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Nollywood Style Icon: Why Timini Egbuson Owns the Red Carpet
Timini Egbuson fits right into that space. He is not just an actor, he also knows how to show up when it comes to style. Over time, he has become one of Nollywood’s most stylish actors, with a clear sense of how to put a look together.
In entertainment, film and fashion often move together. Just like music artists use style as part of their identity, actors also use fashion to express who they are off-screen. And honestly, there is something about a man who understands both that always stands out.
Timini Egbuson fits right into that space. He is not just an actor, he also knows how to show up when it comes to style. Over time, he has become one of Nollywood’s most stylish actors, with a clear sense of how to put a look together.
His style is pretty simple. He starts with classic tailoring, then switches things up with texture, accessories, and small details that change the whole vibe. He is not boxed in by fashion rules and that is what makes it work.
Here are five looks that show how he is redefining modern tailoring.
Timini in Light Blue and Pearls
This look for his last birthday, styled by Zackstyling, is a great example of how to make tailoring look fresh. He is wearing a long, light blue coat by T.I Nathan paired with high-waisted black trousers, a clean white shirt, and shiny black dress shoes.
The accessories are really what make the outfit here. He layers multiple long pearl necklaces and gold chains over the shirt, which completely changes the mood of the clothing. Finishing the look with dark sunglasses and earrings gives the whole outfit a smooth finish.
Timini in a Classic Three-Piece Look
The “Lagos Peaky Blinders” theme for the “Gingerr” movie premiere was a specific look to pull off, but Timini handled it smoothly. Styled by Yomi Daj and wearing T.I Nathan, he pairs a long black coat featuring a textured lapel with a grey waistcoat and pinstripe trousers. White shirt, patterned tie, and high-heeled black leather boots complete the base of the outfit.
The accessories are what really nail the vintage vibe here. He adds a plaid newsboy cap, a pocket watch chain across his waist, grey gloves, and small sunglasses. Mixing these old-school details with the sharp tailoring gives the look a distinct, stylised appearance without making it feel like a costume.
Timini in Velvet and Eyelet Details
Mo Abudu’s 60th birthday called for sophisticated evening wear, and Timini delivered with a sharp look styled by Swankyjerry. He is wearing an all-black velvet suit by Deji & Kola that relies on texture rather than colour to make an impact. The blazer and the sides of the trousers feature metallic eyelet rings running down the edges, giving the classic fabric a distinct, modern update.
Instead of a traditional button-down shirt, he wears a dark, silky top with an oversized scarf detail at the neck. The outfit is finished with pointed black shoes and square-frame tinted sunglasses, keeping the monochromatic look interesting.
Timini in Monochrome Red
Timini literally painted the town red for the “Red Circle” movie premiere. Styled by Whytace, he wore a bright, head-to-toe red outfit. The top is structured with a high neck and has silver studs along the edges, and he pairs it with matching wide-leg trousers.
The sleeves are extra long with big cuffs that give the look a different shape than your usual suit. He keeps everything else simple by just adding dark sunglasses and letting the bright red colour do all the talking.
Timini in Royal Blue Velvet
As a cast member in the record-breaking movie “A Tribe Called Judah,” Timini turned up for the premiere in a standout look styled by Swankyjerry. He wore a rich royal blue velvet blazer by Deji & Kola. He paired the bold jacket with wide-leg black trousers, a dark shirt, and a classic black bow tie.
The styling details are really what keep it from looking like a standard tuxedo. He pinned a large, silver cross brooch onto the lapel of the jacket and wore square-frame sunglasses studded with rhinestones. The combination of the velvet fabric with these bright, iced-out accessories gives the entire look a premium finish.
Grammy Award-winning Nigerian Afrobeats star Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, closed the 2026 edition of the Afro Plus Fest in Maryland, United States, on Sunday, marking 15 years since his breakthrough in the music industry.
The 35-year-old singer headlined the final night of the three-day festival, which ran from 4 to 6 September at the Northwest Stadium Complex in Landover, Maryland.
Wizkid’s performance carried added significance as he celebrated a decade and a half in the industry, having first risen to prominence with the hit “Holla at Your Boy” from his 2011 debut album, Superstar.
Wizkid, who shared the stage with a global line-up of Afrobeats, dancehall and hip-hop artists, delivered a mix of career-defining tracks that had the crowd singing along.
The performance included “In My Bed,” “Daddy Yo,” “Bad to Me,” “Slow Down,” “Caro,” “Essence,” “Alaye,” “Jogodo,” “Money Constant,” and “Ojuelegba.”
