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Ads Hey Divas, In our everyday lives, we come across people and things that inspire us and are worth emulating. One of these things are aso ebi styles. Being well dressed played a significant role in the Nigerian class system with much importance being attached to the size, colour, quality and quantity…
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Hey Divas, We’ve got places to go and people to see, and two full days off means packing our already swamped schedules with even more activity. There are errands to run, books to be studied, and delicious meals to be eaten, there truly isn’t time. Fortunately, a lot of what’s on-trend at…
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Hey Divas, Everybody loves plantain. I’m yet to meet someone who does love the awesomeness of plantain. Next to yams, plantains come second as the main staple source of food for Nigerians. Plantain is an all year available staple food which is easy to find and very cheap. They are so…
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Hey Divas, It’s no longer news that Turbans have hit the fashion scene with a big bang. If you don’t know that Turbans are trending now, then you need to go through this website from start to finish. Denim turban is the new trend and best option for a traditional headgear in today’s fashion. It’s…
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Hey Divas, Today is Friday and more specifically the second Friday of the year 2018, AKA the best day of the week (apart from Monday of course) because the worst part of the week is over and there are only 2 more days of bliss and freedom. These two days makes Friday one of…
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Hey Divas, I know from personal experience that there’s nothing worse than not finding the perfect dress for an event. This is often the dilemma we find so many ladies in when they are planning for a particular event. It’s our mission at Madivas to never leave you high and…
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Hey Divas, Everyone knows that sometimes, you just need a major beauty change and there’s no better way to embrace a new era than by changing up your hairstyle. Whether it’s a total color switch or just a quick trim, hair transformations always feel like a total makeover. For proof,…
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Hey Divas, It is a known fact that Aso ebi has come to stay. It has been in fashion for decades and from one generation to the other. It’s obvious that it won’t leave the Nigerian scene any time soon. You can’t just get enough of it. Aso ebi is usually made…
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Hey Divas, Although fashion bloggers have been around for years now, there are only a few who have really mastered the game. From fashion tips to feeds that mirror your favorite magazine spreads, this woman whose style we can’t get enough of is our Woman Crush Wednesday #120. A native of…
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Hey Divas, Part of the reason why you might want to refresh your wardrobe is the idea of shopping less and saving money. But during this period where we become bored of the clothes we’ve (seemingly) been wearing day in and day out, it’s very easy to be tempted into…
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Hey Divas, Marriage, the union of one man and one woman, is a personal, but not private, relationship with great public significance. Marriage is good for the couple; it also provides the optimal conditions for bearing and raising children. Marriage makes an essential contribution to the common good. Some specific…
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Hey Divas, In Nigeria today, makeup artistry and gele tying is a major source of income for many, simply because Nigerians love to look good. At social events and formal gatherings alike, women deck out in their very best making sure to have a stunning makeup look and a gele…
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Hey Divas, How did your new year begin? Hope it started on a fashionable level? It’s never too late. In case it didn’t, you then need to see this aso ebi styles. Weekends are for weddings and slaying in aso ebi. There are tons of designs out there you can rock…
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Hey Divas, For most Nigerians, street food is usually just as delicious as delicacies sold in fancy restaurants, if not more. In Enugu, Eastern Nigeria, Okpa is one of the craziest street food the people can’t live without. It is cheap, filling and insanely tasty. Okpa is a popular legume prepared by…
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Hey Divas, Wondering what to wear over the weekend? Getting dressed won’t need a second thought when you’ve got a wardrobe packed with stylish separates and off-duty staples. From the perfect outfit for lunch with the girls to the coszy clothes you just won’t want to take off, we’ve got a host of…
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Hey Divas, “Accessories are like vitamins to fashion – as such, you should use them liberally.”-Anna dello Russo On trend or not, the turban look is a classic especially for summer, just ask any style icon; from our African celebrities to the international ones, who went for it more than…
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Hey Divas, It’s Friday. So you just finished a tough week of work (or maybe in your case its school) and you couldn’t wait for Friday to come around. That means rooftop cocktails with your girlfriends or a dinner date at that restaurant you can’t stop hearing about. Maybe there’s a…
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Hey Divas, Every lady’s goal is to look good always and be acceptable, as the saying goes “Looking good is a good business.” Ankara is perhaps the greatest trend that has come to stay. Everyday, there are new styles and ideas and women are buying into it. Far gone are the…
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Hey Divas, TV Girl, Nancy Isime is that all round media girl that has a lot going for her. With her feet set firmly in the acting and presenting world and a background in modelling, it is hard for one to overlook and underestimate this beauty. Born in Edo State and…
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Hey Divas, With a new year brings trends that we’re ready to welcome into the fold and others that can see themselves out. For women, keeping up with the latest in fashion trends can feel like a never ending battle. While it can be challenging keeping up with what the…
