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Wunmi Mosaku Honours African Heritage with Braided Hair and Bold Jewelry for Glamour UK Cover

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Wunmi Mosaku appears on the latest cover of Glamour UK in a photo story that draws on African heritage through hair, jewellery, and clothing. The British-Nigerian actress, known for her roles in Lovecraft Country and the most nominated film in Oscar history, Sinners, is photographed in a series of portraits that highlight braided hairstyles and strong metal jewellery.

Ekua King captures Mosaku against warm studio tones that keep the focus on the clothes and hair. Her braids were styled by Dionne Smith, and shaped into six braided loops, two large loops at the top and two smaller ones at each side of her face, near the temples. The hairstyle draws from long-standing Yoruba braiding traditions, known as Irun Kiko, where hair is often styled in intricate patterns that carry cultural significance.

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Creative stylist Georgia Medley presents Mosaku in a selection of textured garments paired with bold jewellery. In one portrait, she wears a wide white attire with long black earrings and a structured headpiece. Another image centres on a stacked metal neck ring known as Dzilla, which is worn close to the collarbone, a type of neck ring inspired by similar styles found in multiple cultural traditions, including the Ndebele and Kayan peoples.

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The editorial also moves through darker and brighter tones, where other portraits show Mosaku in a sheer black dress that falls loosely over the body, creating a light layered shape. In another full-length image, she wears a lime green hooded robe with a high slit that reveals one leg as she stands barefoot on an earth-toned set. Thick gold bangles line her forearms while the fabric hangs freely around the body.

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Set designer Joshua Stovell keeps the background simple with clay-coloured ground and soft walls, allowing the materials like fabric, braids, and metal to stand out.
Makeup artist Joy Adenuga keeps Mosaku’s skin smooth with a deep lip colour that gives the portraits a strong finish. Nail artist Tinu Bello completes the beauty details with dark burgundy nails that work well with the gold jewellery and warm tones used across the shoot.

The shoot was produced in London by Raw Production under the editorial direction of Kemi-Olivia Alemoru. Behind-the-scenes footage was filmed by Nathaniel Rodriguez and edited by Celia Gomez.

Across the images, braids and metal jewellery act as cultural markers, linking the fashion story to traditions that have long shaped African identity.

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Bimbo Ademoye Just Turned a Hair Extension Into the Chicest Tie Detail

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Bimbo Ademoye often experiment with styles, and her latest fashion style felt like it was made for its own applause. Known for her infectious energy and on-screen versatility, Nollywood star just proved that when it comes to style, she sets her own direction, shown in her recurring preference for corseted pieces.

She wore a sharp, burgundy power suit, Bimbo could have easily gone for a conventional silk necktie or a statement necklace. Instead of that, she went for a braided hair extension.

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Ademoye wore a structured, single-breasted blazer from Mimmikasu, with sharp lapels and padded shoulders that was sharply tailored to her frame. Bimbo paired it with matching high-waisted, straight-leg tailored trousers that created a seamless line.

Underneath the blazer she wore a crisp white button-down shirt. The key detail of her outfit was her necktie, a thick, neatly three-strand braided hair extension in a matching wine-red shade, tucked under the collar.

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While Bimbo’s hair was styled in a blunt-cut bob with a sharp middle part, her makeup featured defined, arched brows, neutral eyeshadow, and a glossy lip that complemented the bold tones of her suit.

For accessories, she carried a structured top-handle satchel in an off-white and black snakeskin print from Winston Leather sporting oversized, gold wire-framed aviator-style clear glasses. Her outfit was completed with classic black pointed-toe heels.

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Back in February, she was in a dark brown leather jacket, white fitted skirt, knee-high boots, and a red Lady Dior bag, giving every bit of a cool girl feel. Now she’s in a tailored suit with a braided tie. Different looks, same Bimbo.

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Edo Heads West in Barrel Pants and a Cowboy Hat

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Ini Edo attended the premiere of ‘Michael Jackson’ and referenced Michael Jackson’s signature hat and styling . “How I attended the private screening of Michael (The Legacy Room) this evening. I thought… what other way to honour this iconic character but to pull up in MJ’s signature hat game and jacket paired with indigenous pair of gorgeous pants by Chidimma Fashion. I believe I clocked this look” she captioned. 

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The Nile Entertainment hosted the high-profile gathering  in collaboration with Universal Pictures and Nigerian music icon Mr. P (Peter Okoye). The event took place on April 19, 2026, at EbonyLife Place in Victoria Island, Lagos. The screening brought together 24 notable figures and several Nollywood stars to celebrate Jackson’s impact on music and film before the movie’s official nationwide release on April 22. While most celebrities arrived in varied looks, Ini chose to represent the essence of the event through her outfit.

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She went for an Afro-western inspired look. She wore an indigenous pair of Nanya barrel pants from Chidimma Fashion.

The high-waisted design features a voluminous shape and fringe detailing along the outer seams, adding movement and texture to the bold woven fabric. Ini wore a tailored black cropped blazer. The sharp, structured shoulders add a sharp finish that keeps it current.

She completes the outfit with a Western twist. She layered the look with a black cowboy hat featuring crystal-fringe brims. 

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For accessories, she pairs it with black pointed-toe pumps and a small, structured Valentino Locò handbag. Her earrings were silver-toned drop earrings, and carried a Valentino Locò clutch and wore silver-toned rings. She completed her look with a pair of black sunglasses.

Ini Edo reflected the event in her outfit. She traded her usual figure-hugging styles for structured indigenous tailoring.

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Chinenye Nnebe Goes All In on Yellow

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“May your day be as bright as these pictures” Chinenye Nnebe says in her latest Instagram post. Instead of those dramatic gowns we often see on celebrities, she went for a monochromatic short-suit that feels both professional and laid-back. Its a bright, fresh look that shows her growing style influence.

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She wore a pale yellow short-suit that balanced structure with ease. The oversized blazer had a sharp, padded shoulders and a single black button. Instead of trousers, she paired it with matching wide-leg bermuda shorts cut just above the knee. By wearing the blazer without a top underneath, she created a deep neckline that draws focus to her jewelry. Her hair was styled in a jet-black, chin-length bob with a straight middle part that framed her face. She wore natural makeup with warm earthy tones, and a nude lip.

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Her accessories are where she played with contrast. She layered chunky white pearls in varying lengths, filling the open neckline. To offset the tailoring, she added a yellow LA Dodgers baseball cap. She added white cat-eye sunglasses and a yellow mini-handbag. For her feet, she chose pointed-toe white slingback heels that complements her pearls and glasses.

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What sets this apart is the unexpected pairings that work. A baseball cap with a tailored blazer set, Bermuda shorts with heels, and layered pearls. Its a different direction from her all-black look she wore on February 12, where she leaned into a darker, sharper shade in a black blazer, wide-leg trousers, a fedora, and a quilted Chanel bag.This yellow outfit is brighter and more playful, but both look reply on the same confident styling approach.

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