Here, we highlight the stars we lost, not only noting the facts of their deaths but tracing the impact of their work. While the years move forward, the echoes of their craft remain, reminding us of what it means to influence culture and leave a mark that outlives a single lifetime.

Anike Agbaje-Williams

Occupation: Broadcaster and TV host

Date of birth: October 23, 1936

Date of death: February 26, 2025

Age: 88

Anike Agbaje-Williams did not only work in broadcasting; she helped pioneer it in Nigeria. As the first female television announcer in the country and the first voice heard on Western Nigerian Television, she shaped how Nigerians learned to listen, trust, and gather around screens. Her delivery was sharp and warm, a blueprint for broadcast professionalism in Nigeria.

Her passing closed a chapter of Nigerian media history defined by institutional firsts. Every Nigerian broadcaster working today operates in a space she helped clear, often without applause, long before visibility became currency.

Nkechi Nweje

Occupation: Actress

Date of birth: June 5, 1965

Date of death: March 21, 2025

Age: 60

Nkechi Nweje鈥檚 career was shaped by emotional performances. She mostly appeared in Igbo-based Nollywood movies, playing women defined by circumstance but never reduced by it. From roles that explored grief to resilience and moral tension, her performances carried cultural weight and interpersonal dynamics that resonate outside regional storytelling.

She died following complications from surgery. Nweje鈥檚 impact will be remembered through movies such as Back from Congo (2016), Ritual of Vengeance (2021) and Yadiba (2022).

Christian Chukwu

Occupation: Footballer and coach

Date of birth: January 4, 1951

Date of death: April 12, 2025

Age: 74

This may resonate heavily with the millennial and boomers. Long before European pipelines and global endorsements for Nigerian footballers, Christian Chukwu had raised the dust on the pitch. As the team lead of Nigeria鈥檚 national team, then known as Green Eagles, during its first African Cup Of Nation victory in 1980, Christian Chukwu became the first Nigerian football captain to lift the prestigious continental trophy.

Over time, his name became synonymous with discipline and composure. His understanding of Nigerian football, teamwork and tactical intelligence earned him managerial position in the Kenya national team in 1998, the Super Eagles in 2003 to 2005, and Enugu Rangers in 2008 to 2009, before becoming its general manager and chief executive officer. Christian Chukwu passed away after a long illness. His legacy remains foundational to Nigerian football identity.

Bolaji Olanrewaju, AKA Big Bolaji

Occupation: Gospel musician and on-air personality

Date of birth: November 15, 1974

Date of death: April 19, 2025

Age: 50

Big Bolaji鈥檚 voice, songwriting and music was direct and rich. His ministry was built as a space where worship met everyday struggle and faith felt really close. He was known for his Turn It Up concert, a praise-and-worship session, organised in Ibadan every year. He passed away  after a brief illness. Big Bolaji鈥檚 impact lives in how he treated worship as conversation, not just as performance. He lives on through his tracks like 鈥淕od Father鈥�, 鈥淩eal to Me鈥� and 鈥淏aba Lo Soun Gbogbo.鈥�

Mike Ejeagha

Occupation: Musician

Date of birth: April 4, 1930

Date of death: June 6, 2025

Age: 95

Mike Ejeagha, also known as Gentleman Mike Ejeagha, was an archive in human form. Through music, he preserved Igbo folklore, moral philosophy and oral tradition at a time when the culture;s survival was threated. His storytelling was deliberate and rooted in communal memory, resisting trends in favour of cultural and traditional continuity.

The legendary folk musician experienced an unprecedented career revival following the viral success of his classic track, 鈥淜a Esi Le Onye Isi Oche鈥�, which was propelled by a popular dance trend by comedian Brain Jotter. The song’s “Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo” hook dominated digital platforms. This resurgence resulted in a record-breaking achievement, as Ejeagha became the oldest Nigerian musician to debut on the Apple Music Top 100 charts. Ejeagha鈥檚 legacy is immeasurable because it exists beyond entertainment. His work remains a cultural reference point, a reminder that music can function as history and heritage at the same time.

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Kayode Peters

Occupation: Actor, producer and director

Date of birth: September 25, 1976

Date of death: June 28, 2025

Age: 49

Kayode Peters was instrumental in shaping Nigeria鈥檚 contemporary comedy and television storytelling. It all started with a flair for acting in Unilag鈥檚 Theatre 15. Since his foray into acting and filmmaking, he had gained popularity from Papa Ajasco and Company, earned a Masters in film and TV, directed plays, produced shows and films such as The Twilight Zone (2000), My Flatmates (2004), Excuse My African (2018), 13 Letters (2019) and Crazy Grannies (2021)

His work has also consistently captured the attention of global juries, sweeping the Best Short categories at TIFF Toronto and the Indie Film Festival in London with Bring 鈥檈m Back. One of his directorial works, Identical Justice, earned a triple-win at TINFF and further solidified his reputation as a professional who understood timing, character, and the importance of laughter as social commentary. He died in Toronto, after a prolonged illness.

Peter Rufai

Occupation: Footballer

Date of birth: August 23, 1963

Date of death: July 3, 2025

Age: 61

Peter Rufai, famously known by his nickname, Dodo Mayana, was Nigeria鈥檚 last line of defence during some of its most defining football moments of the late 1980s and the 1990s. Calm under pressure, he brought reliability and stability to the Super Eagles across multiple international tournaments. He was a legendary goalkeeper who captained the national team 65 times.

His career is defined by several historic milestones as the first-choice goalkeeper when Nigeria won the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Tunisia. He was World Cup OG who represented Nigeria at two FIFA World Cups, starting in both the 1994 (USA) and 1998 (France) tournaments and helped the team reach the Round of 16 both times. Also, in a rare achievement for a goalkeeper, he scored a penalty goal for Nigeria during a 6-0 victory over Ethiopia in a 1993 AFCON qualifier.

