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**MUST SEE**BN Red Carpet Fab: The 2013 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards
It was all about glitz and glamour in Lagos on Saturday 9th March 2013. The anticipated inaugural edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards took place in style at the Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. As expected the awards ceremony drew the attendance of some of the biggest names in the African movie and music industry.
The show hosted by Nigerian media personality/BBA host IK Osakioduwa and Zimbabewean TV star/former BBA contestant Vimbai Mutinhiri, kicked off at 7 PM.
From Jackie Appiah and OC Ukeje taking home top honours as the best actress and actor respectively to electric on-stage performances by Femi Kuti, Tiwa Savage, Banky W, Efya and Iyanya, the show lived up to critical expectations.
On Monday, BellaNaija Style brought you its best dressed list from the event, now it is time for all the red carpet fabulousness. Check out your favourite stars in their stylish best.
*DISCLAIMER* – There are A LOT of photos from this event, if you can’t go through them, you can check out BellaNaija’s Best Dressed List 🙂
Grecian-Inspired
TV Presenter Yvonne “Vixen” Ekwere dazzled at the awards ceremony on Saturday in a purple Grecian-esque dress by Jovani from Exquisite Style. The floor length dress with silver embellishments, was styled with silver drop earrings, a diamond ring and a purple clutch. Yvonne finished her look by letting her hair down and opting for smoky eyes, highlighted eyebrows and light purple lipstick.
Yvonne “Vixen” Ekwere in Jovani
Nigerian songstress Waje posed on the red carpet in a gold dress by Enthyst. The dress which features silver embellishments on the shoulder and on the waist, was accessorized with gold stud earrings, an ivory-gold clutch and a gold bracelet. Opting for an up do, Waje wore red lipstick and green nail polish.
Waje in Enthyst
Moments with Mo TV host Mo Abudu looked simply fab in a purple dress with silver sequin details. Letting her hair down, she accessorized with silver bracelets, a silver ring and a silver clutch.
Mo Abudu
Glam Squad TV co-host Latasha Ngwube was also one to see at the event. Draped in a blue floor length dress with embellished cap sleeved shoulders, she styled her look with a diamond bracelet and a silver clutch. Shoulder-length bangs and red lipstick completed her look.
Latasha Ngwube
Event planner extraordinaire Ndidi Obiora arrived in a pink dress. Her dress which features an embellished bodice and chiffon skirt was styled with drop earrings, diamond bracelets and ring and a silver clutch.
Ndidi Obiora
Lagos style veteran Grace Egbagbe wore a blue one-shoulder dress with silver detailing. She completed her look by accessorizing with drop earrings, a diamond bracelet, a silver ring, an ivory clutch and green peep-toes.
Grace Egbagbe
The Hosts – Vimbai Mutinhiri & IK Osakioduwa
Nigerian media personality IK Osakioduwa and Zimbabwean TV star Vimbai Mutinhiri were the hosts of the awards ceremony.
After arriving on the red carpet with his wife in a single button navy blazer, cream pants and brown shoes, IK changed into a single button black tuxedo. He paired the suit with a white shirt, black bow tie and black shoes.
His co-host Vimbai Mutinhiri rocked three outfits. She told BellaNaija’s rep that she was styled by House of Nwocha and True Blossom from Zimbabwe. Her first outfit was a sequined long sleeve navy blouse and a high waist red skirt with a rise-and-fall hem. She accessorized with red drop earrings, red bracelets and red pumps.
For her second look, she wore a halter neck sea green dress which features a middle slit. She accessorized with silver hoop earrings, a diamond ring and gold heels.
Her third and final look was a long sleeve lace peplum top and mini skirt which features an alluring train. With her hair swept up, Vimbai Mutinhiri completed her look with chandelier earrings and gold shoes.
#WinningStyle
Veteran Nollywood actor Olu Jacobs was honored with the Industry Merit Award for his long spanning career in the Nigerian movie industry. He wore a black suit to the awards show. His wife/iconic Nigerian actress Joke Silva was by his side. She wore a red chiffon gown.
Joke Silva & Olu Jacobs
Ghollywood actress Jackie Appiah won the best actress award for her role in Perfect Picture. Jackie arrived at the event in a red satin dress. She accessorized with bold cross-sign earrings, diamond bracelets and a pair of silver shoes.
Jackie Appiah
Hafiz Oyetoro was awarded the best actor in a comedy for his role in House a Part. He wore a traditional outfit.
Hafiz Oyetoro
Rising African starlet Maureen Koech, who wore a playful Ankara dress, was awarded best supporting actress for her role in Ties that Bind.
Maureen Koech
Looking sharp in a Taryor Gabriels black suit, OC Ukeje was AMVCA’s Best Actor. He won for his role in Two Brides and a Baby.
OC Ukeje
Nollywood starlet Ivie Okujaiye won the Industry Trailblazer Award. The AMBO season 5 winner wore a silver dress which features an embellished neckline.
Ivie Okujaiye
Ngendo Mukii‘s short film Yellow Fever won at the awards night. For her winning look, Ngendo chose a red Ankara dress.
Ngendo Mukii
Akin Omotoso posed with his Best Drama Movie Trophy for Man on Ground. He wore an all-black outfit.
Akin Omotoso
Mercy Johnson won the best actress in a comedy for her role in Dumebi, the Dirty Girl. Although Mercy couldn’t make it to the awards ceremony, veteran actress Patience Ozokwor accepted the award in her honour.
Patience Ozokwor
Matthew Nabwiso won the best supporting actor award for his role in A Good Catholic Girl
Matthew Nabwiso
Otelo Burning was the big winner of the night. The movie’s director Sara Blecher was all smiles as she posed for a photo-op in a grey knee length dress.
Sara Blecher
Ngozi Obasi took home the best costume designer award. She dressed Genevieve Nnaji and Osita Iheme in The Mirror Boy. For the awards ceremony, Ngozi wore a black dress.
Ngozi Obasi
Maami won the best local language film. The director of the indigenous production Tunde Kelani wore a proudly African outfit.