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Hey Divas, No one will deny that Fashion is a tough business. The hours can be long and grueling, competition is fierce, and there are no guarantees as to how far you will go-and that’s if you can even get your foot in the door. There’s no need to get…
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Hey Divas, The new year has just begun, and no one knows for certain what 2018 will hold. We all know the start of a new year inevitably brings with it an entire collection of fashion trends to try to get ahead of. With these, we’re not talking your typical…
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Hey Divas, We’re always looking a season ahead to find the next It item or trend. It’s part of our DNA as fashion-lovers. If you’re like us, you’ve been paying close attention to what’s been popular on the streets and runways this past year, that’s what gives us a good indication of what to…
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Hey Divas, The weekend is here again, which means it’s prime time to start thinking about all the delicious food you’re going to consume in the next two days. Whether you had a breezy week or a difficult one, we know you’ve more than earned your weekend. It’s time to…
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Hey Divas, Let’s face it, we all have our days where we go out in our sweats and hoodies. But sometimes you want to look a little more presentable without putting in too much effort. Annoying, isn’t it? You want to dress better, but most style advice revolves around suiting up…
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Hey Divas, Fashion girls from all around the world have one thing in common: a desire to show off their personal styles. When it comes to trends with a cultural flair, we look towards Muslim influencers who are diversifying the fashion field with their beliefs and unique voices. As hijab fashion has…
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Hey Divas, The last month of 2017 is almost over and hopefully you stuck to your resolutions, especially those fashion resolutions? Remember when you vowed to wear more color, stop wearing the same items over and over or decided to finally define your personal style? Yeah, all those resolutions. It’s the…
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Hey Divas, It is all about looking good and African fashion is all about developing a style that flatters your figure and brings out the beauty and salient features in you. For many, their fashion scope is defined by what’s trending and what is en-vogue but you need to understand…
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Hey Divas, Tiwatope Savage popularly known as ‘Tiwa Savage‘ has become one of the most stylish women in the entertainment industry. The Nigerian singer, songwriter actress and Mavins’ first lady is one of the major girls in terms of Nigerian music. She has being dominating the musical scene both vocally and…
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Hey Divas, In Nigeria, what is known as Aso Ebi has become one of the most powerful elements for understanding the city’s sartorial practices and visual economy. Nigerian Aso Ebi styles are one of the most beautiful things about traditional Nigerian weddings. Families and friends go all the way to look their very…
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Hey Divas, Today’s Woman Crush Wednesday goes to the stunning rising Nollywood actress, Lota Chukwu. This talented actress who studied Agricultural Economics and Extension at the University of Benin, started her career in acting after she had gone to cheer her friends up for “Jenifa’s Diary” audition but was convinced to…
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Hey Divas, Happy Boxing Day Nigeria!!!! Some of the words that describe Nigerians are happy, fun-loving and we are also a people, who are so appearance conscious; that could be both an advantage and disadvantage. However, no one can take away the fact that we love fashion. Our style game, even before…
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Hey Divas, Still sorting your Boxing Day outfits? Whether snuggling up on the sofa or playing board games, dressing for comfort never looked this good. So you’re going to have devoured the turkey, ripped opened your presents right? Of cause ”Welcome to Boxing Day” Boxing Day is the one day…
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Hey Divas, Marriage is a universal institution which is recognised and respected all over the world. Traditional wedding is a popular phenomenon all around Africa, especially in parts such as Ethiopia, Uganda, Ghana and Nigeria. The ceremony is culturally important because it focuses largely on the merging of the two…
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Hey Divas, It’s Christmas day and we’ve got the special dose of aso ebi styles from our esteemed fashionistas. As the year rounds up, we can’t help but show appreciation to our fashionable fashionistas and their tailors, that has made the Nigerian aso ebi industry beautiful and stylish with weekly fabulous…
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Hey Divas, Being fashionable means having a great sense of style; and thankfully a great sense of style can be learned. The Ankara fabric is much beloved in this part of the world, I mean it is the best fabric and I know you all agree with me. The Ankara…
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Hey Divas, The weekend is finally here after much anticipation of its approach hour after hour, so why not prepare yourself for a weekend out now that the season is setting fair? For a weekend like this we can not renounce our fashion but still we must have in mind…
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Hey Divas, Are you looking for colorful turban wraps to rock your Friday? If yes, this post is for you. We are aware of how increasingly stylish and fashionable the African aesthetic is. After combining the tendency of accepting the hair’s natural roots, another form of fashion origins is the…
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Hey Divas, It really is the most wonderful time of the year. We love the happy spirit of Christmas that seems to be everywhere, but also the added chance to see family and friends all month long. Most of parties are fairly casual, but of course as style ladies, we…
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Hey Divas, With our love for plantain in Nigeria, you would agree with me that you always felt the tingly sensation of guilt when you have to throw away over ripe plantain that may be too soft to be fried. However as from today, you should know they can be…