Peter Rufai enjoyed a successful 20-year professional career in Europe, playing for clubs such as Lokeren (Belgium), Farense (Portugal), and Deportivo La Coru帽a (Spain). He died after an illness and his legacy endures not only in match highlights but in the confidence he gave Nigerian football during its formative global years.

Olusegun Akinremi, AKA Chief Kanran

Occupation: Actor

Date of birth: September 3, 1952

Date of death: August 13, 2025

Age: 69

Chief Kanran鈥檚 comedy was a cultural translation. He understood Yoruba humour as philosophy, using exaggeration and wit to reflect social realities. He began his acting career on stage in 1975. One of his most significant early roles was playing the title character in the play Kurunmi by Professor Ola Rotimi. He was part of the cast for Langbodo, which was Nigeria鈥檚 official drama entry for the historic Festac 鈥�77 festival held at the National Arts Theatre.

He transitioned from stage to screen and appeared in popular TV series like Mirror in the Sun and the soap opera Images. He also played General Philips in the hit TV soap Megafortune. He earned his famous nickname after his iconic portrayal of Alaafin Kanran in a 1988 drama aired on Lagos Television. Chief Kanran passed away in August 2025, shortly after his last acting performance in Femi Adebayo鈥檚 Seven Doors.

Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu

Occupation: Journalist, broadcaster, lawyer and model

Date of birth: December 26, 1995

Date of death: September 29, 2025

Age: 29

Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, affectionately known by colleagues and viewers as 鈥淪ommie,鈥� was a multifaceted professional who bridged the worlds of legal practice and broadcast journalism. A UK-trained lawyer by trade, she initially honed her analytical skills as a legal executive at the International Dispute Resolution Institute (IDRI). However, her transition to the screen revealed her true calling. As a prominent news anchor and producer for Arise News, Abuja she became a new generation of Nigerian journalists redefining broadcast professionalism, a trusted voice, known for her ability to dissect complex legal and social issues with remarkable poise and clarity.

She was a particularly staunch supporter of the Reserved Seats Bill, a legislative effort aimed at ensuring women had a guaranteed and meaningful presence in Nigerian governance. In 2023, she achieved national visibility on a different stage, being crowned the first runner-up in the Miss Tourism Nigeria pageant. Her charisma and versatility showed her talents and commitment to represent the cultural richness of Nigeria.

She died after jumping from the third floor of her Abuja apartment in an attempt to escape an armed robbery attack. Her death shocked the nation and reignited conversations about insecurity. Sommie鈥檚 impact lies in how quickly she earned trust as a reporter and media personality.

Allwell Ademola

Occupation: Actress and producer

Date of birth: August 9, 1976

Date of death: December 27, 2025

Age: 49

Allwell Ademola鈥檚 career as a performer actually took root in her childhood. In 1985, while serving as the head of the cultural and dramatic society at her school, she was scouted by the legendary Wole Amele. This led to her screen debut on the NTA television show Animal Games with Uncle Wole. She soon became a familiar face to a generation of young viewers through her appearances in the iconic children’s series Tales by Moonlight.

These early experiences laid the foundation for her transition into the professional industry. By 1992, at just 16 years old, she began appearing in Nollywood films alongside veterans like Jide Kosoko, and even making her mark on the stage at the National Theatre.

In her adult career, she became a powerhouse within the Yoruba-language sector of Nollywood, celebrated for her work in films like Ile Wa (2018), where she played the memorable role of 鈥淢ama Kate.鈥� She was also a dedicated mentor who nurtured emerging talent and helped launch the careers of rising stars like actor Rotimi Salami. She also expanded her artistry into music, forming and leading her own band, Allwell and Company.

She died after a heart attack, just hours after she had shared an optimistic post about making it to a new year on Instagram. Her passing was both sudden and disorienting, closing 2025 with grief.

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From movie stars who have given up acting to wear medical scrubs to musicians who have dropped the mic and traded Nigeria for abroad, these Nigerian celebrities have reinvented themselves and charted new courses.

Here are 10 Nigerian celebrities who japa鈥檇 and what they do now abroad.

1. 2Shotz

Real name: William Orioha

Famous for: Raps

Relocated to: U.S.A

New occupation: Photographer and Filmmaker

2Shotz was one of the OG rappers from South-Eastern Nigeria, known for hits like 鈥�,鈥� 鈥溾�� featuring 9ice, and 鈥溾�� with M.I. Abaga. But at the height of his fame, personal struggles, including an assault allegation from his ex-wife and a battle with depression, pushed him to step back and rediscover himself.

In 2016, he traded the mic for the camera, diving into photography and filmmaking. Now based in the US, 2Shotz has found a new sense of purpose behind the lens.

2. Boy Alinco

Real name: Bayo Bankole

Famous for: Papa Ajasco

Relocated to: U.S.A

New occupation: Events and Artist Promoter

Bayo 鈥淏oy Alinco鈥� Bankole became a household name for his unforgettable role as the flashy, eccentric playboy in Papa Ajasco & Company, the hit sitcom created by Wale Adenuga. His swaggering walk, tight trousers, and oversized glasses made Boy Alinco one of the most iconic comedy characters of the 2000s.

In 2015, he relocated to the United States in search of better opportunities. But the move wasn鈥檛 all smooth sailing 鈥� , he opened up about the early struggles of his new life abroad, including a difficult first marriage and the challenges of starting over from scratch.

These days, Boy Alinco has rebuilt his life. He runs a transportation business, works in artist and event promotion, and occasionally takes on MC gigs. 

3. Frank Donga

Real name: Kunle Idowu

Famous for: Comedy

Relocated to: Canada

New occupation: Multimedia Comms Specialist and Agriculture Expert

Frank Donga is a Nigerian actor and comedian best known for his deadpan humour in Ndani TV鈥檚 The Interview, where he played an awkward job seeker 鈥� a role that earned him a nomination for Best Actor in a Comedy at the 2015 Africa Magic Viewers鈥� Choice Awards.

In 2024, he relocated to Saskatchewan, Canada, where he now works as a Multimedia Communications Specialist with the Ministry of Agriculture. It鈥檚 a fitting full-circle moment for the comedian, blending his creative skills with his academic background in agriculture.