Tunde Kelani
It was double celebration for Nollywood producer/director Obi Emelonye. After carting away the best director trophy for The Mirror Boy, he and his wife Amaka were awarded for their script writing for the same movie. Obi kept his look simple in a white suit and black shirt while Amaka dazzled in a flowy chiffon lemon-green dress.
Obi & Amaka Emelonye
Designers Style
These creative individuals are known for dressing the biggest names in the entertainment industry. Now see how they fared at the 2013 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards
Ituen Basi in Ituen Basi
Zizi Cardow in Zizi Cardow
Adeyeye Adetayo in Taryor Gabriels
Lanre DaSilva-Ajayi in LDA
Nancy Nwadire in Iconic Inanity
Bridget Awosika in Bridget Awosika
Ugonna Omeruo in House of Nwocha
Bubu Ogisi of IamISISO
Yinka Fashola in Moofa
Isi Atagamen in Isi Atagamen
I ❤ Prints
Vivian Oputa wasn’t one to miss on the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards red carpet. The Nigerian aesthetic specialist wore a Peter Pilotto Fall/Winter 2012 dress. Shoulder length wavy locks, drop earrings, a gold necklace with a cross pendant, a black clutch and bi-coloured snakeskin strap heels completed her look.
Vivian Oputa in Peter Pilotto
Glam Report TV presenter Fade Ogunro was also at the 2013 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards. She wore a silk printed dress by Alter Ego. The dress from the Nigerian label was displayed at the 2012 MTN Lagos Fashion and Design Week.
Fade Ogunro in Alter Ego
Media personality Hauwa Mukan wore a multi-coloured dress by Ituen Basi. With her hair swept to the side, the Glam Squad presenter accessorized with diamond stud earrings, a silver bracelet, a green clutch and black sandals.
Hauwa Mukan in Ituen Basi’
Tinsel actress Funlola Aofiyebi-Raimi arrived at the awards show in a print dress by House of Marie. F.A.R accessorized with gold drop hoop-earrings, a gold bracelet and a gold clutch.
Funlola Aofiyebi-Raimi in House of Marie
Tonye Faloghi
TW Magazine editor Kemi Ogunleye posed for the BN cameras in a satin printed dress which features black sequin details on the waist. She accessorized with silver drop earrings and a glittering silver clutch.
Kemi Ogunleye
Quick Snaps
ChiDynma
Osita Iheme
Funke Kuku in Jewel by Lisa
Odun Ogunbiyi
Kayode Peters
Iretiola Doyle
Ngozi Omambala
Cecil Hammond
Erelu Abiola Dosunmu
Nike Oshinowo & Ben Bruce
Red Carpet Returnees
One of Nollywood’s golden actresses Liz Benson hasn’t been seen at red carpet events for years now but the star made a huge comeback at the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards with her husband Bishop Great Ameye. Liz Benson wore a light blue satin tube dress with a white lace bolero jacket, silver drop earrings, an ivory clutch and silver glittering shoes.
Liz Benson & Bishop Great Ameye
Nollywood’s former “Lover Boy” Saint Obi hasn’t featured in any recent movies and he was last publicly seen at the MTN Project Fame West Africa finale show in 2012. At the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, the actor was seen on the red carpet. He wore a grey suit, a white shirt, a white tie and white shoes.
Saint Obi
Emeka Ossai and his wife, Jumai made their first major public appearance at the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards after welcoming twins in September 2012. Emeka wore a black velvet blazer and pants, a print shirt and black shoes while his wife showed off her post baby body in pink.
Emeka & Jumai Ossai
Tricia Eseigbe-Kerry also made a red carpet comeback at the awards night. She wore a floor length dress which features a purple top and black skirt. It was styled with silver drop-ball-earrings, a purple bracelet, a silver clutch and black shoes.
Tricia Eseigbe-Kerry
Sartorial Gents
Music star Banky W looked sharp in an all black ensemble. His single button suit with sequined shawl lapel, black waist coat, black shirt and black shoes, complimented his dark shades.
Banky W
Nollywood actor and producer Desmond Elliot rocked a black single button tuxedo by David Wej. His look was completed with a white shirt, a black bow tie and black shoes.
Desmond Elliot in David Wej
Best Supporting actor nominee Kalu Ikeagwu was also one of the best dressed men at the awards night. He paired the double button suit with a white shirt and a black bow tie.
Kalu Ikeagwu
Music act Lynxxx was also at the 2013 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards. He wore a white blazer and black pants by Mai Atafo Inspired, a black shirt, a black bow tie, black shoes and dark shades. His music producer friend Ikon wore an all black outfit.
Lynxxx in Mai Atafo Inspired & Ikon
Tinsel actor Gideon Okeke wore a grey blazer, a black shirt, a black tie, black pants and black shoes.
Gideon Okeke
DJ Caise
Olisa Adibua
Fred Amata
Anthony Monjaro
Ifeanyi Dike Jnr
Adebola Williams
Anis Halloway
Ali Baba
Yibo Koko
Bryan Okwara
Girly
One of the Glam Report TV presenting trio Didi Ocheja was very much girly on the red carpet in a Lanvin for H&M Fall/Winter grey tulle dress with a sheer yoke. She accessorized the outfit accented with a chartreuse ribbon on her waist with a silver clutch and nude heels.
Didi Ocheja in Lanvin for H&M
Fashion stylist/Fashion editor at Genevieve Magazine Ezinne Chinkata looked pretty in red. Her Deola Sagoe V neckline dress which features a lace bodice and flared flower skirt, was styled with blue earrings, a red clutch and blue ankle strap heels. Judging from how Ezinne smiled on the red carpet, she knows she really looks good.
Ezinne Chinkata in Deola Sagoe
TV presenter Ogechukwu Osih wore a bi-coloured peplum top and matching skirt to the event. She styled her dress with gold earrings, a black bracelet, a black clutch and black heels.
