Nigerians love a good party. From weddings to birthdays to other traditional events, owanbe is part of the culture. And at the heart of every proper owanbe look is the gele. It is bold, structured, stylish, and makes a statement. 

Over time, gele has moved beyond party grounds. Women now wear it to film premieres, fashion events, and photoshoots. The styles have also evolved. Some are tall and dramatic, while some are soft and neatly sculpted.

Many celebrities have embraced this shift and made gele the centre of their look. Let’s look at how Funke Akindele, Ayomide Iwasokun, Bukunmi Adeaga-Ilori, Roseline Afije, Nancy Isime, Omowunmi Dada, Priscilla Ojo, Chioma Ikoku, Uche Montana, Mercy Eke, and Abike Papaya Raheem have all turned gele into a bold fashion statement. In each of these moments, the gele was the focal point of the look.