ELEGANCE & STYLE AWARDS 2010
nominees and winnerMOST ELEGANT WOMEN
fashion-forward dames, in different age groups, they are gifted and adept in what works in the
elegance department.
(30s)
· Ms. Adaobi Nwakuche-nwaeme
· Mrs. Esosa Anenih
· Mrs. Ifeoma Williams
· Mrs. Sade Okoya
WINNER: Mrs. Ifeoma Williams
(40s)
· Ms. Mo Abudu
· Mrs. Nike Oshiniowo-Soleye
· Mrs. Nkiru Anumudu
· Ms. Vivienne Chioloji
WINNER: Ms Vivienne Chioloji
(50s)
· Mrs. Betty Irabor
· Hajia Bola Shagaya
· Senator Daisy Da njuma
· Mrs. Folorunsho Alakija
WINNER: Hajia Bola Shagaya
(60s+)
· Erelu Abiola Dosumu
· Senator Florence Ita-Giwa
· Ms. Grace Egbagbe
· Chief(Mrs.) Nike Akande
WINNER: Senator Florence Ita-Giwa
MOST STYLISH MEN
Masters of the game in different age groups, they must be dandies who have more than
a passing interest in style!
(30s)
· Mr. Adeolu Adeboye
· Mr. Darey Art-Alade
· Mr. Julius Agwu
· Mr. Korede Roberts
WINNER: Mr. Julius Agwu
(40s)
· Mr. Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede
· Chief Dayo Adeneye
· Pastor Paul Adefarasin
· Mr. Tony Elumelu
WINNER: Chief Dayo Adeneye
(50s)
· Pastor Chris Okotie
· Dr. Eyimofe Atake
· Mr. Lanre Ogunlesi
· Pastor Tony Rapu
WINNER: Dr. Eyimofe Atake
(60s+)
· Chief Funlola Okunowo
· Mr. John Obayuwana
· Dr. Julius Adelusi-Adeluyi
· Aremo Segun Osoba
WINNER: Mr. John Obayuwana
MOST STYLISH GOVERNOR
Chief Executive Officers of states whose soigne and signature style separate
as leaders by miles.
· Governor Genga Daniel (OGUN)
· Governor Godswil Akpabio (Akwa-Ibom)
· Governor Liyel imoke (Cross River)
· Governor Theodore Orji (Abia State)
· Governor Timiire Sylva (Bayelsa)
WINNER: Governor Godswill Akpabio (Akwa Ibom)
MOST ELEGANT FIRST LADY
Wives of governors whose understanding of elegance is as deep as a bottomless pit
and as high as the heavens
· Yeye Funke Daniel ( OGUN)
· Mrs Toyin Saraki (Kwara)
· Mrs. Uduak Alayingi Sylva (Bayelsa)
· Mrs. Yemisi Suswan (Benue)\
WINNER: Mrs. Udual Alayingi Sylva (Bayelsa)
MOST STYLISH MAN
(Corporate Nigeria)
Winners in the corporate world who stand shoulder high among those who
understand the lexicon of style like proffessors.
· Mr. Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede
· Dr. Eyimofe Atake, SAN
· Mr. Kominsola Ajayi, SAN
· Mr. Tony Elumelu
WINNER: Mr. Tony Elumelu
MOST ELEGANT WOMAN
(Corporate Nigeria)
Prim and proper women whose attires are never askance or inappropriate
at work.
· Mrs. Elizabeth Ebi
· Mrs. Funke Osibodu
· Mrs. Maiden Ibru
· Ms. Mo Abudu
· Mrs. Sola Ayodele
WINNER: Mrs. Sola Ayodele
ALL TIME BEAUTY QUEEN
Beauty pageant winners who have remained in our consciousness for years, and
have settled well among high society.
· Mrs Bianca Ojukwu
· Mrs. Helen Prest-Ajayi
· Mrs. Ibudun Ituah-Ighodalo
· Mrs. ifeoma Williams
· Mrs. nik Oshinowo-Soleye
WINNER: Mrs. Helen Prest Ajayi
10 MOST INFLUENTIAL
PEOPLE IN FASHION
Leaders in the fashion business whose influence extends across Nigeria and beyond, and are
ispirations to all.