Ogechukwu Osih
Checkered
Dotun
Sexy Steel
Gbenro Ajibade
Ankara Fest
Journey to Self actress Katherine Obiang wore a red Ankara dress which features a see-through black skirt. She finished her look with pearl earrings and necklace and a black clutch.
Katherine Obiang
Nollywood starlet Uzor Osimkpa wore a sequined gold corset and blue Ankara skirt with a middle slit by Nigerian design label, Byge.
Uzor Osimkpa in Byge
Soul Muzik act Zaina wore a stunning piece by Ituen Basi. She accessorized with diamond earrings, a blue clutch and blue heels. She finished her look with wavy locks and pink lipstick.
Zaina in Ituen Basi
Nigerian petroleum minister Diezani Alison-Madueke chose an Ankara-print jacket and red skirt by Iconic Invanity. She styled her outfit with a red camisole, diamond drop earrings, diamond necklace, a blue clutch and black shoes.
Diezani Alison-Madueke in Iconic Invanity
Ladies in Red
Model Isio Wanogho took to the red carpet in a red sleeveless dress. She styled her outfit with diamond stud earrings, a coral-and-diamond bracelet and sleek hair.
Isio Wanogho
Music act Seyi Shay wore a red tube dress which features a see-through lace hem by Toju Foyeh. She accessorized with diamond stud earrings, a black neck piece, a black bracelet and red shoes.
Seyi Shay in Toju Foyeh
On-air-personality Omotunde “Lolo” opted for a red chiffon dress. She accessorized with silver earrings, a yellow-and-black polka dot clutch and yellow heels.
Omotunde “Lolo”
Stylist Aisha Shaba wore a red long sleeve crop top and a thigh-high slit skirt. She completed her look with an afro, drop gold earrings and silver heels.
Aisha Shaba
She Likes to Sparkle
The Search actress Rukky Sanda dazzled in a sequined cap sleeved and backless dress by Fashionista. Sweeping her blond locks into a chignon, she accessorized with diamond earrings, a silver ring, a silver bracelet and a silver clutch. Matching her eye shadow with the colour of her dress, she opted for pink lipstick.
Rukky Sanda in Fashionista
Clinic Matters TV actress Lilian Esoro sparkled as she waltzed down the red carpet in a sequined number. Her dress features a silver bodice while the skirt with a side slit was green. Lilian who opted for wavy locks with a center parting and red lipstick, accessorized with diamond drop earrings, a gold wrist watch, red Lulu Guinness lips clutch and red shoes.
Lilian Esoro
Spice TV presenter Ariyike Akinbobola supported a young design label, Mood Deo at the awards ceremony. She arrived in a grey sequined dress which features a ruffled black shoulder detail and train. She accessorized with a black clutch and silver heels.
Ariyike Akinbobola in Mood Deo
Yoruba actress Fathia Balogun also chose a sequined dress. Her V neckline blue dress was styled with diamond drop earrings, an ivory clutch and silver heels.
Fathia Balogun
Celebrity stylist Veronica Ebie-Odeka chose a grey sequined knee length dress. Letting her hair down, she accessorized with silver drop earrings, a black clutch and black sandals.
Veronica Ebie-Odeka
Nicky Coppola
It’s a Colourful Day
Actress Ashionye Michelle Raccah wore one of her most edgy looks yet – an orange V neckline dress with a slit. Rocking a short hair, Ashionye opted for smoky eyes and red lipstick. Her look was completed with gold hoop earrings, a gold bracelet, a gold belt and white-and-black heels.
Ashionye Michelle Raccah
Creator and producer of Glam Report TV Bola Bolagun took to the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards red carpet in a purple satin dress by Tiffany Amber. Her floor length dress accentuated with a silver belt, was paired with gold studs, a pink ruffled clutch and a chic afro.
Bola Bolagun in Tiffany Amber
Tiwa Savage went for a more demure look at the awards night. She wore a blue round neck silk dress by Bridget Awosika. The Without My Heart songstress styled the floor length sleeve dress with diamond earrings, a blue clutch and her engagement ring. Her look was completed with sleek pulled-back hair and nude lipstick.
Tiwa Savage in Bridget Awosika
Nollywood actor/producer Moses Inwang showed his love for colours on Saturday evening. He wore a purple blazer, blue shirt, black trouser and laced sneakers.
Moses Inwang
Simi Osomo also brought colour to the red carpet. She arrived in a bright yellow long sleeve dress which features a peekaboo decolletage. Showing her love for vivid hues, she styled with pink pumps as well as a statement coral-and-gold bracelet and silver hoop earrings.
Simi Osomo
Yeni Kuti showed off her fun side while posing for the cameras in a green satin dress. She accessorized with a matching satin head piece, green clutch and green heels.
Yeni Kuti
Media personality Jumai Shaba wore a light blue rise-and-fall hem dress by Mimi Lee London. She styled her dress with drop earrings, a silver bracelet, an ivory clutch and gold ankle strap heels.
Jumia Shaba in Mimi Lee London
Blush/Pink
Studio 53 Extra co-host Dolapo Oni rocked a sequined dress at the awards night. Her sweet heart neckline A-line skirt by Phunk Afrique was styled with diamond drop earrings and uber sleek hair.
Dolapo Oni in Phunk Afrique
Nigerian actress Halima Abubakar wore a pink floor length and faux fur by high street brand Topshop. She accessorized with gold bracelets and an embellished clutch. Halima debuted her bangs as well.
Halima Abubakar in Topshop
Tracy Nwapa wore a blush gown to the awards ceremony. She accessorized with diamond earrings, a silver necklace, a diamond bracelet, an ivory clutch and pink heels.
Tracy Nwapa
Actress Kemi “Lala” Akindoju was all smiles at the event in a pink dress which features black fringe details on the waist by Isi Atagamen. Opting for short wavy locks and luscious pink lips, Kemi accessorized with diamond earrings, a silver bracelet and a black clutch.
