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#AMVCA2018: BellaNaija Style presents our Best Dressed List from the 2018 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards!
The star-studded Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards was held at Eko Hotel and Suites and saw nominees and guests alike kill it sartorially. With a profusion of jacquards and metallic brocades in rich hues and not quite run-of-the-mill princess moments this was one of the more interesting red carpets we’ve had in a while.
BellaNaija Style presents a wrap-up of the best-dressed A-listers from the event.
Cynthia ‘Cee-C’ Nwadiora
in Lanre Da Silva Ajayi
In a sea of statement-making gowns, this LDA dress made quite an impact. We particularly love shimmering fabrication and delicate feathered embellishments. Styled with matching gold accessories and a beauty look reminiscent of Old Hollywood, CeeC has never looked more arresting.
Ini Dima-Okojie
in Fablane by Derin
Ini Dima-Okojie is a fashion girl through and through, so the AMVCA red carpet was always going to be a chance for her to shine. And shine she did! Clad in a gold shimmering jacquard Fablane by Derin dress with origami detailing, a deep side slit with black satin cascading side train, she was an absolute vision. Statement earrings and a standout hairstyle elevated the dramatic glamour of the look.
Shaffy Bello
in Fouad Sarkis Couture by Enthyst Fashion Klinik
Shaffy Bello has been on a fashionable tear all year! The actress looked amazing wearing a dress by Fouard Sarkis Couture look from Enthyst Events.She donned a pale blue dress with gold embellishments and sculptural bodice detail with a fitted skirt underlay and flared overskirt. Opting for gold statement earrings that echoed her dresses embellishment , smokey eyes and neutral makeup completed this sartorial triumph.
Ebuka Obi Uchendu
in Mai Atafo
Mr Obi-Uchendu dressed to impress in this Mai Atafo tux. With its ivory dress jacket and satin shawl collar lapel, he looked undeniably dapper. Black dress shoes polished off the look.
Rita Dominic
in Tubo
Rita Dominic brings it every year and this stunning cobalt blue number by Tubo is no different. Featuring a blue Rita’s unique look featured a fitted column skirt and an asymmetric voluminous taffeta bodice with floral applique detail. Her hair and makeup were flawless and we can’t find a single thing wrong with this look.
Rita Dominic
Denola Grey
in Rhobes Official
The classic tuxedo got an update courtesy of Rhobes Official. As a stalwart of the Best Dressed list, Denola Grey knows when to take things up a notch. Opting for overblown head to toe winter florals in a slim-line cut, the TV presenter and fashion consultant made this look his own.
Toni Tones
in Yemi Shoyemi
Toni Tones
The actress was radiant in red Yemi Shoyemi. This fashion partnership can always be relied upon to serve up a classic princess moment. The bodice of the ballgown was hand beaded with additional ostrich feather details plus a slit in the full skirt.
Lilian “Lilly Afe” Afegbai
in Nonnistics Fashion
The leggy actress was was ravishing in another offering from one of her go-to designers Nonnistics Fashion. The monochromatic lace dress featured a high neck, lace up corset-style detail at the back and a fishtail silhouette. She accessorized with a black patent clutch and gold earrings. A glossy the low ponytail and halo braid with neutral makeup completed her look.
Lilian Afegbai
Anto Lecky
in Bibi Lawrence
Anto
The former #BBNaija housemate shone in architectural Bibi Lawrence, which featured a dramatic cape reminiscent of a Spanish matador. The blush dress featured all over gold embroidery and an embellished belt at the waist. She accessorised with gold strappy sandals and a box clutch and completed the look with crystal jewellery.
Ireti Doyle
in Fouad Sarkis Couture by Enthyst Fashion Klinik
Ireti Doyle
Ireti Doyle stunned in this clavicle-baring, chartreuse number. The doyenne of television kept her styling simple with a delicate, natural hair updo, gold jewellery and a popping tangerine manicure. Love everythig about this look.
