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See All The Stylish Guests At Richard Akuson’s ‘The Front Row Party’ in Abuja

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Richard Akuson

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The Front Row Party by Richard Akuson in collaboration with Shop 365 Africa held in Abuja’s high-brow Maitama District on the 7th of May to a resounding success that saw many designers, stylists, beauty experts and lifestyle connoisseurs converge for a fine evening of high fashion.

The party had a 6 mannequin-installation that was curated by Richard Akuson and featured designers such as; Style Temple, Belois Couture and House of Kaya amongst many others, this was capped by an exclusive preview of emerging womenswear brand Maison Mimi‘s Autumn/Winter 2016/2017 collection with sumptuous canapés by Os Celebrations.

Some of the highlights of the night included free Uber rides to and from the event, goodie bags with lipsticks and Zumba passes courtesy Selara Beauty & Lifestyle, Yamerra and Maison Mimi discount cards while mingling and listening to cool jams.

The Front Row Party was supported by BellaNaija, Ebony Life TV, Style Vitae, Complete Fashion, The Guardian Life, Style Me Africa, Uber, Yamerra, Platinum Events, Bantu, Goldsting, Selara and Os Celebrations.

Canapés 
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The Red Carpet
Ogwa Iweze

Ogwa Iweze

Aisha Abu-Bakr

Aisha Abu-Bakr

Wanger Ayu and Omon Isinugben

Wanger Ayu and Omon Isinugben

Becky Atama

Becky Atama

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Anweh Kat Mc-Kelvin and Olivet Nelson

Anweh Kat Mc-Kelvin and Olivet Nelson

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Obinna Omeruo and other guests

Obinna Omeruo and other guests

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Mimi Ope Ogunbowale and Ifeanyi Nkwonta

Mimi Ope Ogunbowale and Ifeanyi Nkwonta

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Ejike Manny

Peace Yelrit and Paul Ekunie

Peace Yelrit and Paul Ekunie

The Installations

Belois Couture installation

Belois Couture installation

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On the left House of Kaya, Middle – Style Temple and the left – Deeza

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The Runway

 

A model strutting in a Maison Mimi AW16 piece

A model strutting in a Maison Mimi AW16 piece

The Guests
Ogwa Iweze, Richard Akuson and Della Roz

Ogwa Iweze, Richard Akuson and Della Roz

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Joseph Ike, Ibrahim Aminu, Olamide E

Joseph Ike, Ibrahim Aminu, Olamide E

Ndubisi Wadibia, Olivet Nelson Odigwe, Hillcrest Lawal and Richard Akuson

Ndubisi Wadibia, Olivet Nelson Odigwe, Hillcrest Lawal and Richard Akuson

The Front Row Party Abuja By Richard Akuson

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Elizabeth Ojomole

Elizabeth Ojomole

Ikechukwu 'Tripp' Ebube & Okakwu Ifeyinwa

Ikechukwu ‘Tripp’ Ebube & Okakwu Ifeyinwa

Aisha Abu-Bakr and Russell Solomon

Aisha Abu-Bakr and Russell Solomon

Ekpo, Casey Wiz and Date Design

Ekpo, Casey Wiz and Date Design

Wiz and Ifeanyi

Wiz and Ifeanyi

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Grace Alex and Ekpo

Grace Alex and Ekpo

Lewis Animpuye

Lewis Animpuye

Ojima and Richard

Ojima and Richard

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Chioma Jenni

Chioma Jenni

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Ishaya Bako and Richard Akuson

Ishaya Bako and Richard Akuson

Richard, Odochi, Yvonne and Russell

Richard, Odochi, Yvonne and Russell

Russell Solomon, Sessi Koshedo and Richard Akuson

Russell Solomon, Sessi Koshedo and Richard Akuson

Michael Njoku

Michael Njoku

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Aisha Abu-Bakr, Richard Akuson, Russell Solomon and Obinna Omeruo

Aisha Abu-Bakr, Richard Akuson, Russell Solomon and Obinna Omeruo

Jide of St. Ola

Jide of St. Ola

Credits
Photography: Zamani Istifanus | @xamanistudios
Photography: @Danteslair for Bantu Studio | @Bantustudio
Catering: @os_celebrations

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