Kemi “Lala” Akindoju in Isi Atagamen
Her Style
Ghanaian music sensation Efya wore three outfits to the awards ceremony. Her first outfit was a black-and-white print pant suit by IamISIGO. She later changed into an orange cut-out risqué floor length dress by Viv La Resistance. With her hair swept up into a top-knot, she accessorized with drop diamond earrings.
Her final look was a black dramatic fringe dress by Ms Makor. She styled the outfit with an Ankara print head piece. Which is your favourite look?
Efya in IamISIGO, Viv La Resistance & Ms Makor
Fashion editor Franka Asindi-Chiedu wore a long sleeve dress by Moofa and accessorized with gold drop earrings and a gold bracelet.
Franka Asindi-Chiedu in Moofa
Media personality Toke Makinwa arrived on the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards red carpet in a purple dress which features chantilly lace detailing by Shakara Couture. The dress displayed at the 2012 Music Meets Runway, was styled with wavy locks, pink lips, a gold bracelet and a black clutch.
Toke Makinwa in Shakara Couture
It’s Temi Dollface.
Temi Dollface
Oge Okoye supported a young design brand Telvino Couture by wearing one of its pieces to the awards night.
Oge Okoye in Telvino Couture
Media personality Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi wore a lemon-green tube dress with a slit on Saturday. Opting for a top knot, she accessorized with gold hoop earrings, diamond bracelets, a gold clutch and glittering silver heels.
Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi
Susan Peters
Linda Ejiofor wore a white dramatic blouse and sequined black pants to the awards night. She pulled her hair back and accessorized with drop earrings, a silver clutch and black heels. She opted for smoky eyes and a full-on black pout for a Gothic look.
Linda Ejiofor
Nadia Buari
Olayinka Epega
Tomi Odunsi
Taiwo Ajai-Lycett
Queen Ahneva
Proudly African
Kunle Afolayan
Teju “Babyface” Oyelakin
Hakeem Kae-Kazeem
Chris
Gbenga Adeyinka
Francis Odega
Kelechi Amadi-Obi
Mannie
Bimbo Manuel
Jedi
Katung Aduwak
Tunde Demuren
Majid Michel
Darey Art-Alade
Jide Kosoko & Yinka Quadri
Black
Karen Igho wore a racy black dress to the awards night. She revealed to BellaNaija Style that she hand-picked the fabric and described the style to a budding designer James Brandan. Her plunging neckline dress with feather shoulder details was accessorized with silver drop earrings, a diamond bracelet and a silver clutch.
Karen Igho
Ibinabo Fiberesima was also in black. Her side cut-out and backless dress was styled with silver earrings and a pair of Christian Louboutin “Just Picks” ankle strap PVC pumps.
Ibinabo Fiberesima
Channel O TV presenter Denrele Edun wore a gold jacket and black pants by Remi Buttons.
Denrele Edun in Remi Buttons
Bukky Kabiri-Whyte in Ma’Bello
Vina
Emma Nyra in Elegante by TiannahStyling
Tewa Onasanya
Bhaira Mcwizu
Eniola Badmus
Makida Moka
Funmi Holder
Bimbo Akintola
Niyola
Tope Oshin-Ogun
Sasha P in Eclectic by Sasha
Destiny Amaka in Mimi Lee London
Mercy Ajisafe
Casual
Chinedu “Aki” Ikedieze
Megha Joshi
Banke Meshida-Lawal
Victor Ikpeba
Ubi Franklin
Femi Adebayo
Shaydee
Dola Bamgboye
Victor Olaotan
Steve “Yaw” Onu
Dimeji Alara
Fabian Adeoye
Skales
Coupled Up
Jay-Jay & Nkechi Okocha
Bovi & his wife Christabel
Tee-A in Ouch & wife Kehinde
Moyo Okunoa & Wife
Segun & Julie Arinze
Bob-Manuel Udoku & Wife
Mahmood Ali-Balogun
Iyke Okechukwu & Florence Nkechi Uwaleke
Kunle Bamtefa
More Red Carpet Poses!
Shirley Frimpong-Manso & Joselyn Dumas
Zack Orji & Leo’Nel
Ono Bello, Femi DaSilva & Lanre DaSilva Ajayi
Desmond Elliot, John Ugbe & Femi Branch
Michelle Dede, Fade Ogunro & Didi Ocheja
Emma Nyra, Iyanya & Bassey Okon
In case you missed it, click HERE to see the rest of the stars at the 2013 AMVCA
Photo Credit: Kola Oshlausi for Insigna | Dare Koleaje for 360D Photography | M-Net Africa
fashionandstylepolice
March 15, 2013 at 1:09 pm
Interesting looks. Hits and misses…
www.anemistyle.com
March 15, 2013 at 1:42 pm
Totally agree
afripro
March 15, 2013 at 4:31 pm
Absolutely agree! i can just picture Joan Rivers’s critique!
Tosin
March 15, 2013 at 5:33 pm
Your standards are too high joo. This is a fab red carpet, almost 100% certified fabulous.
Mademoiselle
March 15, 2013 at 1:14 pm
OH noooo! NADIA BUARI’S BELT from 15 years ago! 🙁
Igbo boys and white shoes *sigh*
Jumai, why did you let Aisha come out of the house like that? Like she was going to a samba class or something
Gbenro Ajibade ooo. I can’t even shout
Nice to see Liz Benson sha
Mademoiselle
March 15, 2013 at 1:15 pm
Oh and abeg Ono Bello, that hair’s not flattering abeg
Ms lala
March 15, 2013 at 1:16 pm
please tell me why dj caise always stands like he’s about to (a) consult with buddah (b) about to pass an expensive gas hence the spreading of the legs,(c) all of the above
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Olisa Adibua looks like he’s about to audition for Christopher Nolan penguine..our own nigerian penguine..http://cdn.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/BN-Red-Carpet-Fab_-The-2013-Africa-Magic-Viewers-Choice-Awards-March-2013-BellaNaija314.jpg
Ifeanyi dike..love this kid but stop with a fake leg amputee pose..na wetin everytime one leg dey bend like sey u too play football.
