: Instagram

The dress mirrored her new chapter. It was fitted shape designed with a diamond pattern brown tones. It had a corseted bodice that tied the waist, before it flowed into a peplum. The sleeves had same pattern, paired with a floor-length skirt.  She completed the look with a wide-brim hat in the same fabric.

Lilian Afegbai: Instagram

Lilian’s birthday message went beyond her outfit. She mentioned that she stayed in her path and believed in God even when it didn’t make any sense. In her words, “I’m glad you never gave up, even when it would’ve been easier to walk away,” this tells us how she has worked hard to be who she is today. The star described the moment as, “getting her flowers,” because she has watered every seed with faith, tears, and persistence.

Lilian Afegbai: Instagram

She went on to thank God for everything he has done for her in her life. She ended the message with a simple birthday wish: love, prayers, and a reminder for everyone to watch her movie on Lilian Afegbai TV on YouTube. Her brown monochrome look and heels said everything about the peace and purpose she found.

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When Banke Kuku unveiled her Spring/Summer 2026 Savannah collection in Lagos, one of the most noticed guests was Chioma Ikokwu. Known for her careful sense of style, she arrived in a vivid pink and green Banke Kuku dress that immediately drew attention.

Chioma Ikoku: Instagram

The figure-hugging design followed the growing trend of long, body-conscious dresses with defined waists and good ruching. Its print moved from bright pink at the top to deeper green tones and floral patterns at the hem.

Chioma completed her outfit with a matching drawstring bag by the same designer. The textured fabric and oversized tassels added interest. Her straight hair, clean makeup, and minimal jewellery allowed the focus to stay on the structure and colour of the piece.

Chioma Ikoku: Instagram

Her choice of look felt intentional, modern, and composed, and in tune with the direction of Nigerian fashion. Chioma’s personal style often shows how colour and print can be used with control rather than excess, and this outing showed that balance perfectly.

Banke Kuku’s Savannah collection explored bold range of colours and nature-inspired prints through up-to-date cuts that combine artistry and comfort. Chioma’s appearance fit naturally into that idea, representing the strength of local design and its growing influence across Africa’s fashion capitals.

Top designers, models, and celebrities gather to celebrate the beauty of African fashion on runways and red carpets at the GTCO Fashion Week. Like every other celebrity and fashion enthusiast who graced the occasion with their presence, Priscilla Ojo attended the event at the GTCO Fashion Week in a raffia dress designed by Tia Adeola.

Image: Priscilla Ojo: Instagram

The Tia Adeola raffia dress shows the designer’s creative use of raffia and texture. The dress is crafted with a layered design with an uneven hem that gives it shape and character. What is more impressive about the dress is the unique blend of traditional and modern elements which made it take center stage and she wore it gracefully with confidence and poise. She accessorized with chunky floral earrings, barb-wired inspired gold bangle, and gold slip-on heels.

Image: Priscilla Ojo: Instagram

Her outfit worked perfectly for the GTCO Fashion Week because it represented the event’s theme of “Fashion is Freedom”. The dress showed African creativity, and she wore it well. This also reflects her lively and energetic persona.

Her outfit is bold, audacious, and deeply rooted in culture. An event like GTCO Fashion Week sure deserves an outfit that draws attention in and off the runway. One that will be remembered for how exceptional it was.