Since his breakthrough in the industry, Wizkid has built one of the most decorated careers in African music, becoming the first Nigerian artist to reach No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 as a co-writer and featured artist on Drake’s “One Dance.”
His catalogue includes albums such as Ayo, Made in Lagos, More Love, Less Ego and Morayo.
Wizkid has also won a Grammy Award for his contribution to Beyoncé’s “Brown Skin Girl” and is the most-streamed African artist on platforms such as Spotify. His Tems-assisted hit “Essence” achieved massive global crossover success.
The artist’s appearance as the final-night headliner underscored both his influence on Afrobeats and the rapid growth of Afro Plus Fest into a major diaspora gathering.
Official announcements for the festival featured Nigerian superstar Davido as the Friday headliner, Jamaican dancehall artiste Alkaline on Saturday, and Wizkid closing on Sunday, with additional acts including Lil Baby, Latto, Tems, Ayra Starr, Tiwa Savage, Olamide and Adekunle Gold among others.
Billed as the largest Afro-Caribbean-Hip Hop festival, the 2026 edition reportedly expanded to a three-day format across two stages, drawing a projected 40,000 fans daily.
Reflecting on the festival’s growth, Founder and Executive Producer Michael Awosanya noted in an earlier statement that the event had evolved into a global diaspora movement.
“The block party we dreamed about for a decade became a reality, and it exceeded every expectation. This sold-out debut proved that Afro Plus Fest is not just an event — it’s a movement. This was only the beginning. Afro Plus Fest is here to stay,” Awosanya stated.
Nollywood actress Deborah Shokoya has reacted to the mixed opinions surrounding the marriage of social media personalities Peller and Jarvis.
Daily Voice reports that the actress said public opinion can change quickly based on what people see.
Shokoya commented on an Instagram post while discussing how people often judge relationships from the outside.
She said that some people who criticize a relationship at one moment may later support and admire the same relationship when circumstances change.
She advised Peller and Jarvis, as well as others facing public scrutiny, to focus on understanding themselves and doing what works for them rather than allowing outside opinions to determine their choices.
The actress also urged people to prioritise their happiness and peace of mind while avoiding self-deception.
She wrote: “I Have Seen People Talk Down On Peller And Jarvis’s Marriage Today, Support And Admire It Tomorrow🤣 Call It Toxic Today, Then Call It Sweet Tomorrow🤣 I Have Come To A Conclusion Of What I Already Know Before Tho… That People Will Always Judge Base On What You Show Them😁😂 Just Do You! Know You! Satisfy You! Do What Works For You! People Will Always Talk Regardless… They Will Always Judge Anyways! You Owe Your Happiness And Sanity To Yourself, Just Best Live By Not Deceiving Yourself👌.”
Nollywood has been thrown into mourning following the death of actress Atinuke Remilekun Kareem, who passed away after battling breast cancer.
Kareem’s death was announced on Tuesday by Owolabi Ajasa, the Ogun State governor of the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), in a statement shared on his Instagram page.
Ajasa expressed appreciation to colleagues, fans and well-wishers who supported the actress financially and emotionally during her illness, but said their efforts had ultimately not been enough to save her.
“Sadly, despite all our efforts and prayers, Atinuke has passed on and answered the final call,” Ajasa said.
He added that the association remained grateful to everyone who contributed towards Kareem’s treatment, offered prayers or encouraged her and her family during the difficult period.
The actress had publicly appealed for assistance during her battle with breast cancer. In a video circulated online, Kareem disclosed that she had been receiving treatment for some time and that the financial burden had placed considerable pressure on her family.
“I’m a breast cancer patient. It has been going on for a while. My family has spent a lot of money; I’ve come to seek help,” she said in the appeal.
Kareem also revealed that she was a mother of two young children as she appealed to Nigerians and other well-wishers to assist with her treatment.
Her death has triggered an outpouring of grief across the Yoruba film industry, coming barely days after the death of veteran actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, who died after a prolonged battle with cancer.
Kareem’s passing has therefore deepened the sense of loss within an industry that has endured a string of bereavements involving actors and other practitioners.
The TAMPAN Ogun chapter described her death as an “irrecoverable loss” and prayed for strength for her family, colleagues and loved ones.
Ajasa said the association could only accept the development and entrust Kareem’s soul to God.
“We cannot question the Almighty God. We can only submit to His will and pray that He grants her eternal rest and gives her family, colleagues, and loved ones the strength to bear this painful loss,” he said
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