Freddo Amata..maka y did u wear the pants..hmmm looks like u wore it when nepa took light and went with the flow instead of change-ing
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Ms lala
March 15, 2013 at 1:34 pm
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Aisha..your my girl but babe you fall my hand..anyways Kenneth Nnebue called he wants the costume from Nneka the pretty serpent he borrowed you back!!!!!
I LOVE: Toke’s outfit, Ms Gbemi’s outfit flawless, Funke Kuku can do no wrong, The men were well dressed except for those wearing jeans..AS IF!!!!!!!! that’s just inappropriate…i swear men who wear notice me designer belts with suits look awkward..the belt is taking away the attention of your outfit.
anthonia Oguah
March 15, 2013 at 1:17 pm
Am impress, everyone looking neat , trendy and fashionable in their own right. They all took time out to get ready for this great show, their skin, smile’s outfits all showed how prepared they were . Kudos my people, una try well-well. Ibinabo love your dress , style and your skin, lovely smiles, happy for you darlyn, my favourite dress from the ladies is ….
http://cdn.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/BN-Red-Carpet-Fab_-The-2013-Africa-Magic-Viewers-Choice-Awards-March-2013-BellaNaija315.jpg…dont know why but i can wear that and feel good in it. Love Mo Abudu, simple but fabulous, Respect to Erelu Dosumu for always looking regal and for been consistent in white as a Lagos high chief over a decade. Happy weekend everyone. Thanks Bellanaija i have had fun staying around your site. Nice commentary from everyone, that’s what life is all about, different opinion but no quarrel abeg una………..Am out….make i go carry triplet from school…….ciao
tbn
March 15, 2013 at 3:01 pm
you’re “impress” indeed! lols
afripro
March 15, 2013 at 4:38 pm
Impress Ke??????? ahh you sef you fall my hand. Tracy Nwapa biko why??? Aisha shaba wrong dress, toke nice dress but have definately seen you in betta. I will make money if i open a store for spanx alone in nigeria.
okromouth
March 15, 2013 at 1:21 pm
BN,izit every shinny earring or ring dat is diamond?abegi,lemme hear word. evertyhng na diamond sha..errm,first of all,why does Tomi always look lost on the red carpet?babe needs to pay more attention to her hair,nd dresses. Tracy Nwapa,red hair Johnny Bravo..
madman
March 15, 2013 at 2:41 pm
was going to say the same. LoooooL – more like Panda except for Madueke.
TITI
March 15, 2013 at 1:29 pm
lot of misses if you ask me! few hits like the H&M Lanvin dress, the Deola Sagoe and a few others. Most were so badly sewn or the fabrics look soo cheap. those kind of dresses that you wear once and throw away…….
dor dor
March 15, 2013 at 1:32 pm
*sigh*..Banke looks preggy, zizi..looks like some one who just ran out of the other side of yaba…watttt??…*side eye* some hits some misses..
Meee
March 15, 2013 at 5:10 pm
Banke IS preggers. 🙂
Dolapo
March 15, 2013 at 6:07 pm
Hey hey hey! Banke, don’t be doing maternity leave when it’s time for my wedding o!
dimma1
March 15, 2013 at 1:40 pm
Mo Abudu is quite simply stunning! More hits than misses
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NK'S PASSIONS
March 15, 2013 at 1:42 pm
http://cdn.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/BN-Red-Carpet-Fab_-The-2013-Africa-Magic-Viewers-Choice-Awards-March-2013-BellaNaija011.jpg …. Ok (•_•)
LPS
March 15, 2013 at 1:44 pm
🙂
personalstuvs.blogpot.com
Say What?
March 15, 2013 at 1:47 pm
Nice Nice Nice Good job Bella
bey
March 15, 2013 at 1:49 pm
Dolapo oni looks bad in that dress! U can tell she isnt feeling it! Badly tailored! Efyas black dress is gorg!!!!!! Ugonna nwocha,stay away frm bright coloured satin on d red carpet!u shld knw that,badly sewn top.
Anon
March 15, 2013 at 1:50 pm
No Caroline Danjuma? She would have been the best dressed.
la belle
March 15, 2013 at 2:10 pm
toke did it for me. i love her look
Fagbola kemi
March 15, 2013 at 2:14 pm
Whew!!! So many pictures…. Really proud of d men 4 going african
Busola
March 15, 2013 at 2:15 pm
Did anyone see Saint Obi in those white shoes?? smh
Bleed blue
March 15, 2013 at 2:24 pm
Oge Okoye! Halleluya mejee!! “Halleluya, Halleluya…”
Olori
March 15, 2013 at 2:25 pm
Zizi! Seriously? LOL. Thumbs up Olufunlola
joy
March 15, 2013 at 2:27 pm
Best dressed: Zaina in Ituen Basi
Worst dressed: Tie between Tracy Nwapa and Nadia Buari.
Nonso
March 15, 2013 at 2:32 pm
That Anis Holloway’s blue handkerchief sha esp d way flaunted it as if it isnt the same hankie my grandpa uses for his snuff/tobacco/utaba back then
Haba
March 15, 2013 at 2:33 pm
Please who r those shaba sisters? They like to attach themselves at every event just to be known yet they dont have anytyn doing o! Stylist kor, media personality ni.. They look so razz. The best look was Joselyn Dumas. Simple, elegant and chic. Ibinabo please stop trying too hard to b noticed. Backless dresses r a bold statement for people whose backs are firm n sexy not slacking with fat o! To these our by force celebrities, please know that to b chic u need to have good dress sense n charisma. If u dont, we would be happy to teach u with our comments.
