On Sunday, January 26, Nollywood gathered at IMAX Cinema, Lekki for the premiere of Something About The Briggs, and it was nothing short of a fashion spectacle. The cast members—who graced the cover of Guardian Life magazine—showed up on the red carpet in high style. With the family-focused film hitting cinemas nationwide on January 31,…
On Sunday, January 26, Nollywood gathered at IMAX Cinema, Lekki for the premiere of Something About The Briggs, and it was nothing short of a fashion spectacle. The cast members—who graced the cover of Guardian Life magazine—showed up on the red carpet in high style.
With the family-focused film hitting cinemas nationwide on January 31, 2025, the cast and star-studded guests brought their fashion game to the highest level, proving once again that Nollywood’s style is as premium as its storytelling. From jaw-dropping couture to dapper ensembles, the evening was a masterclass in elegance, drama, and unapologetic glamour.
The film’s writer, producer and director, Bukola Ogunsola, alongside co-stars Ariyiike Owolagba, Daniel Etim Effiong, Stan Nze, Elma Mbadiwe, Kenneth Okolie, Iyabo Ojo, Kalu Ikeagwu, Rita Dominic, Gloria Anozie-Young, Norbert Young, Bukky Wright, Linda Ejiofor-Suleiman, Simi Drey, Tubosun Aiyedehin, Kelechi Amadi-Obi, Zack Orji, Liz Benson-Ameye, Kanaga Emmanuel Eme, Iyabo Ojo, Rita Dominic, Stan Nze, Kalu-Anaga Emmanuel Ema, Bukky Wright, Elma Mbadiwe, Daniel Etim-Effiong, Ariyiike Owolagba, Simi Drey, Kenneth Okolie, and Kelechi Amadi-Obi, turned the red carpet into a runway—all while owning every moment under the spotlight.
On Sunday, January 26, Nollywood gathered at IMAX Cinema, Lekki for the premiere of Something About The Briggs, and it was nothing short of a fashion spectacle. The cast members—who graced the cover of Guardian Life magazine—showed up on the red carpet in high style. With the family-focused film hitting cinemas nationwide on January 31,…
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