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  • Davido shines as he walks runway at Lagos fashion week

    Davido shines as he walks runway at Lagos fashion week

    Afrobeats singer, David Adeleke better known as Davido has appeared on the runway at 2024 Lagos Fashion Week.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that 2024 Lagos Fashion Week began on October 23, featuring panel discussions on global economics and marketing for African fashion entrepreneurs.

    This year’s African fashion ceremony showcases facilitators from diverse fields, including education, technology, trading, and the global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

    However, on Thursday the ‘Feel’ crooner walked the runway for prominent designer Ugo Monye, donning an all-brown regalia fabric.

    Ugo was the designer behind Davido’s look for his traditional wedding.

    In the clips from the event, the singer’s kingly outfit included a red-plated beads around his neck, a stylish staff, and a chocolate-colored cap.

    Also in the clip, an excited audience were captured cheering as Davido walked the stage twice, unveiling Ugo Monye’s face on his second walk.

    Watch the video below;

     

    Reacting, a fan, Empress Yetty wrote, “Man of the Year.”

    Another fan, Hype Manguru wrote, “My Idolo fine boy steeze.”

    African Excellence wrote, “Person just dey everywhere dey hustle. And una say na papa money dey help am.”

    Kani With Grace wrote, “001 supporting our culture Africa to the world.”

     Hype Lady_Y wrote, “Keep making us proud of you. Always active. 001, you won’t run down Ase.”

  • Lagos Fashion Week: Actress Iyabo Ojo speaks on juggling business with acting

    Lagos Fashion Week: Actress Iyabo Ojo speaks on juggling business with acting

    Popular Nigerian actress and entrepreneur, Iyabo Ojo has given a hint on how to juggle filmmaking and business and still try to balance both.

    The actress who was one of the Speakers at the Lagos Fashion Show held at Eko hotels and suites advised young persons seeking to combine both businesses with another profession to consider some factors before doing so.

    Ojo, who is also the Chief Executive Officer of Fespris Limited told the gathering how she became highly successful in combining business with acting.

    She noted that her passion for cooking made her open an Amala joint in the Lekki area of Lagos, adding that being a fashionista also aided her in delving into the fashion business.

    The beautiful actress advised young prospective entrepreneurs to be steadfast and be straight to the point in decision-making. She added that they should, first of all, get their feasibility studies right before jumping into any kind of business.

    Ojo noted that the right finances must be gotten right before thinking of any business start-up.

    She further explained that if finances are a challenge, they can get a job to save up but advised they pray that they have an understanding boss.

    She explained that it wasn’t easy combining acting with business because both are very demanding, however, Ojo said that she’s got very hardworking and dedicated staffers that can hold fort for her whenever she’s away at location.

    Alice Iyabo Ojo is a Nigerian film actress, director, and producer. She has featured in over 150 films and has produced more than 14 of her own

  • Nigerian celebrities, Shaggi, whitemoney, others shine at African Fashion Show

    Nigerian celebrities, Shaggi, whitemoney, others shine at African Fashion Show

    Nigerian celebrities Broda Shaggi, Mercy Aigbe, and White Money all gathered to add spice, color, and glamour to African Fashion.

    The three-day event which started on September 7-9  was held at Eko Hotels and suites and African textiles, fabrics, and designs were on display for the  world to see.

    Fashionista and Popular show host, Denrele Edun was the master of ceremony and he was on hand to thrill the audience, even as he spoke about his journey in the fashion industry.

    However, in one of the sessions, the Masterclass, Toyin Lawani the convener, advised young entrepreneurs and designers to be focused and steadfast and believe in their abilities.

    Lawani gave scholarships to 10 prospective fashion designers at the show to help them grow in the industry.

    The week featured over 60 designers from across Africa. On the first day, guests arrived on the red carpet and took turns to view fabrics, jewelry, and other fashion items that were on display on stands and cubicles at the venue. The red carpet session was followed by a fashion show where models strutted the walkway in outfits of designers such as Modesty Signature, Adire Odua Ready To Wear, and Glue by Nasir Elias.

    Fashion Brands from major African countries were showcased at various spots on the exhibition stands.

    The African Fashion Show is organized annually to promote and showcase AFRICA’s fabrics, designs, and textiles to the world.