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Hey Divas, The holiday weekend is sure to be filled with so many events, and sometimes searching for the appropriate look to make you stand out as a guest especially when it comes to Aso ebi can be a head-racking situation. But not to worry, we’ve got you covered. The culture of…
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Hey Divas, The most stylish female celebrities manage to capture our attention with their stunning fashion choices. Whether it’s a classic Nollywood red carpet style or a more bold, unique outfit worn for a night on the town, the women on this list are without a doubt one of a…
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Hey Divas, A graduate of Psychology at York University in Toronto, Canada, Edo state born Linda Osifo returned to Nigeria to pursue an acting career after over 15 years in Canada and has since been a name to reckon with in the Nigerian Entertainment Industry. Best known for her roles in TV…
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Hey Divas, 2016 has witnessed a whole lot of fashion statements and we hope to see more before the year runs out. The year gave birth to new head tie trends which transforms whatever anyone is putting on into a FABULOUS one. Depending on your choice of clothing and style, head…
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Hey Divas, Not only is she a talented rising star, Ini Dima Okojie is one stylish icon and a trip to her Instagram page will leave anyone seeking style inspiration spoilt for choice. Ini Dima sure knows how to put her best foot forward, fashion-wise. A trip to her Instagram page…
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Hey Divas, In a religious wedding ceremony, couples also proclaim their bond with God and the church. In any case, a wedding ceremony is meant to be a very spiritual and bonding experience for the couple and for their friends and family. Wedding ceremonies offer everyone present, an opportunity to…
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Hey Divas, The secret to finding the best weekend party look has little to do with the fabric and everything to do with your sense of style. While a nice fabric is always a good place to start, the style itself is what brings the fabric to life, giving forth…
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Hey Divas, For me, the hardest looks to put together are often the most casual ones. I want to look pulled together, but not fussy or overdone… like I’m trying too hard. I also need it to be functional. There are very few other dress codes that require two totally…
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Hey Divas, What is it about food wrapped in other food that is so delicious? Maybe it’s because you can stuff so much flavor into one bite. Or maybe it’s because wraps are so easy to pick up and eat. Or maybe it’s the infinite flavor possibilities. Whatever the reason,…
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Hey Divas, Most of us have been in situations where we are clueless on exactly what to wear, and even what to do with our hair. Or maybe you don’t know how to tie your head-wrap for a quick trip out, then you are in the right place for some…
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Hey Divas, Ever feel lost in what outfit to rock on the weekends? Yup, it’s a weekly struggle. Even if you have a closet filled with clothes, sometimes it can feel as if you have zero outfits to style. You may question each tank, crop or flowy top; dress, or…
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Hey Divas, Even though the natural hair trend has spread like wildfire and lots of women are switching to the trend, we have some who are lovers of weaves. Switching hairstyles is a sure fire way to spice up your look. But don’t just stop there; go the full mile and add…
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Hey Divas, In between the whole confusion and mistaken ideas going around in the world of fashion, the ideology that the Ankara fabric can only be worn in one way is one of the things we would be considering in this post. This particular rule is false and we have…
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Hey Divas, It’s a beautiful Wednesday and its just two days before Saturday. Its not too late to be inspired by some of the chillest aso ebi styles from instagram. While you might be wondering about what you would wear to that ceremony come Saturday or perhaps Sunday you should…
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Hey Divas, Welcome to Woman Crush Wednesday, a weekly feature where we raise our glasses to all the fabulous females who are out there conquering life’s taboos and stereotypes, and who are just generally making the world a better place to live day by day. In honor of Women Crush Wednesdays…
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Hey Divas, With captivating videos, posts and pictures, fashion bloggers around the world are flaunting their way into the “big time”. Africa, naturally, is not late and the thriving creative scene has birthed some of the most fashionable women and men in the blogging scene. They have garnered an online presence, huge followings…
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Hey Divas, When we first spot a heel we love on the foot of an It girl or fashion blogger, our first thought is that we want it in our own closets. But soon, that lustful feeling fades, and in its place? The reality that those shoes are probably painful and most definitely hard…
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Hey Divas, We’re African ladies and we sure love our African traditional fashion and styles. We love it more when we rock it with the best of trendy Gele head ties that absolutely look perfect on us. Now when it comes to our traditional weddings where we can rock everything traditional, it…
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Hey Divas, When it comes to turning up at parties and events, Nigerian women are second to none. You can easily differentiate happening naija babes with the type of outfit they put on especially if the dress is made with the ever versatile Aso ebi fabric. It’s safe to say…
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Hey Divas, If you have been following up on gele styles, you would have upgraded your wardrobe with the latest styles by now. The beauty and goal of it all is for you to be well groomed, prepared and glamorous for that event. Before 2017 shuts down, we would like…
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