Sope
March 15, 2013 at 2:40 pm
Can Bella Naija start posting a ‘worst dressed’ list too? For every best dressed list there should be a corresponding worst dressed list too.
ponmile
March 15, 2013 at 2:44 pm
I’m sorry what the hell was Gbenro thinking with that outfit. definite no no. also bimbo akintola just didn’t do it for me. skales there are no words that can describe your outfit. ah ah kilode. apart from that every other person looked lovely.
hardash designs
April 20, 2013 at 7:44 pm
hahahahahahaha he just jumped out of a truck too bad gbero and where did nadia fish out that 19th centuary belt from
Q
March 15, 2013 at 2:46 pm
I wonder who is on duty when I post my comments on BN cos they are never approved and I see worse commen her oh
Joe
March 15, 2013 at 2:49 pm
So BN still had all these pics
Its cool but they are some few who went beyond the line
All the same Africa is blessed
Abiola
March 15, 2013 at 2:53 pm
Osita Iheme,Tope Oshin,Sasha….i likey
Mz Socially Awkward...
March 15, 2013 at 2:53 pm
For an awards show, a lot of ladies just didn’t get it right. I know there are a considerable number of stylists floating about Lagos, why exactly do they get paid if they just allow their clients show up at events like this looking clueless?
Kamal
March 15, 2013 at 2:54 pm
For once Halima Abubakar actually looks presentable and she toned down the make up. Rukky Sanda’s dress is nice as well, not a fun of the tattoos.
Bryan your tux was way too tight!
Nice Anon
March 15, 2013 at 2:55 pm
Most people look so gorgeous even Oge Okoye looking very classy. Zack Orji long time no see. He’s looking quite good. Ah!
Anne
March 15, 2013 at 6:23 pm
If u think Oge Okoye looked classy then u obviously have no sense of style. Seriously???!!
bidibang
March 18, 2013 at 10:55 am
oge looked gorgeous…u that is talking what do you look like and also when u have 2kids come talk to us. goshhh evil women everywhere.
AMA
March 15, 2013 at 3:05 pm
where is omotola
her royalmajesty
March 15, 2013 at 3:08 pm
tiwa looking soo simple yet classy…. oge okoye i kinda like your outfit.. ibinabo fibrisima is well with us oooo
NecoleNwaMama
March 15, 2013 at 3:19 pm
Gideon Okeke —>>> love the look…Dapper!! Olisa Adibua –>>>> LOOOOL!!! That is all
Priscy
March 15, 2013 at 3:52 pm
I don’t understand what Oge Okoye is wearing biko…Halima looks good tho.
impervious
March 15, 2013 at 4:33 pm
All the dresses by It Basi, ya for color!
Amazeballs!!!
March 15, 2013 at 4:40 pm
Eku blew me away with that dress. Simply classy!!
Blossom
March 15, 2013 at 4:43 pm
Eku is always trying to look like one celebrity or the other. Last week it was Rita Ora, this week it’s Beyonce. #WhoAreYouGurl?
Harhbeesolar
March 15, 2013 at 4:47 pm
two words for susan peters HOT MESS………………..did Linda think she was dressing up for halloween night.some nice dresses though…..seriously skales need a stylist,he has never impressed me with any of his outfit.
konnie
March 15, 2013 at 4:56 pm
Ono Bello … that hair
Shasha looking good
Lots of good looking people
Tosin
March 15, 2013 at 5:07 pm
From the few pics I’ve seen, this is one very nice and mature red carpet. New stuff, like the best supporting actress dress, and some men in trad. I like it so much I’m going to reload the page to see more.
Anonymous
March 15, 2013 at 5:16 pm
Dear Gideon,
Please take Linda and Gbenro with you next time you are going for shopping/styling/fitting!!! As pretty as Linda is, I cant describe how let down I felt seeing her in that outfit!!!
ibukungeorge
March 15, 2013 at 5:26 pm
Rukkys tattoo-hot mess!i love you Kalu
[email protected]
March 15, 2013 at 5:37 pm
B quiet Blossom, Eku aint tryin to look like nobody. if in ur eyes she looks like whoever, that’s ur eye not everybody’s. D’u see her getting special effects makeup trying to look like Beyonce? meanwhile, she doesn’t even look like her anyways ssmmhh.
PS Nkechi Okacha..what d heck is that 2 left leg shoe ur wearing? girl u can do better than that shoe.
Almost everyone else is looking gorge with a few misses here n there.
Blossom
March 16, 2013 at 9:04 am
Abeg park well
Neo
March 15, 2013 at 5:38 pm
http://cdn.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/BN-Red-Carpet-Fab_-The-2013-Africa-Magic-Viewers-Choice-Awards-March-2013-BellaNaija231.jpg
Why why why? She looks like the offspring of Cinderella’s evil stepmother and Darth Vader.
Madam the Madam
March 15, 2013 at 5:43 pm
Nadia Buhari just fell hends with that belt. It just looks so out of place with her outfit.
Saint Obi just had to show us that he is an Igbo man with those white shoes.
Liz Benson has really aged o. Wow.
I see folks like Niyola, Gbemi OO, Halima Abubakar paid attention and did something right this time around. I think this is the best and most muted I’ve ever seen Halima look.
Gbenro Ajibade – all you get is a big SMH.
Ugonna Omeruo – eeeek.
Katherine Obiang – Very razz get up.
Aisha Shaba – Lmao
Ibinabo Feberisma – It’s not by force.
Ono Bello – say no to that wig
Ituen Basi looked lovely.
Hauwa Mukan looked great in that dress. The shoes were just very off.
Didi Ocheja – thumbs up all the way.
Zaina – Best I’ve seen her look in a while. Good job.
Simi Osomo – Love it.
Moyo Okonoa’s wife – Lovely dress.
prefer fashion to xes!
March 15, 2013 at 5:55 pm
When I saw Olayinka Epega,she struck my attention…did a triple check again…the dress is fab,the colour and the fitting,she look like a super model,just the way I’m (Lol)….Isio look good too.I was patiently waiting to see Ojy Okpe complete look,but sad,she wasn’t feature..BN you are really doing a great.This is really a fashion blog!
bebe
March 15, 2013 at 6:07 pm
Why refer to the ladies accessories as diamonds???? Like seriously!