4. Funsho Adeolu

Relocated to: U.S.A

Famous for: Acting

New occupation: Events MC and brand influencer

Funsho Adeolu (Ondo State鈥揵orn) is a veteran Nollywood actor, writer, producer, and founder of Fynest Media. Over the years, he鈥檚 starred in some of Nollywood鈥檚 most memorable Yoruba films, including Ile Alariwo and Idoti Oju.

After decades of entertaining Nigerians on screen, Funsho quietly relocated to the United States with his family, where he鈥檚 reinvented himself within the entertainment space. These days, he鈥檚 best known as 鈥淭he Dancing MC鈥� 鈥� a nickname he earned from the viral videos of him joyfully dancing at events.

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5. General Pype

Real name: Olayiwola Ibrahim Majekodunmi

Famous for: Singing

Relocated to: U.S.A

New occupation: Set Designer

General Pype was one of the standout voices infusing Reggae into Nigerian music in the late 2000s. In 2018, Pype paused his music career, choosing to step away from the spotlight to focus on family and explore life beyond the studio.

He moved to the U.S to start afresh, studying set design at the Georgia Film Academy. He has since remained dedicated to this new pivot and contributed his design skills to major productions like Black Panther (2018) and Samaritan (2022).

6. Helen Paul

Relocated to: U.S.A

Famous for: Comedy

New occupation: Professor and Head of Department

Helen Paul shot to fame in the late 2000s as Tatafo, the mischievous child-voiced character whose high-pitched tone and clever jokes made her a household name across Nigeria鈥檚 comedy scene. Her infectious energy and witty skits earned her spots on radio, TV, and film, cementing her as one of Nigeria鈥檚 most versatile entertainers.

In 2019, after earning a PhD in Theatre Arts from the University of Lagos, she relocated to the United States with her family. The move marked a new chapter for Paul 鈥� one that saw her evolve from comedian to academic. She now serves as the Head of the Department of Arts, Music, and Entertainment at Heart Bible International University, where she鈥檚 affectionately called Dr Tatafo.

7. Terror D鈥橝rchangel

Real name: McMorris Ndubueze

Famous for: Acting

Relocated to: U.S.A

New occupation: Medical Doctor

McMorris 鈥淢aurice鈥� Ndubueze was one of Nollywood鈥檚 go-to 鈥渂ad boys鈥� in the early 2000s. He made his mark with memorable roles in films like Final Hour and Married Women on Campus, where his tough-guy persona became a fan favourite.

But these days, Maurice has traded film sets for hospital halls. He relocated to the United States and is now a medical doctor, marking one of Nollywood鈥檚 most inspiring career pivots.

8. Okunnu

Real name: Wale Akorede

Famous for: Acting

Relocated to: Canada

New job: Content Creator

If you鈥檙e familiar with the OG Yoruba comic actors, then you definitely know Okunnu 鈥� the hilarious, over-the-top funnyman who brought chaotic energy and slapstick brilliance to countless Yoruba films.

Two years after publicly lamenting the state of things in Nigeria back in 2023, it seems the country finally pushed him to make a move. Okunnu has now relocated to Canada, where he鈥檚 living a quieter life but still finding ways to make people laugh. These days, he creates lighthearted, dress-up comedy skits with his kids 鈥� a wholesome extension of the comic energy we all loved him for.

9. Pepenazi

Real name: Opeyemi Gbenga Kayode

Famous for: Singing

Relocated to: U.K

New occupation: Gospel Minister

Between 2018 and 2019, Pepenazi had hit songs like 鈥淥ne For the Road鈥� and 鈥淚llegal鈥�, blasting out of club speakers.

In 2022, after a brief disappearance from social media and music space, he returned as a preacher and immigrant in the U.K.

10. Regina Askia-Williams

Relocated to: U.S.A

Famous for: Acting

New occupation: Health Care Practitioner

Regina Askia-Williams is a former Nollywood actress who relocated to the United States from Nigeria in the early 2000s. Having transitioned out of the film industry, she has built a successful second career in healthcare, becoming a family nurse and health practitioner based in New York.

Askia-Williams has also established her own medical practice in the U.S., where she provides medical services and is involved in community outreach efforts.

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As much as weddings are about the couple, it can also be about the outfits. And as seen lately, nobody 鈥渦nderstands this assignment鈥� quite like Nigerian celebrities. From to custom corsets snatched tighter than the economy, these celeb outfit styles for weddings turn every ceremony into a full-blown fashion showdown disguised as a celebration of love.

If you鈥檝e ever found yourself deep in an Instagram spiral, zooming in on a sleeve or screenshotting a dress to send to your tailor or mentally saving a gele style for future reference, you鈥檙e not alone. We鈥檝e all seen one look that made us whisper, 鈥淐an my tailor make a dress like this?鈥�

That鈥檚 why I鈥檝e gathered 40 of the best celebrity wedding guest outfits and styles you can recreate. Get your new inspo here.

Female Nigerian Celebrity Traditional Wedding Guest Dress Styles

If there鈥檚 one thing Nigerian female celebrities do with flair, it鈥檚 turning traditional wedding guest outfits into runway moments. Whether it鈥檚 the rich textures of aso oke, dazzling lace, or bold brocade brought to life with flawless tailoring, these queens know how to blend culture and couture effortlessly.

10. Shaffy Bello

This is a simple but creative owambe dress made out of lace material, adorned with beads and a flowing skirt. It doesn鈥檛 matter the age of whoever wears this style, it brings out the youthfulness in them.

9. Jemima Osunde

This is a sleeveless design over a shiny skirt, matched with a bold gele style that you can try when you want to slay and the sun isn鈥檛 out. Though the design looks simple, the aura is elegant.

8. Sharon Ooja-Nwoke

This is aso-oke with an uncomplicated owambe design. This strapless top with an inflated waist and a long skirt is for the woman who chooses comfort over anything.

