A fashion icon is someone everyone looks up to in the fashion world. They are known for their high fashion taste, influence and uniqueness. We have many of them in Nollywood. They are always the A-list dressers at events. This does not come easy and cheap. Being a fashion icon requires a lot of hard work and consistency. Our selected fashion icons in Nollywood have mastered the art and are not new to the game. Here are 5 fashion icons we admire in Nollywood:
1. Rita Dominic
The youngest of four children, Rita Dominic is a member of the Royal Nwaturuocha family of Aboh Mbaise local government area in Imo State. She attended the prestigious Federal Government College Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, before heading to the University of Port Harcourt, where she graduated with a BA (Honours) Degree in Theatre Arts in 1999. Every outfit Rita wears suits her perfectly. On the red carpet, she has never disappointed with her appearance.
2.Omotola Jalade -Ekeinde
The Nigerian actress, singer, philanthropist and former model since her Nollywood film debut in 1995,appeared in over 300 films, selling millions of video copies. Omosexy as she is fondly called, is blessed with a beautiful figure. She has good fashion taste and always been the cynosure of all eyes whenever she steps out at events.
3. Mercy Aigbe
Mecry Aigbe is best known for her Yoruba indigenous movies. She is the second child in a family of five. She attended Maryland Comprehensive Secondary School Ikeja, Lagos. She is also an alumnus of The Polytechnic, Ibadan, Oyo State, where she received her OND in Financial Studies . Then she got admitted to The University of Lagos and graduated with degree in Theater Arts. Mercy is super stylish. She rocks outfits that brings out her best features. She is charming fashionista.
4. Tonto Dikeh
She was born into a family of seven and is the third of five children. Her family is from Obio-Akpor, a LGA in Rivers State, and is of Ikwerre descent. She studied petrochemical engineering at Rivers State University of Science and Technology. Tonto Dike may be controversial but when it comes the fashion, she knows her onions. Tonto is undoubtedly attractive and when she infuses fashion, it comes out fantastic.
5. Dakore Egbuson-Akande
Dakore was born in Bayelsa State as the first child of her parents. She attended Corona School and Federal Government Girls’ College in Lagos and Bauchi respectively. She studied mass communication at the University of Lagos but had to drop out due to incessant strikes. The A-list fashion icons would not be complete without the mention of this super-stylish actress. She owns her style, that is something no one can take from her.