I’m sure most of them are diamante, swarovski, cubic zirconia, glass, or. Unidentified transparent glassy stones.
Sbaby
March 16, 2013 at 3:05 pm
Lwkmd i wobder oh like diamond is pure water and cheap,, bloody liars most of them are wearing glistening transparent plastic
Ndidiamaka
March 15, 2013 at 6:38 pm
Ok people have stepped up their game big time…this was a very nice red carpet oh!
Franka, Oge Okoye, Nadia Buari, Rukki Sanda, and Sasha P. – By far BEST looks I’ve ever seen from you five ladies and you look divine! Please stick to this motif! Latasha Ngwube – nne eh, va va gini? Va va VOOM! Osas Ighodaro, Isio Wanogho, Tiwa Savage, Jocelyn Dumas (I am CRUSHING on your shape! Jesu!) and Sisi Osomo thanks so much for being awesome! Kalu, Lynxxx, Ikon, Leo’Nel (the apple doesn’t fall from the tree), Gideon and Bryan – goodness! See men! Be still my heart! Osita Iheme, you are looking surprisingly yummy!! Marriage is certainly agreeing with you! I have to rethink my no-short-men policy after this! Olayinka Epega, you go naked for public oh, you no know say na my dress be dat ba? Oya, pull my dress before I call MOPO! Pull am! Pull am! Release it into my hands quick quick!
Best look HANDS DOWN – Isio Wanogho! You look spectacular you delicious Urhobo woman and you know it! Thank your Chi!
taiwo
March 15, 2013 at 6:41 pm
Best dressed Nominee for me is Efya love all her outfit especially the fringe, Sasha P love it, Dimeji love ur style Best dressed Nominee for me out of all the dude and Bryan too not bad! that is it for me all other are ratchet well except eniola badmus knows how to package herself.
temi
March 15, 2013 at 7:11 pm
pls were is caroline Danjuma now,kai love dat babe for everything.
Ms sexy
March 17, 2013 at 11:00 am
Putting Caroline, Omotola, Genevieve wld v taken shine of these red carpet showcase, cause all their fans wl just be making noise here and we wl not enjoy this
I think they featured them immed after d award!
Sorry *this*
x factor
March 15, 2013 at 7:32 pm
Bryan!!!!!! This Dude Rocks!!!!
omo
March 15, 2013 at 7:38 pm
Yay!!! LIZ BENSON……….. wow, just happy seeing her face.
omo
March 15, 2013 at 7:46 pm
Thx BN for the pictures. Phew! i don’t even know where to start from.The pics plenty o. Well, let me go back & take a look again.
dont mention
March 15, 2013 at 7:53 pm
hits and misses……..overall, it was a sucessful first edition….congrats to AMVCA organisers….
vikkycreed.blogspot.com
omo
March 15, 2013 at 8:14 pm
Ok i’m back, this one na real – variety is the spice of life. LOL
Hisssssssss
March 15, 2013 at 9:31 pm
Beautiful people.Bella that’s Bovi’s wife now hw come u didn’t address her like u did to other couples not nice at all.Btw Bovi’s very beautiful.
HABBA
March 15, 2013 at 9:44 pm
MISSES:
EKU EDEWOR- BORING AND BLAND. DRESS DID NOT FIT HER SHAPE
JACKI APPIAH- I DONT UNDERSTAND
BEST:
JOSELYN DUMAS
THE TWO SEXY LADIES STANDING NEXT TO EKU
WORST EKU
BEST DAMILOLA
Na wa
March 15, 2013 at 10:27 pm
As in….I had to check out midway to the comments and someone is really ‘impress’ by the outfits.Holy Mary! Some women need to invest in their ‘upper ‘packages’!
xoxo
March 15, 2013 at 10:28 pm
Many of them tried. But for the guys who tried to dress corporately, there were more ‘coats’ than nice suits….
A few of the females missed it totally.
lala
March 15, 2013 at 10:45 pm
only in Nigeria will you see all sorts of people on the red carpet of what is supposed to be the biggest night for movies. I dnt get what the designers and makeup artistes were doing on the red carpet. It’s meant to be exclusive.
bukky
March 16, 2013 at 6:10 am
that’s naija for you men.They just dash everybody celebrity status.
Nike
March 15, 2013 at 11:23 pm
looked good. Awww Tunde Demuren came to support his girlfriend -Toolz. So sweet 🙂
maureen
March 15, 2013 at 11:44 pm
i just loved gennevieve nnaji’s white dress and i feel like the men out shined the women
thefunshionmistress.blogspot.com
'Dire
March 16, 2013 at 1:12 am
Simi Osomo stood out for me. Yellow isn’t an easy colour to pull off and she did! That flash pink pump makes he whole look even hotter! love, love!
Enjoyed these red carpet, it was a hit generally, fashion wise. Best I have seen a Nigerian organised event. Keep it up!
GreenDiamond
March 16, 2013 at 5:09 am
for the first time.. pure CLASS!!!
Couture By Makioba
March 16, 2013 at 8:18 am
Lots of hits and misses…. In all good see our very own designers’ outfits on the red carpet…
@ajiriavae
March 16, 2013 at 9:43 am
Banking Double U. Why? I had boasted to my friends about this boy that sabi dress, and you went and fell my hand. Why?
ajiristyle.blogspot.com/
Funke
March 16, 2013 at 11:42 am
Wow everyone looks so nice. Im very impressed with this red carpet!!! Simi Osomo’s hair looks so natural.. Ashey as CF deputy editor we cant expect less.. Kudos
Sbaby
March 16, 2013 at 12:19 pm
Everybody looks good but my only complain us everybody is now a stylist and fashion designer wearing their own collection lwkm
Chouchou
March 16, 2013 at 1:15 pm
Ifeanyi Dike’s look. Love it. Out of the ordinary.