7. Stephanie Coker

If you want a style that shows off your curves, gives you full sleeves and combines a modern twist of iro (wrapper) and buba fashion, this is for you. The corset may be tight, but your body will look snatched.

6. Ini Edo

Iro (wrapper) and buba come in different styles these days, including this. There鈥檚 something distinctive about an Owambe that bridges the old and modern designs. It鈥檚 one of the few classy African George fabric Owambe styles that gives structure and commands the room.听

5. Ini Dima-Okojie

Regal style and contemporary flair meet in this rich mustard-gold traditional dress. It鈥檚 silky and structured, giving drama with every fold and ripple. The outer layer is a voluminous agbada-inspired robe, tailored with precise draping and a slit that teases a fringe mini-dress underneath.  This is for the woman who loves to mix tradition with hot girl energy.

4. Osas Ighodaro

The bodice is a sculpted corset with a dramatic, leaf-like bust design that gives art gallery and red carpet at the same time. It hugs her waist and hips, then flows into a fitted mermaid-style skirt with a lace train. You can spin this traditional wear into a timeless fashion royalty moment.

3. Chioma Goodhair

The off-shoulder gown has a deep neckline that serves the face, chest, and elegance. The bodice is expertly embellished with floral appliqu茅s and sequin embroidery, giving it a luxury feel. If you like your gown fitting like a second skin, cinching your waist and flowing smoothly into a sleek, fitted skirt, this is for you. It鈥檚 proper rich aunty fashion.

2. Diana Russet

It has a halter neckline with intricate beading along the bust and collar. It features an almost sculptural hip volume, giving it a corseted, peplum-like silhouette that flares out before cinching in. If you like your fashion with a little bit of drama to it, this is what you鈥檙e looking for.

1. Veekee James

This is Veekee James. Of course, her style is dramatic. It’s a corseted look featuring sheer panels embellished with bronze beading and embroidery. The dress’s skirt is form-fitting through the hips and thighs, then puffs out dramatically at the bottom into a sculptural, bow-like shape. If your overall aesthetic is opulent and theatrical, you’ll eat this and leave no crumbs.

Male Nigerian Celebrity Traditional Wedding Guest Outfit Styles

From regal agbadas with intricate embroidery to sleek senator wears, isi agu tunics, and rich aso oke combinations, these men are familiar with what it means to dress to impress.

10. Do2DTun

This look is a modern take on specifically the buba (top), sokoto (trousers) and fila (cap) ensemble. It鈥檚 a two-piece outfit: the buba is loose-fitting with a wide kimono-style sleeve. The sokoto is wide-legged and flowing, matching the top. It鈥檚 a simple style that gives focus to the outfit and a confident look to the wearer.

9. Timini Egbuson

This is an Alhaji style. A flowing agbada with wide sleeves and intricate embroidery on the chest to add an elegant touch. The look is accessorised by a hausa cap, some jewelry and a large purse to compliment his azaman look.

8. Akah Nnani

If you鈥檙e going to go full traditional swagger, you come correct. This style is free-flowing off-white danshiki with subtle stripes, matching trousers underneath and fila on top. Looking for culturally-rich fashion that gives a refined look? Here it is.

7. Davido

This ceremonial and traditional attire, given the headwear style and beads. The style is a crisp white two-piece, which includes a top with wide sleeves and matching wide-legged trousers that stop above the ankles. Davido makes the swag complete with his jewelry. Are you going for something royal and commanding? Try this style.

6. Uti Nwachukwu

This unique design has vertical rows. The overall is Agbada-style, with wide sleeves, a long-sleeved top, and matching trousers. Whether the occasion is celebratory or formal, this dress is suitable. Traditional, bold, and fashionable are the words to describe it.

5. Ebuka Obi-Uchendu

This is a two-piece short-sleeved suit with an unequal hemline, longer on one side. The clothing has multiple lion figures, a design which can be tied to the Igbo traditional clothing material. The fashion gets cultural here without losing modern interpretation. As a fashion-aware person looking to make a statement always, this is how to stand out.

4. Enioluwa Adeoluwa

This is a loose-fitting tunic with detailed embroidery on the chest and shoulders. The embroidery features geometric patterns and motifs that are characteristic of traditional designs. The marching trousers are wide and comfortable, fitting the tunic. The look is complemented by a cap and a walking stick. What defines a culturally-rich fashion better than this?

3. Pretty Mike

The inner garment, which appears to be sheer, makes this multi-layered agbada hotter and more creative. The gold embroidery and patterns on the chest and lower parts of the agbada add a luxurious touch. The look is complete with a matching abitiaja cap. It’s giving man of valour fashion.

2. Chike

Senator style goes extreme. It has an outer hooded short-sleeved top draped over a longer, straight-cut tunic that reaches below the knee. The trousers match the colour and have a relaxed fit. The panama cap is in a class of its own. This is how to stand out.

1. Enioluwa Adeoluwa

This is a modern take on the Agbada style. The outer garment looks like a tunic or a shorter agbada and it’s woven with intricate patterns. Its neckline has a shirt design, demonstrating a sophisticated blend of traditional fashion with contemporary elements. Again, the old and new blend is the style that keeps giving.

Female Nigerian Celebrity White Wedding Guest Dress Styles

From structured jumpsuits to dreamy lace gowns, crisp satin dresses, and dramatic sleeves that steal the spotlight, Nigerian ladies know how to dress without breaking the wedding guest code. This is for the baddies with taste, ready to break the rules and still look like a dream.

10. Nancy Isime

This is an off-shoulder dress with a flowing back and a front that鈥檚 a short skirt, though it looks slit. It features a tight corset and a chest design that hugs the bust area. If the fashion statement you want is 鈥淢onalisa is a baddie,鈥� this is pretty much how to write.

9. Funke Akindele

This dress has a tailored blazer with minimalist design, paired with matching wide-legged trousers. Over the blazer is a pleated skirt in similar colour as the rest of the attire. The bowtie-like headgear and clutch bag give a luxe look. Suitable for high-fashion events, formal gatherings or stylish social occasions like a wedding. 

