Our favourite artists have distinctive voices but we recognise them just as easily by their styling. We look at those who’ve set themselves apart through their unique approaches to dressing up.
Topless Wiz
Burna Boy sang “Shirts off like I ain’t got no clothes / ’cause where I’m from, there ain’t no snow”, but Wizkid is the guy living it. If he can’t go somewhere topless with dangling chains and baggy trousers, it’s not for Wiz. Don’t forget the signature bend-to-the-side too.
New Kcee
Ojapiano shot Kcee back to limelight, and we’ve seen him stomp everywhere branded in balaclava — full-face cover — in different designs and colours to match different outfits. You need to see his stage performances this year, it’s like masquerades playing “boju-boju” in high fashion.
Ayra’s belt
It’s highly likely Ayra Starr grew up on old Nollywood films and 90s music groups because it’s hard to unsee the massive influence these styles have had on her wardrobe. From crop-tops to thigh-high boots and her iconic belt-skirts, our Sabi Girl’s fashion is as distinct as ever in Nigeria today. But who’s surprised she eats these looks when she walked runways as a model since 16.
Asake 2-in-1
Asake is a lover of many fashion brands, but he never deviates from body-tight tops and large flared trousers. No one in our current music space rocks the style as hard as him. Recreate it, but don’t chase danfo in those pants, please.
Lagbaja da mask
Lagbaja has always worn aso-ofi masks that match his clothes. On some days, he’d complete the style with “dejá” sandals made from car or truck tires. Since the 90s, no one’s ever tried to recreate Lagbaja’s look. A mystic artist like MF DOOM and billy woods, whether we know what Lagbaja looks like or not, the musician’s elusiveness is part of what makes him special.
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Pirate Ruger
Just in case you didn’t know, Ruger isn’t blind in one eye. According to him, his eyepatch is a symbol of his hard guy personality and a ratchet complement to his pink-dyed hair. Some 90s kids see Ruger and quickly get nostalgic about Baba Fryo. But it’s Ruger’s time now.
Odumodu cap
Since I started listening to OdumoduBlvck back in 2018, he’s rarely seen without his white, black and red woven Okpu Agu AKA leopard hat. It’s a traditional Igbo cap that represents bravery — the exact energy he reveals on his tracks.
2Gorimapa
No hairstyling, stresses or shenanigans to protect any hairline (because there’s none). One can say 2Baba is a simple man whose simplicity can be found in his music. Even fellow artist, Joel Amadi, couldn’t escape the accusations that he jacked 2Baba’s looks.
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