BellaNaija Style is preparing to host its highly anticipated annual event, High Tea with BellaNaija Style, scheduled for Sunday, April 26th, 2026. This event serves as the closing celebration for Women's Month, promising a special occasion for attendees.
The 2026 edition is set around the "Pastels and Petals" theme, aiming to bring together prominent figures from various industries. The afternoon is designed to include insightful panel discussions, opportunities for networking and community engagement, and a general celebration of Nigerian fashion and style.
High Tea with BellaNaija Style was initiated in 2022 as an intimate event to conclude BellaNaija Style's Women's Month programming. Its core mission is to foster impact through dialogue, connection, and community building. Originally conceived as a space for women to openly discuss collaboration and professional growth, the event has evolved significantly over the years, becoming a highly anticipated fixture on the Lagos social calendar.
The gathering convenes women from diverse professional backgrounds, including fashion, business, healthcare, and media. The objective is to create an afternoon that is both inspirational and celebratory. Previous iterations of the event have showcased keynote addresses, panel discussions, beauty activations, and have served as a meeting point for some of Lagos's most fashion-forward individuals.
Each year's High Tea is defined by a unique theme and atmosphere, contributing to its memorable moments. The event has previously explored themes such as "Sophisticated Elegance" in 2024 and "Lagos High Fashion" in 2025. For 2026, the focus is on "Pastels and Petals."
This year's event will feature carefully curated panel sessions. These discussions aim to bring together women recognized for their significant contributions and innovative work. The sessions are structured to offer not only inspiration but also practical insights and actionable takeaways for attendees. Past panels have delved into topics ranging from entrepreneurship and collaborative strategies to women's health and technological innovation. The discussions planned for this year are expected to maintain the depth and candidness for which BellaNaija Style conversations are known.
One featured panel, "Becoming Her," will be moderated by Mary Edoro, Chief of Staff at BellaNaija. The discussion will include notable figures such as Nancy Isime, an actor and producer, and Tania Omotayo, Creative Director of Ziva Lagos. This session is set to explore themes of visibility, personal reinvention, and the significance of owning one's narrative in the contemporary digital landscape.
Another key discussion is "The Self-Love Fund," a conversation focused on financial wellness, presented in partnership with Piggyvest. This session will be guided by Omotunde Ibironke, Head of Partnerships and Growth at BellaNaija, with contributions from Odunayo Eweniyi, Co-founder and COO at PiggyVest, and Ibukun Akinola, Director of Payments at PiggyTech. The panel will examine wealth creation as an act of self-care and a forward-looking investment in one's future.
Beyond the panel discussions, attendees can anticipate the full High Tea experience. This includes high-quality food and beverages, exclusive activations sponsored by partners, and ample opportunities for networking with accomplished women. The event is designed to be a refreshing afternoon that underscores the value of community.
The "Pastels and Petals" theme extends to the event's style guide, encouraging guests to embrace soft, luminous colours and floral motifs. This theme invites attendees to express themselves through attire that is both vibrant and celebratory.
To embody the theme, attendees are advised to focus on pastel colours such as yellow, pink, and blue, alongside shades like lavender, sage, soft peach, and powder blue. References to floral elements can be expressed through prints, accessories, or hair adornments. The event also encourages support for Nigerian designers known for their work in pastel and floral aesthetics, including brands like Désire Iyamah, Melira Official, Rendoll, Orire, Dye Lab, SheyOladejo RTW, and Imad Eduso.
Accessory choices can include statement floral jewelry, pearls, beaded necklaces, gold pieces, and floral hair accessories. For beauty looks, the guidance suggests either a soft pastel makeup application with a pale lip or a clean, radiant skin finish with a neutral gloss, encouraging a look that is both intentional and personal.
The event promises to be an afternoon of substance and style, celebrating the creativity and achievements of women, and attendees are encouraged to fully embrace and interpret the "Pastels and Petals" theme.
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