Yvonne Nwosu
in Vonne Couture
In one of the standout looks of the night, Yvonne Nwosu who is never afraid to push the envelope continued the brocade/jacquard trend in a pale blue number with gold baroque leaf detailing. The draped off shoulder ensemble featured a voluminous pleated skirt with seafoam green lining, parted to reveal teeny tiny matching shorts which was both unexpected and bold.
Yvonne’s finger waved hair and top bun was the icing on the cake for this look.
Sika Osei
in Fablane by Derin
Sika Osei
We were in awe of the colour of Sika Osei’s Fablane by Derin dress against all that melanin skin. The sculpturally pristine detail on the shoulder and wasit line was the focal point of the dress, which draped softly to the floor with a slit for added sultry appeal. As always Sika kept her hair and makeup simple. Gold jewellery completed the red carpet hosts look.
Bolanle Olukanni
In Lady Beellionaire Luxury
Bolanle Olukanni
The documentary filmmaker opted for a peacock blue ballgown from Lady Beellionaire Luxury. She accessorised with crystal earrings and a ring, which echoed the crystal detailing on the waistline of her dress.
Stan Nze
Stan Nze
The actor made a powerful, theatrical statement on the red carpet in a traditional look styled with coral beads. Befitting as the look was styled by Iniemi Ogoun, an acclaimed Nollywood costume designer.
Dakore Akande
in Fouad Sarkis Couture by PM Luxury
Although this look brings to mind Zendaya‘s Monarch butterfly moment in Moschino last year Dakore did this look justice in this colorful flowing number from PM Luxury. Gold accessories and glowy makeup finished off her red carpet perfect look.
Oluwabusayo ‘Koko’ Abiri
in Elegante by Tiannah
Former BBNaija housemate Koko went for a classic princess moment in this strapless confection from Elegante by Tiannah. Her hair and makeup = flawless.
Blossom Chukwujekwu
in CN Daniels Couture
Blossom Chukwujekwu
The classic tuxedo received a traditional remake in this CN Daniels number. Patent leather shoes and a velvet bowtie completed the look.
Williams Uchemba
in Clemas Effanga
Williams Uchemba
Looking sleekly refined in a Clemas Effanga ensemble, Williams’ crisp and classic look was a winner. He accessorised with a timepiece and a check pocket square added visual interest.
Williams Uchemba
Tobi Bakre
in Reves Clothing Co
Tobi Bakre
Clad in a vibrant blue Reves Clothing Co tuxedo with contrast black lapels, Tobi looked every inch the snazzy gentleman.
Uti Nwachukwu
in Femy Toys
Uti Nwachukwu
Another daring look from Uti Nwachukwu. The TV presenter cut a striking figure in this head to toe brocade look.
Toyin Abraham
in 2207 by TBally
This look wasn’t groundbreaking, but we enjoy how refined Toyin Abraham looked in black and silver 2207byTBally. The dress was cut to perfect with a halter neckline and dramatic high low peplum train. A birdcage bag and crystal embellished sandals rounded out the look.
Toyin Abraham
Leo B. Da Silva
in Kimono Kollection
Leo DaSilva
The BB Naija star was the height of classic, refined red carpet perfection in purple velvet Kimono Kollection and Givenchy.
Lala Akindoju
in Mai Atafo
Kemi Lala Akindoju
We were all for this a dose of smart tailoring. Lala Akindoju clad in white jacquard Mai Atafo was the perfect directional alternative to a red carpet dress. Keeping the styling muted on this occasion, she accessorised with matching pumps and a metallic minaudiere.
Uru Eke
in Africcana
Uru Eke
Uru Eke perfectly demonstrated a different type of laid-back glamour which gave the perfect princess and body conscious dresses on this red carpet a run for their money. Opting for effortless, unstudied chic – Uru let the heavily embellished fabrication of this dress do all the talking. The 60s inspired look was mod perfection meets eye-popping glamour.
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