The African Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards is perhaps the biggest awards event in Nigeria. It’s often described as Nigeria’s Oscars, and the red carpet is just as much of a big deal as the show itself – if not bigger. It’s little wonder then that the stars leave no stone unturned when it comes to their red carpet looks.
Ahead of this year’s edition which takes place on September 1st, 234Star asked a few of our favourite red carpet stars for tips on getting ready for the big night. From their pre-red carpet routine to their go-to designers and more, read all their secrets to smashing their red carpet appearances below.
Ini Dima-Okojie
234Star: What is your pre-red carpet routine like?
“The week leading up to a red carpet event can get a little “eventful”. Lol. I enjoy styling myself, so I make sure I have all the pieces I need ready. I also have detailed conversations with my glam team to be sure we’re all on the same page. Then I try to sneak in a facial a few days to the event. And everything else is hopefully a breeze.”
234Star: What’s the one thing you must have on you during a red carpet appearance?
“Blot paper!!! My T zone gets oily really easily, so a good blot paper to dab my face is key for me.”
234Star: Who’s your go-to designer for a statement-making red carpet outfit?
“Nigerian designers have generally been killing it, and I’ve had the pleasure of collaborating with a number of them. If I had to pick just one though, it’ll be FablaneByDerin.”
234Star: One tip you’d give an AMVCA first-timer about posing for pictures on the red carpet?
“I know it can be quite daunting at first with all the cameras, people and organized chaos… but just remember when posing… head down, back arched and just have fun with it.”
Denola Grey
234Star: What is your pre-red carpet routine like?
“Mostly get a haircut, eat! Start my face routine, get dressed and head out.”
234Star: What’s the one thing you must have on you during a red carpet appearance?
“My phone?”
234Star: Who’s your go-to designer for a statement-making red carpet outfit?
“I’ve always worked with Rhobes for my big red carpet moments. We make magic together.”
234Star: One tip you’d give an AMVCA first-timer about posing for pictures on the red carpet?
“Stand up right , angle your body to show off your figure, neck upright, chin up and out, and then down. Also, know how to smize and don’t be afraid to get in the zone.”
Idia Aisien
234Star: What is your pre-red carpet routine like?
“It takes an army, literally! So we have stylist, make up artists and hair stylists, all usually concurrently trying to get me ready, while I’m on the phone. You plan these things in advance but the day of us always still chaotic! Lol”
234Star: What’s the one thing you must have on you during a red carpet appearance?
“Bronzer.”
234Star: Who’s your go-to designer for a statement-making red carpet outfit?
“Milemosun.”
234Star: One tip you’d give an AMVCA first-timer about posing for pictures on the red carpet?
“Don’t be overwhelmed by the lights; use them!”
Adebayo Oke-Lawal
234Star: What is your pre-red carpet routine like?
“Select an outfit – usually quite late the day before lol. Haircut, facial , amazing perfume , pressed clothes and I’m out . I’m pretty simple.”
234Star: What’s the one thing you must have on you during a red carpet appearance?
“Perfume (LOL).”
234Star: Who’s your go-to designer for a statement-making red carpet outfit?
“Myself – Orange Culture lol. And brands like rick Dusi and Emmy Kasbit are amazing.”
234Star: One tip you’d give an AMVCA first-timer about posing for pictures on the red carpet?
“Be nice to the photographer :-)”
Dorcas Shola Fapson
234Star: What is your pre-red carpet routine like?
“I’d like to say relaxed but it’s usually mayhem cause I leave everything till the last minute lol”
234Star: What’s the one thing you must have on you during a red carpet appearance?
“A powder brush, those bright lights will have you sweating buckets and I hate looking shiny.”
234Star: Who’s your go-to designer for a statement-making red carpet outfit?
“Tiannah Styling or House of Jahdara.”
234Star: One tip you’d give an AMVCA first-timer about posing for pictures on the red carpet?
“Know your angles, and if you get belle suck welllll!”
