By Kehinde Oluleye
Talented, pretty and super-smart, this week’s celebrities are some of the brightest stars in the entertainment firmament.
They are leaders, influencers and determiners of fashion and fads and they have millions of adoring fanatical followers who are always on the lookout for the things that they say or wear.
So, this week, we shall be focussing on fashion and fad trendsetters. We bring you the most stylish and dapper celebrity artistes who command large followings and who rock their garbs both on and off the stage.
They are the ones who constantly appear dapper and well put together as they strut the stage or walk down the red carpets.
These dandy, supper artiste are not just at the top in their fields as celebrity artistes, but also the best dressed around.
Their life is a rollercoaster of red carpet events and formal and informal photo shoots. They are the celebs to watch out for in the next 12 months.
Wizkid
This talented singer, songwriter and performer’s outfits are usually snappy, trendy and unique. It appears as if Wiz likes to keep his style snappy, faddish and contemporary in order to keep his millions of fans hooked and happy.
Of course, the superstar is better known for his chart-bursting hits than for his hip outfits but on the red carpet, Wizkid combines his hipster dress sense with huge doses of swags and this combination gives him a power personality that completes his unique blend.
He’s definitely a guy who knows how to combine well.
Burna Boy
Nigerian Afro singer, songwriter and rave of the moment, Burna Boy, has come a long way since
he came to be known with his simple but stylish unforgettable garbs.
Burna likes to project an African power image. His dressing projects his ‘Africanness’ at all times.
Banky W
Nigerian artist, actor and politician, Olubankole Wellington, aka Banky W, is the big boss at the Empire Mates Entertainment (EME).
Popularly called Banky, who used to be best known for his hits and roles in the music industry, now has a successful acting career.
The trendsetter with a cute iconic beard has an impeccably classy dress sense. He is the epitome of sharp sophistication.
Tiwa Savage
Who wouldn’t know Tiwa? Nigerian singer, songwriter and actress, known professionally as Tiwa Savage, is an extremely hardworking and highly talented music superstar.
She’s everything rolled into one: she’s an actress, rapper, singer, artist and songwriter. Gorgeous and smart, some describe her as the most beautiful singer in Nigeria.
D’Banj
Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo, known by his stage name D’banj, is a Nigerian musician, singer, songwriter, rapper, record owner and entrepreneur.
Dbanj has everything in his favour- good looks, gorgeous body and a winsome smile. Dbanj looks as comfortable in an Armani suit as he does in fitted jeans and on sweater.
While performing, you are likely to see him strutting around the stage wearing designer sneakers and jeans but not a shirt.
But off the stage, DBanj is always very well-dressed in the best of solid designer wears that money can buy. He prefers classy bespoke wear that plays to his strength.
Falz
Grey beard and moustache have never looked so elegant and sharp, thanks to Falz’s new looks.
When it comes to dressing well, Folarin Falana, better known by his stage name Falz, a Nigerian rapper, songwriter and actor, is a master on and off the red carpet.
He is super-talented and brings this to bear on his personal branding efforts.
Lynxx
‘Fine lady’ crooner Chukie Edozien is a Nigerian rapper whose stage name is Lynxx.
The blazer jacket-obsessed singer-rapper is one of our favourites; looking as sharp in blazers, casuals and swell shirts as he does in a tie-optional black suit.
Omawuni
Omawumi Megbele, known by her stage name Omawumi, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and actress. Self-confident and assured, she maintains an air of sophisticated elegance.
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Tekno
Nigerian musician, producer, performer and dancer, Augustine Miles Kelechi, popularly known by his stage name Tekno, surely has a good taste for clothes. Whether he’s wearing track zip-ups or calf-long capris, he always knows how to push the envelope.
Don Jazzy
Michael Collins Ajereh, better known as Don Jazzy, is a Nigerian record producer, singer, songwriter and entrepreneur.
Don Jazzy has made his miniature moustache and beard part of his signature looks. Humble and easy-going, Don Jazzy always looks impeccable.
Chidinma
Sultry singer, Chindima is still doing her thing despite not giving us a hit in recent times.
One time winner of Project Fame and an established artiste, the gorgeously pretty and very well talented singer has a penchant for well-tailored and structured silhouettes and she has a good handle on mixing high and moderate fashion items.
2Face
Innocent Idibia, fondly called 2Baba or 2Face, is a Nigerian pop icon. Innocent Idibia, when not dressed in suits or natives, no matter, he looks good nearly all the time.
Seyi Shayi
Talented singer, songwriter and actress, Seyi’s style is equally powerful, consisting of form-fitting dresses with dramatic detailing.
Timaya
Inetimi Timaya Odon, better known by his stage name Timaya, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. He is the founder of DM Records Limited.
He’s not only nicely handsome and charming; he’s also an incredibly talented artist and sharp dresser.
The “I can’t kill myself o” crooner fashion sense has evolved from a swell-shirt rocker to a refined sophisticated look.
Olamide
Nigerian hip hop recording artist, song writer and producer, Olamide Adedeji , known by his stage name Olamide, but popularly called Olamide Baddo or BaddoSneh, has always looked dapper.
Waje
Singer, philanthropist and mother of one, Waje, is one lady who is gorgeous inside out. She has one of the best voices around and she well known for rocking elaborate outfits.
Kizz Daniel
From his denim and leather jacket gear to his skinny suits; Kizz has been one of the most stylish men in pop for nearly one decade.
Bisola Aiyeola
Reality TV star, actress and singer, Bisola was the first runner up of Big Brother Naija and won the AMVCA Trailblazer Award at the 2018 Africa Magic Viewer’s Choice Awards. She has great style, coupled with a personality that keeps her fan base growing by the day.
Davido
No artiste has aged with more dignity and style than the ‘Omo Baba Olowo’ crooner, David Adedeji Adeleke, better known by his stage name,Davido. He’s a Nigerian singer, songwriter, record producer and entrepreneur.
Niniola
Niniola Apata, professionally known as Niniola, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. She’s well- known for her rocker chic look.
Yemi Alade
Sexy, smart and highly talented, Yemi Alade is a fearless fashionista, known for her Afrocentric style and bold bodysuits. She likes to experiment a great deal.
Phyno
Chibuzor Nelson Azubuike, popularly known as Phyno, is a Nigerian rapper, singer, songwriter and record producer. He’s a classic man who seems to know very well what fits him and what does not.
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