8. Ini Dima-Okojie

The gown has a unique design element at the bust, with swirling, sculptural details. The dress has sheer, long sleeves made of a delicate, translucent fabric that adds an ethereal quality to the look. There鈥檚 a subtle cut-out just below the bust that doesn’t compromise the style. The thin, cute chain around the waist adds a touch of sparkle and accentuates the figure.

7. Osas Ighodaro

This high-fashion gown has a dramatic, asymmetrical design featuring a plunging neckline. It drapes over one shoulder and cascades down the back, looking like a large, sculptural ruffle. The long sleeve on one arm is sleek and fitted, while the gown鈥檚 train flows. If you’re looking for something artistic with commanding presence, it鈥檚 this one.

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6. Omowunmi Dada

This dress features a form-fitting one-shoulder design, beautifully showcasing her shoulders and collarbone. It is made of a shimmery, textured fabric that catches the light. The gown has a cut-out detail at the waist while the long, floor-length skirt flows. You can be bougie and relaxed in this style.

5. Tomike Adeoye

The gown has a fitted, one-shoulder bodice with pleated fabric, while the off-the-shoulder design on the other side accentuates the neckline and collarbone. The skirt is a smooth, satin-like fabric flowing down to the floor. It’s subtly gathered at the waist to give a gentle ruching that brings out the figure. Aside from stealing attention at weddings with this, it鈥檚 a gorgeous evening dress too.

4. Liquorose

Velvet gowns always look bougie and classy. This gown has an off-shoulder neckline, long sleeves, and a detailed lace bodice that runs down the centre. The skirt hugs the waist all the way down to the floor. Poise and sleepiness? It ticks the boxes.

3. Juliet Ibrahim

This strapless, flowing satin gown has a fitted bodice and subtle drapes at the hip, adding an elegant touch to the overall look. An easy-on-the-eyes style like this is best accessorised with a matching glittery clutch in hand, a bracelet and a simple necklace. It can’t be more perfect!

2. Mercy Aigbe-Adeoti

You don’t have to be the bride before you show up at a wedding in a white dress. Look at this: a flowing gown with a cape at the back and a bodice designed with a puffed sleeve made of satin. It鈥檚 such a warm look accented by pearl and gold accessories. This dress is a hit.

1. Lilian Afegbai

This is a stunning, form-fitting off-shoulder gown made of shiny satin. The sleeves are long and decorated with vibrant red roses, adding a touch of romance to the look. While the dress is fantastic, we have this elegant look due to the additional sparkling accessories from the ears to the neck and fingers. This is a style for those aiming for a high-fashion appearance. Simple and sweet.

Male Nigerian Celebrity White Wedding Guest Outfit Styles

Whether it鈥檚 a wedding reception in Eko Hotel or a destination wedding in Tanzania, these stylish kings understand that rolling out their suits is a bold statement move.

10. Moses Bliss

This is a stylish tuxedo with patterns and embellishments featuring a mix of shiny stones and matte textures. It鈥檚 complemented by a white shirt, black bowtie and black shoes. Black suits will always rock. If you鈥檙e going for a design that isn鈥檛 boring, this will do.

9. Sheggz Olusemo

This is a black tuxedo with a satin shawl lapel paired with a white shirt, black bowtie, and black high-platform shoes. It’s simple and elegant.

8. Daniel Etim-Effiong

A light-coloured, textured blazer with a matching vest and a crisp, light-coloured shirt underneath. The trouser adds a twist to the look with a shade of cream. It’s a simple style but classy and reliable.

7. Enyinna Nwigwe

This is a simple double-breasted blazer and matching trousers tailored to his physique. It has a classic touch that perfectly complements any fashionable event.

6. Neo Akpofure

This is a sharp, pinstripe suit with a tailored blazer and matching wide-mouth trousers. It features a white shirt underneath and a black tie that complements the suit. A white pocket square is neatly tucked into his blazer’s breast pocket, adding a touch of elegance. The black shoes complete the polished look and are suitable for formal or casual events.

5. Timini Egbuson

Black tuxedos never go wrong. This glittery blazer is paired with a white shirt, a black bowtie, and a decorative brooch on the left lapel. Any man looking for a modern style that鈥檚 fancy for a wedding or a wine party, here you go.

4. Femi Dapson

This is a classic black suit with white shirt, matching wide-legged trousers and black tie that gives a formal and sophisticated appearance. The touch of stylish black sunglasses also adds coolness to it. Even when you don鈥檛 open your mouth, your fashion is speaking.

3. Stan Nze

This is a straight-up formal blazer with lapels and matching trousers with subtle stripe detail on the side. The shirt and bowtie give it a complementary boss look. This is a host fit as much as a wedding guest dress. It鈥檚 a bold style.

2. Akah Nnani

Light colours are a great material for suits if you know how to pull them off. This suit consists of a blazer and marching trousers and a simple white shirt underneath. The rest of the look is enhanced by a necklace, a few buttons undone and a low-bottom shoe with lace.

1. Efa Iwara

A white pinstripe blazer with a black shirt underneath, black wide-leg trousers and black shoes is a stylish wedding look. Pull up like this, and everyone will think you鈥檙e a sort of character from a Martin Scorsese movie. Too hard!

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From Annie Idibia and Tuface’s destination wedding to Veekee James and Femi Atere鈥檚 4-day celebrations, here are our favorite celebrations of love (in no particular order).

Banky W and Adesua Etomi

Shortly after their debut as an on-screen couple in Kemi Adetiba鈥檚 2016 The Wedding Party, Banky, and Susu popped out with an engagement and introduction.

The couple finally tied the knot in November 2017 and had everyone following their wedding hashtag, #Baad17, just to get a glimpse of the bride and groom in their gorgeous outfits on their special day.