· Mr Ade Bakare ( ADE BAKARE)
· Mr. Adebayo Jones ( Adebayo Jones)
· Mrs. Data Okorodudu (JD7)
· Ms Deola Sagoe (Deola Sagoe)
· Mr. Duro Oluwu (Duro Olowu)
· Mrs. Fati Asibelu ( Momo Couture)
· Mrs. Folake Coker ( Tiffany Amber)
· Mr. Frank Osodi ( Brun Creazioni)
· Mrs. Funmi Ajila Ladipo ( Regalia)
· Mr. Godwin Mekwunye (Vivid Imagination)
· Mrs. Lanre da Silva Ajayi (LDA)
· Mr. Lanre Ogulesi (Sofisticat)
· Mrs. Lisa Folawiyo ( Jewel by Lisa)
· Mrs. Maureen Onigbanjo ( Maufechi)
· Mr. Mudi Enajemo (MUDI)
· Mrs. Nike Ogunlesi ( Ruff n'Tumble)
· Mrs. Odio Oseni (Odio Mimonet)
· Mrs Pat Abgakwu Xclusive Patsic Textile)
· Mr. Yemi Osunkoya ( Kosibah Creations)
· Mrs Zizi Cardow ( Zizi)
WINNERS: Data Okorodudu(JD7), Deola Sagoe(Deola Sagoe), Folaker Coker ( Tiffany Amber)
Godwin Mekwunye ( Vivid Immagination), Lanre Ogunlesi (Sofisticat), Mudi Enajemo, (Mudi),
Nike Ogunlesi ( Ruff n'Tumble)Maureen Onigbanjo, (Maufechi), Odio Oseni (Odio Mimonet),
Zizi Cardow (Zizi).
BEST MAKE-UP ARTIST
Those who highlight and enhance beauty to the maximum with their brushes.
· Mrs. Banke Meshida-Lawal
· Mrs. Bimpe Ogunmakin
· Mrs. Bunmi Oyeniyi
· Mrs. Enitan Balogun
· Mrs Tara Fela-Durutoye
WINNER: Mrs. Tara Fela-Durutoye
BEST PROMOTER OF STYLE
Passionate about home-grown designers and made-in-Nigeria gears, they are in the fore
front leading us.
· Mrs. Data Okorodudu
· Mr. Lexy Mojo Eyes
· ThisDay Style
WINNER: Mr. Lexy Mojo Eyes
BEST HAIRSTYLIST
Magicians when it comes to tresses
· Islar
· Hair Kraft
· Bobby's Signature
· Downtown
· Make me
WINNER: Islar
BEST LIFESTYLE EDITOR
Editors of lifestyle magazines who are championing causes that advance womenfolk's intrests.
· Betty Irabor
· Bola Atta
· Adesuwa Onyenokwe
· Tewa Ogunsanya
WINNER: Mrs. Betty Irabor
BEST LEATHERWEAR OUTFIT
Suppliers of the best staples and accessories in leather.
· Creacions
· Faustino
· Hangers and Kicks
· Kontessa
· Montai
· Rivista
· Taibal
WINNER: Montai
BEST CLOTHIER
Suppliers of high fashion the jet and glam set are happy with.
· Collectibles
· Fusion
· Hangers and Kicks
· Massage
· Phenomenon
· Sofisticat
· Twice as Nice
· Wardrobes
· Wisemen Apparel
WINNER: Sofisticat
BEST NEWCOMER
New on the scene, but surefooted with a bright future, and a creativity that we all applaud.
· Eclectic - Yetunde Alabi
· House of Nwocha - Ugonna Omeruo
· Hunk Afrique - Funke Ogunde
· Isoken - Isoken Ogiewonye
· Reedas - Rukayyah Suleiman
· Shakara - Elsie Oluku
· Vans Kere - Evans Akere
· Vonne - Yvonne Nwosu
WINNER: Shakara - Elsie Oluku
MOST DASHING
CELEBRITY COUPLE
Husband and wife at home with soigne and panache, oozing elegance in metric tons
· Pastor Chris and Stephnie Okotie
· Dr. Eyimofe and Dorothy Atake
· Otunba Gbenga and Funke Daniel
· Pastor Itua and Ibidun Ighodalo
WINNER: Pastor Chris and Stephnie Okotie
LIFESTYLE OF ELEGANCE
AND SUBSTANCE (WOMAN)
Collosi whose understanding of style is never in doubt, with a long following of keen students.
· Senator Florence Ita-Giwa
· Chief (Mrs.) Folake Solanke, SAN
· Chief (Mrs.) Ojuolape Ojora
WINNER: Senator Florence Ita-Giwa
LIFESTYLE OF ELEGANCE
AND SUBSTANCE (MAN)
Icons who have stood the test of time and have remained as leaders to applaud over
the deacdes
· Chief Ernest Shonekan
· General Ike Nwachukwu (retd.)
· Otunba Subomi Balogun
WINNER: Otunba Subomi Balogun