Babious
March 16, 2013 at 1:18 pm
WTF is oge okoye wearing? who’s dat lilian egoro,love her dress. ibinabo,dat dress is nt meant for u. is it d picture or does Nadia buari look different? n nt in a good way. Jackie A is so shapeless,thank God for dat face. y did Vimbai Of all people have to present wit IK? there is something off about her. ashionye,bimbo and d rest showing off legs, what r y’all thinking?Bryan Opkara pls marry me!
funky
March 16, 2013 at 4:37 pm
Nadia B uari, what a waste of beauty and lovely body, u have to step up your game real quick. Bimbo Akintola looking more like her ol’ self with radiant skin
truth
March 16, 2013 at 5:07 pm
bleaching cream nor go kill women for nigeria sha…una skin go soon peel comot.
iba
March 16, 2013 at 8:18 pm
Very good one. very good red carpet show. peeps were dressed to impress. i like
Kiz
March 16, 2013 at 8:45 pm
Toke Makinwa…..I love youuuuuuuuuuuu!!…damn awon hayrers eh oh jare….
amaka nwabueze
March 16, 2013 at 10:51 pm
Fred Amata but why?
Ona
March 16, 2013 at 11:23 pm
Nice to see Nkechi Okocha make a public appearance! She and Amara Okonkwo like to keep it lowkey which is good…but still good to see her out. Still looking fab after all those kids!
Nice to also see Bob-manuel’s wife for the first time.
Julie Arinze looking sexy already after dropping babies like yesterday! Na wah o.
Its quite funny to me how there are much more non-actors at this event than the actors that this occasion was supposed to celebrate! lol…Naija for u.
omototun
March 16, 2013 at 11:26 pm
MY PEOPLE…..please let us not forget to “commend” Halima Abubakah!! She haff try this time around.Halima baby….I like that your are making an effort to CTFD. You can do better dearie. But for this improvement, We say a big thank you!!
Aunty Ibinabo…you are waay to old for all of this.msschewwww
naa
March 17, 2013 at 12:47 am
Efya’s turban is made out of Kente. ‘ankara designed cloth’ not. whatever ankara is.
Primrose
March 17, 2013 at 4:08 am
Cant even contemplate that prom dress Ibinabo is wearing. A Naija tailor would have delivered a more alluring outfit. She looked like a teenager raging on slash and burn hormones and fitted with the face of a 45 year old woman.
Primrose
March 17, 2013 at 4:10 am
Nkechi Okocha, how now? Been what 12-13 years since I saw you in person. I know say JayJay short but you dont have to slump to meet you where he is. He loves tall concepts. So be where you are cos he already met you there – 1 foot in his sky. Also, I know this dress woulda been a knockout on ya pretty sef back in our hey days but we are getting older and unless we are size 6 and under, this short dress style does not exactly wear well on us any longer. Takia love.
Bella
March 18, 2013 at 12:35 pm
Imagine my disappointment at seeing Nkechi looking like this, of all the wonderful designers at your feet, yes mami, we know you have popped out a couple of kids but that is NO reason to dress this way, there are types of clothes to fit all women at all stages, you are one of the many that women look up to, that dress was just not flattering to you at all! the legs are not tones so a hem lower could have worked and the upper top is heavy so something with more hold and less drama would have been ideal. Sorry sha, but this one didnt do it for me at all!
Tunde
March 17, 2013 at 8:01 am
Dis an excellent gathering of beauty n culture.Kudos to all the men that brought along their wives.It challenges all the singles to go further .
mee
March 17, 2013 at 9:39 am
Wow Tiwa is humbled now. pls lets applaud her for her good luks!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bodunrin
March 17, 2013 at 1:05 pm
I love Funmi Holder’s dress. She looks fabulous . What is Bimbo Akintola wearing??
anonymous
March 17, 2013 at 3:39 pm
Kente o! Not everything African is ankara..
Thank you Naa, I see some else feels my pain.
Uche Obi Mbonu
March 17, 2013 at 5:12 pm
Toke u re such a sweet heart in dat dress. Franka Asindi *mwuaah*. Simi Osomo, simply fabulous. Vixen, nice one. Funke Kuku, beautiful face. Zack Orji, nice to see u. Ifeanyi Dike, fine boy. In all, feb red carpet pics.
D Fairy GodSister
March 17, 2013 at 6:34 pm
Toke Makinwa, Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi, Osita Iheme, and Sasha were winners tonight! Cuuuuute!!!
lola
March 17, 2013 at 7:21 pm
Interesting event. African are really making a lot of effort when it comes to good looks, fashion, style and the red carpet. We are not there yet, but we sure are on the right path.
Victoire
March 18, 2013 at 9:44 am
Sasha P is haawwwt! That hair just about did it for me!
eniola
March 18, 2013 at 11:00 am
kudos to Joselyn, Tiwa n Fathia for keeping it covered, Ibinabo, revealing all dat skin is a NO, for me. Thumbs up Ituen.
Gina
March 18, 2013 at 11:49 am
igho karen and ibinabo are the worst dressed
Omo1
March 18, 2013 at 2:41 pm
So good to see Tope Oshin..like a breath of fresh air. She still looks fresh and fly!
areena
March 20, 2013 at 2:33 pm
Isio Wanogho looks amazing! So jealous of her and Nike O’s skin tones.
Chioma
March 25, 2013 at 1:00 pm
Point of correction, Genieve did not impress and Omotola hmmmmmmm. Caroline always rocks
Sean
April 15, 2013 at 5:02 pm
Eniola Badmus pulled off the dress very well. Considering her big size.you nailed it girl!!!!
Calgary carpets
April 17, 2013 at 8:15 pm
So many beautiful dresses!
Aalosiby92
April 23, 2013 at 10:09 am
Can someone please tell Eku Edewor to stop wearing weird black dresses……I tire sef of seeing her in black, Biko~who died?
emma
May 24, 2013 at 11:31 pm
omg!!! Sorry am late. Funmi Holder’s dress …..just beauuuuutiful. The best of them all!
CCG
September 14, 2013 at 10:13 pm
WONDERFUL!!! BELLA NAIJA most definitely has a fan in ATLANTA, GA, USA!!!