The Africa 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 March 14, we asked a few of our favourite red carpet stars for tips on getting ready for the big night. We also went digging in our archives for tips a few of them had shared in the past.
From their pre-red carpet routine to their go-to designers and more, read all their secrets to smashing their red carpet appearances below.
Toke Makinwa
Q: What are your 3 go-to beauty tips for AMVCA
- Clean Makeup. For a huge event like the AMVCA’s the cleaner the makeup lines the better. If the eyes are slightly heavy, the lips have to be light and vice versa, blushes are welcomed as you’ll be smiling a lot and the right shade gives your face a healthy boost. I love Nude lipsticks, my fav has to be the lip magic from TokeMakinwa beauty. Avoid too many colors on the eyes, if not properly blended it can be a disaster.
- The right color/shade of dress that suits your body type/Skin color. Knowing what color really makes you pop, dressing your size is important too. I try to stay away from whites cos the event is mostly televised and if white is not tailored properly it can tend to look bridal. Colors that soften your eyes, accentuate your facial structure and colors that catch the light are always welcomed.
- The right pair of shoes. I think a lot of people can overlook the perfect pair of shoes cos the dresses can sometimes cover them but throwing on the perfect shoes helps your body posture when posing for pictures, walking down the red carpets or even walking up on stage to receive an award. I opt for sandals mostly cos they make your calf look slimmer and legs longer, if you have to hold up the train or your dress it’s nice to have happy feet in perfect shoes.
Nancy Isime
Q: What are your 3 go-to beauty tips for AMVCA
- Detox/fruit cleanse ( Great for glowing supple skin)
- Specific Workout Routines a week to. Have to make sure the skin and body is right. Hehe!
- Full body Hammam treatments/Steam baths and Facials.
Ini Dima-Okojie
Q: 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.”
Q: 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.”
Q: 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.”
Q: 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.”
Bolanle Olukanni
Q: What are your 3 go-to beauty tips for AMVCA
- Don’t take anything with dairy the night before or day of as it will make you bloat possibly and no one likes a bloated red carpet picture.
- Get some rest the night before so you look refreshed and relaxed.
- Drink lots of water and green tea for all the wonderful antioxidants.
Denola Grey
Q: What is your pre-red carpet routine like?
“Mostly get a haircut, eat! Start my face routine, get dressed and head out.”
Q: What’s the one thing you must have on you during a red carpet appearance?
“My phone?”
Q: 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.”
Q: 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
Q: 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”
Q: What’s the one thing you must have on you during a red carpet appearance?
“Bronzer.”
Q: Who’s your go-to designer for a statement-making red carpet outfit?
“Milemosun.”
Q: 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
Q: 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.”
Q: What’s the one thing you must have on you during a red carpet appearance?
“Perfume (LOL).”
Q: 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.”
Q: 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
Q: 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”
Q: 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.”
Q: Who’s your go-to designer for a statement-making red carpet outfit?
“Tiannah Styling or House of Jahdara.”
Q: 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!”
Sharon Ooja
Q: What is your pre-red carpet routine like?
“Loads of sleep and rest lol before makeup.”
Q: What are your 3 go-to beauty tips for AMVCA
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Keep the make up clean
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Make sure your skin under the makeup is flourishing
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Also wear what you are comfortable in
Q: What’s the one thing you must have on you during a red carpet appearance?
“One thing i must have with me on the red carpet is my smile.”
Q: Who’s your go-to designer for a statement-making red carpet outfit?
“Somo by somo all day everyday.”
Q: One tip you’d give an AMVCA first-timer about posing for pictures on the red carpet?
“Smile and don’t hold back, be freeee, pose and be confident it will resonate in the photo.”