Made Kuti and Inedoye Onyenso

We were all minding our business on a hot Wednesday morning when Made Kuti, and Inedoye鈥檚 gorgeous faces filled our timelines. As though their combined beauty and love weren鈥檛 enough, the groom鈥檚 mum – Funke Kuti – and her friends decided to and almost had half the internet crashing the event.

Adekunle Gold and Simi

After years of watching us ship the love of his life with Falz because of the small they shared, Adekunle Gold and Simi tied the knot in January 2022. It was an intimate ceremony, and they only shared a glimpse of their special day with us, but they looked incredibly in love and happy.

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Veekee James and Femi Atere

Veekee James and Femi Atere found love and decided to paint Lagos and its inhabitants red. People keep shouting that it was a 4-day affair, but did they stop to consider that maybe THE couple didn’t want to squeeze all their ceremonies into one day? Perhaps they wanted the whole world to see their ten outfits over those four days and know that their love is not just an anyhow kind of love.

Annie Idibia and Tuface

Before everyone was trending wedding hashtags and attending celebrity weddings via Instagram Live and Snapchat, we were attending Annie Idibia and Tuface鈥檚 wedding via television.

In 2013, the long-term couple said their vows before friends, family, and their online in-laws at the Jumeirah beach resort in Dubai.

Tee-Billz and Tiwa Savage

This couple may have called it quits, but their wedding would forever live rent-free in our heads. 

A custom iPhone with the couple鈥檚 initials, Toolz DJing, a car gift from Don Jazzy, and doves being released after the vows. Tee-Billz and Tiwa Savage had the most exclusive fairytale destination wedding in 2014. If they could tell us who their planner was, that鈥檇 be great.

Davido and Chioma 

We were promised an #Assurance2020 but got a #Chivido2024, and it couldn’t have been better. Davido and Chioma Rowland were traditionally married in a big AF wedding on June 25, 2024. There were so many people willing to celebrate the couple鈥檚 love that we’re low-key surprised the venue could take them all.

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Kemi Adetiba and Oscar Heman-Ackah

The king of boys popped out with her boo, Ghananian-Nigerian music executive, creative entrepreneur, and media solutionist Oscar Heman-Ackah, and got traditionally married in 2022. Half of Nollywood was in attendance at the ceremony, and it was a perfect blend of the couple鈥檚 multi-cultural backgrounds.

If the billionaire鈥檚 body art has inspired you to get inked, these Nigerian celebrities might give you more tattoo ideas.

Tekno

Tekno has over ten tattoos ranging from letters to names of special people and insects. The coolest? This mic etched on his leg.

Tiwa Savage

Ever doubted Mama Jamjam鈥檚 claim of being Africa鈥檚 bad gyal? Her 鈥渦p in your face鈥� arm tattoo will prove you wrong. The singer debuted a full-sleeve abstract tattoo in 2021 and flaunts it regularly.

Olamide

One of the few Nigerian music stars with a facial tattoo that doesn鈥檛 seem out of place, Olamide has a minimalist cross etched beside his eyes. 

He also sports an Oduduwa head tattoo on his leg.

Wizkid

Big Wiz has between 15 and 30 tattoos featuring letters, floral patterns, and symbols of the moon and cross. He made headlines in December with a $10k 鈥淧RAY鈥� tattoo on his neck.

Asake

The first thing you鈥檒l notice about Asake is the unmistakable tattoo of his name across his neck. The bold tattoo is part of a collection that includes letterings and celestial art, among others. In an interview with , he revealed he got his name tattooed during a time of uncertainty about his music career.

Burna Boy

Odogwu isn鈥檛 a stranger to going under the needle, having covered almost every inch of his body. From stylistic letterings to celestial drawings, cannabis plants, and Nigeria鈥檚 Coat of Arms, he has a lot of ink. His coolest art, however, might be the bold “African Giant” lettering on his belly.

Davido

The 30BG crooner loves his body art and is conspicuous about it. His tattoos include bold 鈥淪weet Mother鈥� and 鈥淚made鈥� drawings on his arms and the names of other important family members. 

The hyper-realistic drawings of his kids, Imade, Hailey, and late Ifeanyi, stand out the most.

Candy Bleakz

Dragon Lady might be the Nigerian female superstar with the most tattoos. She has a full-sleeved Japanese dragon tattoo overlapping a geometric pattern and a drawing of Holy Mary on the same arm. Her collection includes minimalist drawings on her neck and lettering on her hands.

Iyabo Ojo

The actress has always been part of the tattoo club. She鈥檚 got a coloured petal on her arm and a coloured crown on her chest.

Toyin Lawani

The celebrity fashion entrepreneur’s cleavage features a coloured butterfly overlapping her name, 鈥淭iannah.鈥� It’s probably her most recognised inking.

DJ Sose

When it comes to the coolest facial tattoo in the Nigerian entertainment industry, nothing comes close to DJ Sose鈥檚 signature ink covering half of his face.

Tonto Dikeh

The Nollywood actress set the internet ablaze in 2011 when she debuted her back tattoo. It鈥檚 a hyper-realistic drawing of a fiery-looking flower girl with fingers piercing a heart. She also has a hyper-realistic drawing of her pet dog on her arm, among other inkings.

Poco Lee

The dancer has between 10 and 15 tattoos, with full-sleeve inkings on both arms and other lettering scattered throughout his body. But his coolest has to be the drawing of his mum on his leg.

Ebuka Obi-Uchendu

The media personality has gone under the needle quite a few times, with inkings on his chest and arms. His coolest tat, however, might be the iconic Wolverine stripes on his right arm.

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From real estate to nightlife, here are eight top music stars and their side hustles:

Banky W

Banky successfully transitioned into Nollywood, starring in box office hits like The Wedding Party, UpNorth and Sugar Rush. And in 2018, the Yes or No singer went into politics, vying for a seat to represent the Eti-Osa Federal Constituency in Nigeria’s House of Representatives. He went again in 2023 and was unsuccessful on both occasions. He also co-founded Sooyah Bistro, a quick-service restaurant with branches across Lagos, in 2018.

