Thrills and Frills of African Fashion Nigeria Week 2016
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Day Three
The last day ended with a Gala Night witnessed the super stylish, gorgeously fashionable, crème de la crème of the society, top professionals and colourful entrepreneurs; including stars of the world of fashion, movies, music, television and comedy.
The gala was unveiled with veteran fashion designers, Modela, Rois and Reine, showcasing their menswear collection. Other designers on the runway included the headline designer, Ade Bakare, Swarovski, Elegante by Tiannah Styling and Elegant Kids, Yomi Casual. Others were: Trish O. Couture, Lanre Lagos, Mc Stell Fashion Gallery, Bello I. Edu, Rikato by Me, and others.
Yemi Alade
Afro-pop singer and brand ambassador of this year’s edition, Yemi Alade, debuted her fashion line, House of Tangerine, after which she thrilled guests with her strong vocals as she performed hit songs. No doubt she is a beautiful singer and a talented one at that, with her energetic performance adding more spice to the night.
The award recipients of the night included: His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ooni risa of Ife; AFWN Monarch with Panache, Rotimi Amaechi; AFWN Legend of Brio, Funmi Tejuosho; Amazon of Style, AFWN-Elegance and Style Award 2016, Patricia Uchenna Onumonu, Trish O Couture; AFWN Fashion designer of the year Award 2016, Abiola Olatunde Aloba, in recognition to his contribution to AFWN & AFWL.
Gala Night’s Crème de la crème
Africa Fashion Week Nigeria 2016 gala was well attended by top government personalities, royalties and highly rated Nigerian celebrities, which included former Rivers State Governor and current Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi; Olori Wuraola Ogunwusi; Oluwo of Iwo and his Olori; Ruth Osime; Abba Folawiyo; Funmi Ajila (FADAN President); Senator Ita Giwa; Annie Idibia; Monalisa Chinda; Uti Nwachukwu; Bryan Okwara; Kaffy; Denrele Edun; Zaina; Emmanuel ikubese; LAX; and BOJ, among others. Africa Fashion Week Nigeria 2016 gala night was hosted by Kaylah Oniwo and Layole Oyatogun.