The premiere of the campus‑romance film **Tele x Zikora** turned the Lagos red carpet into a kaleidoscope of neon, sequins and daring silhouettes on 23 October 2026, as actors and guests embraced the event’s “rave glam” dress code.
**Key details**
- The film, written, produced and directed by [Adenike Adebayo‑Esho](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adenike_Adebayo%E2%80%93Esho), follows two students from contrasting backgrounds at the fictional Lagos Metropolitan University.
- The gala was held in Lagos, Nigeria, ahead of the movie’s nationwide cinema release.
- Attendees experimented with colour‑blocking, animal prints and metallic fabrics, creating a visual feast for on‑lookers.
- Notable looks included Sophia Chisom’s royal‑blue coat with a burnt‑orange mini skirt, Mike Afolarin’s cow‑print shearling jacket paired with flared jeans, and Genoveva Umeh’s magenta sequined dress with pink tights.
What was the dress code?
The organizers specified “rave glam,” encouraging guests to blend club‑night vibrancy with high‑fashion flair. This directive led to unexpected pairings such as bright‑blue outerwear with orange accents, and bold animal‑print pieces softened by sleek, monochrome accessories.
Who stood out on the carpet?
- **Sophia Chisom** combined a royal‑blue longline coat, matching top, white collar and burnt‑orange wrap mini skirt, finishing the ensemble with an orange beret, star‑shaped earrings and white knee‑high boots.
- **Mike Afolarin** opted for a cow‑print shearling jacket over a black tee, dark‑grey flared jeans with silver side‑buckles, and a dark cap for a relaxed yet playful vibe.
- **Genoveda Umeh** dazzled in a magenta‑and‑rose‑pink sequined dress featuring structured shoulders, an asymmetrical skirt with shredded ribbons, deep‑pink tights and metallic heels, embodying a full‑body pink statement.
Other memorable outfits
The night also featured Chimezie Imo in a black tank top with a fur coat and futuristic sunglasses, Angel Unigwe in a gold metallic top paired with denim cargo trousers, Emeka Nwagbaraocha in a sleeveless pink shirt and wide‑leg trousers, Gbubemi Ejeye in a metallic silver chain dress, Eronini Osinachim in a matching silver jacket and trousers, Tomi Ojo in a red leather jacket with pink hair, Kayode Jnr Ojuolape in a leather varsity jacket and beret, Toluwani George in a silver mesh dress, and many more creative interpretations of the theme.
The event highlighted the growing synergy between Nigeria’s film industry – often referred to as [Nollywood](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nollywood) – and contemporary fashion, proving that movie premieres can serve as platforms for bold style experimentation.
Overall, the Tele x Zikora launch not only generated buzz for the upcoming romance but also set a new benchmark for red‑carpet creativity in the Nigerian entertainment scene.