Don Jazzy

When the music executive isn鈥檛 minting new talents, managing Mavin Headquarters as founder and CEO, he focuses on Jazzy鈥檚 Burger, a restaurant he launched in 2022 after he turned 40. Specialising in burgers, the restaurant has occasionally stirred controversy with its 鈧�10k starting price. Don Jazzy also ventured into skincare in 2023, launching his line of body soap, Drip Beauty.

Sheyman

The singer has taken a break from music completely. In 2021, he launched his exotic strip club, Secret Palace, in Lagos, attracting heavyweights like Burna Boy, Dbanj and Yhemo Lee. The Paper hitmaker also owns Folixx, a restaurant-style lounge operating on Lagos island.

Peter Okoye (P-Square)

When he鈥檚 not making music or performing his hits, the singer manages his lottery company, ZoomLifestyle, which he launched in 2019. In March 2024, he announced the launch of his logistics company, WYN, operating in Calabar, Uyo and Abuja.

Mr Eazi

Before he got into music, the听Leg Over听hitmaker had a flair for business. In 2014, he pitched a tech platform he co-founded, Obiwezy, at听the听.听In 2018, Mr Eazi established EmPawa Africa, a talent incubation enterprise, followed by Zagadat Capital in 2021, an investment firm focused on tech startups.

MC Galaxy

Popular for his hit, Sekem, MC is now more active in the culinary realm. In 2021, he launched Sekem Kitchen, an indigenous eatery in Lekki, frequented by celebrity patrons like Davido and Uti Nwachukwu. In 2024, he expanded his venture with a branch in Abuja.

Zlatan Ibile

When he鈥檚 not releasing street bangers or managing Zanku Records, the street-hop artist focuses on fashion. In May 2024, he unveiled his clothing line, Zanku To The Word (ZTTW), showcasing streetwear items like jerseys, tees and beanies.

Patoranking

Away from the studio and stage, Patoranking has a side gig as a social entrepreneur. In 2023, he launched The Patoranking Foundation to advance Africa through education and entrepreneurship, providing scholarships and business grants in Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya and Zimbabwe.

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Jimi Solanke

Nollywood actor and dramatist, Jimi Solanke, died on February 5, 2024, aged 81. The actor was reportedly in and out of the hospital since December 2023 over an undisclosed illness. Solanke was a revered actor popular for the children鈥檚 show, Tales by Moonlight, on NTA during the late 90s. His other works include Family Scene, The Village Headmaster and Shadow Parties.

John Okafor

Legendary comic actor, John Okafor, died on March 2, 2024, after a two-year-long battle with diabetes. Popularly called Mr Ibu by fans, the actor lost one of his legs to amputation in November 2023.

Mr Ibu was renowned for his comedic roles in Nollywood and his jovial personality in real life. His notable works include Mr Ibu, Police Recruit, Mr Ibu Goes to School and Nicodemus.

Amaechi Muonagor

The veteran actor died on March 24, 2024, aged 61, three weeks after the demise of colleague, Mr Ibu. Muonagor was in and out of the hospital over his battle with kidney disease.

The actor succumbed to death a few days after he solicited financial assistance from Nigerians to facilitate a medical trip abroad. He was one of the leading men in the English-speaking faction of Nollywood around the late 90s and mid 2000s. His works include My Village People, Aki na Ukwa and Igodo.

Adejumoke Aderounmu

Nollywood actress, Adejumoke Aderounmu, passed away on April 6, 2024, aged 40. She became popular for her breakthrough role as 鈥淓sther鈥� in Funke Akindele鈥檚 comedy series, Jenifa鈥檚 Diaries. Before her demise, the actress battled an undisclosed sickness which caused her to take a break from the industry.

Aderounmu started her professional acting career in Tunde Kelani鈥檚 Arugba and was featured in movies like Dazzling Mirage, La Femme Anjola and Gone.

Pope Odonwodo

Popularly known as Junior Pope, Nollywood actor, Pope Odonwondo died on April 10, days after the death of colleague, Adejumoke Aderounmu. The actor died after drowning in a tragic boat accident while filming in Asaba, Delta state.

Until his demise, he was a force to reckon with in the Eastern faction of Nollywood, popularly called the 鈥淎saba film industry鈥�. Junior Pope got his breakthrough in Nollywood after featuring in Tchidi Chikere鈥檚 film, Secret Adventures (2007). Some other notable works include Honey Money, Wrong Initiation and No Way Through.

Tolani Quadri Oyebamiji

The comic actor, famously known as Sisi Quadri, passed away on March 1, 2024, aged 44. Sisi Quadri was one of the leading comic actors in the Yoruba movie industry, loved for his witty and sharp-mouthed characters. Before the actor鈥檚 demise, he had crossed into skitmaking, collaborating with content creators like Isbae U, Bimbo Ademoye, Mr Macaroni and many more. His notable works include Anikulapo: The Rise of The Spectre, Seranko Seniyan and Eran Iya Osogbo.

Deji Aderemi

Popularly known as Baba Olofa Ina, veteran Nollywood actor Deji Aderemi died on January 4, 2024, aged 73. He was famous for acting as a traditional chief and Ifa priest in several Yoruba movies. His most recent work was Kunle Afolayan鈥檚 Netflix series: Anikulapo Rise of The Spectre. His other notable films include Kabiyesi Olodumare, Ija Omode and Ewe Orun.

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Forget that celebrities receive a torrent of DMs from fans. They also often slide into other famous people’s inbox. Imagine Adekunle Gold sliding into Don Jazzy鈥檚 DM to beg for a job as a graphic designer. Hard to believe, right?听

That鈥檚 why we combed through the internet archives to find these seven celeb interactions that went down in the DMs. Which ones were successful and who got aired till eternity? Let鈥檚 find out.

Vee Iye

Ex Big Brother Naija housemate, Vee Iye, landed a lead role in Funke Akindele鈥檚 Prime Video debut, She Must be Obeyed. But did you know she had to shoot her shot in the DMs. After the series premiered, Vee shared a screenshot of her exchange with Akindele who graciously obliged her request. 

Mayorkun

In April 2021, American singer-songwriter, T-Pain, discovered the request folder on Instagram. Apparently, he thought all messages were supposed to go into his direct message inbox, not into a request folder. T-Pain shared a of all the celebrities he鈥檇 unintentionally ignored and somewhere in the flood of DMs was our own Mayorkun. The singer had sent a 鈥淏ro! Big fan!鈥� message that never got a response.

Spyro

The Who鈥檚 Your Guy singer has been on a relentless mission to get Hollywood actress, Meagan Good鈥檚 attention via the DM, without success. Spyro first slid into her DM in 2021, expressing interest in working with her. He never got a response. He returned two years later with an even stronger proposition of his undying love. 

“I have come again, my love. I know you don’t know me, but my love for you knows no bounds. I will always love you, Meagan. I am blown now and ready to settle down, and it’s you I want before Casava starts to age.” 

After the DM exchange went viral, Spryo Tunde Ednut who鈥檇 also posted the screenshots on Instagram, and thanked him for bringing his dream of being with Meagan a step closer to reality.

Nengi

The BBNaija star announced on national TV that she once slid into ace music producer, Don Jazzy鈥檚 DM, and he responded.

鈥淚鈥檝e always loved Don Jazzy. I鈥檝e sent him a DM once, but I honestly cannot remember what the content of the DM was. It was such a long time ago,鈥� Nengi said during a conversation with fellow housemate, Ozo.

Davido

Baba Imade sparked joy among fans in 2020 when he announced that American rapper, Nicki Minaj, would be on his album, A Better Time. But here鈥檚 the interesting thing. That collaboration exists because he shot his shot while under the influence of alcohol.

During an interview on Beat FM, Davido narrated how he鈥檇 gone clubbing after recording the song and texted Nicki on a whim. 

“So I took my phone and DMed her. I said, 鈥淣icki, I got a song for us. It’s gon’ go number one, I promise you鈥� in those exact words. The next morning, I saw a message from her that read, 鈥淪end it.鈥� The next day, she sent it…”

Portable听

The singer was head over heels after his first-ever DM interaction with Tiwa Savage in February 2023. He鈥檇 sent a DM to the singer, showering prayers on her. Tiwa didn鈥檛 just respond to his message, she sent a voice note. In typical Portable fashion, he shared a screenshot of the interaction online.听

Adekunle Gold

AG Baby slid into Don Jazzy鈥檚 Twitter DM multiple times when he was still hustling. At the time, he was a graphic artist who wanted to join the Mohits team to design album covers.

鈥淕ood am Mohit Lord, I鈥檓 thinking I cud be of GREAT help to the artistic growth of MOHITS. I鈥檓 a graphic artist of magnitude. I do album arts.鈥� AG Baby would also send multiple song links, begging the producer to listen and share. He was mostly aired, but once got a 鈥渢hanks bro鈥� response. Adekunle Gold released the 鈥渆mbarrassing鈥� screenshots in 2020 in an email to his followers. 

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Honorary degrees are academic recognitions given to individuals who鈥檝e made exceptional contributions to society and their respective fields. Recipients don鈥檛 have to spend time in universities to receive them.

Let鈥檚 check out the Nigerian celebs who鈥檝e been honoured so far, some even more than once.

Mr Macaroni

On Saturday, November 11, 2023, Mr Macaroni was an honorary Doctor of Creative Writing degree by the Precious Cornerstone University in Ibadan, Oyo State. He received another honorary degree on the same day, from Hillcity University, Benin Republic 鈥� a Doctor of Arts degree.

Tiwa Savage

On July 12, 2022, African Bag Gyal, Tiwa Savage, an honorary Doctor of Music degree from her alma mater, the University of Kent in Canterbury, England.听

In her acceptance speech at the institution鈥檚 congregation ceremonies at Canterbury and Rochester cathedrals, Tiwa told graduating students: 鈥淢y prayer is that you one day will stand like this, addressing students because you too have gone out into the world鈥� and you never gave up.鈥�

Pete Edochie

Respected thespian, Pete Edochie, was a Doctorate in Literature and a Doctorate in Arts by the ISTM University in Togo on September 4, 2023. Officials of the institution presented the awards to Edochie at his residence in Nigeria. According to an ISTM rep, he was awarded: 鈥淔or all the work he has been doing, and pioneering everything that all the younger ones are copying.鈥�

Adesua Etomi

Adesua Etomi-Wellington an honorary Doctor of Arts degree from her alma mater, University of Wolverhampton, on September 6, 2022, for her immense contribution to arts and culture.

鈥淚 was taught that talent is great but you need to be hard working to achieve. This award is very humbling for me and I hope that it inspires prospective and current students to pursue careers in the creative industries,鈥� she said while accepting the award.

Nancy Isime

Media personality, Nancy Isime, was conferred with an honorary doctorate in Arts and Philosophy by Prowess University, Delaware, USA, on April 29, 2023. She also received the Leadtime Africa Leadership Prize for Quality Service Delivery and Professionalism from the university on the same day. 

In an Instagram , she wrote: 鈥淚 pray that God gives us the strength and wisdom to continually excel and be good examples in our respective fields and careers. To many more recognitions.”

Omotola Jalade

Iconic actress, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, was an honorary degree by Igbinedion University on November 30, 2019. The actress was recognised for her contributions to 鈥渉uman development and progress at national and international levels鈥�.

Obi Cubana

The nightlife entrepreneur an honorary degree from the Enugu State University on November 26, 2022. He was awarded a Doctor of Business Administration degree.

Tacha

The reality star and radio host was conferred with an honorary degree by Prowess University in Delaware, US, on July 29, 2023. She was awarded a Doctor of Philosophy degree.

鈥淚t鈥檚 such an honour to receive this honorary DOCTORATE. This is particularly special. A huge thank you to Titans and My Team for all your love & support over the years. We鈥檝e got lots more work to do!!! Dr Tacha,鈥� she wrote in an X .