The Icons Fashion Show and Awards

Author: Paul Oluwafemi

  • The Icons Awards 2022 Full Nominees List

    The Icons Awards 2022 Full Nominees List

    The Icons Award aimed at celebrating ICONS with notable impact and positive contributions in our world today is set to hold its 4th edition on December 18th, 2022 at Jogor Centre Ibadan.

    The long-anticipated list of nominees for the Icons Award ‘22 is finally out and it comprises 24 categories. While announcing the awards nominees for the 24 categories, the head of jury said each and every brand or individual were submitted from different geographic areas. He also noted that the 2022 list of Nominees reflects the brilliance of creative and brand across the state.

    See the list of the Icons Award 2022 Nominees:

    ICONS AWARD FOR BEST FASHION ACCESSORIES BRAND

    1. Purplejanesfashion
    2. Artxymd
    3. Derich_accessories
    4. Districtoffashionplus
    5. Rh_sistercollection
    6. Simpletrendz_store

    ICONS AWARD FOR BEST ICONIC FASHION SCHOOL

    1. Jqdressersfashionschool
    2. Bavic_fashion_academy
    3. Kweens_fashion_academy
    4. Mochelle_fashion_school

    ICONS AWARD FOR DYNAMIC FASHION SCHOOL

    1. Absl_fashion_school
    2. Radiantfashionschool
    3. Datinadesignsfashionschool
    4. Gm_fashionacademy

    ICONS AWARD FOR ICONIC BRIDAL FASHION DESIGNER

    1. Feyi_agbaje
    2. Olabisiodunne
    3. Jaaydesigns
    4. Pearlweddings
    5. Hadassahbridals

    ICONS AWARD FOR ICONIC FOOTWEAR BRAND

    1. Jibswears
    2. Yemer_empire
    3. Qualitysunnyshoes
    4. Roniamadeit
    5. Posh_footies
    6. Feel__myfeet
    7. Evahouseofab

     

    ICONS AWARD FOR BEST ONLINE FASHION STORE

    1. Meenahjewelrystores
    2. Just_what_one_needs
    3. Reemah_collections1
    4. Liciastores
    5. Tdshop.ng
    6. My4kcloset
    7. ayomarieclothings
    8. Bobo.luxury

    ICONS AWARD FOR ICONIC FASHION BLOGGER/STYLIST

    1. Lammythebrand
    2. Oc_collections
    3. Styleme_by_tommy
    4. Truelyaisha
    5. Fashion_bonquet
    6. Jumoke.shotowa
    7. Mrjaayy_

    ICONS AWARD FOR EMERGING FASHION DESIGNER

    1. Ibis_fashion_house
    2. Tullesandwools
    3. Official_vinkay
    4. Jahzminecasual
    5. Atmcouture
    6. O.W.Ison
    7. Zarn_official
    8. Rickyfashionworld
    9. Lucious_clothiers

    INFLUENTIAL FASHION DESIGNER ICON

    1. Miniekut
    2. Teekayfashion
    3. Itouchecollectibles
    4. Houseofluxbelle
    5. El_laos
    6. Legaff.fashion
    7. Mdy_fashionhouse
    8. Zenith_couture
    9. Omarose_fashionandstyle
    10. Tradsense_apparels

    MODEL ICON (FEMALE)

    1. Arotu.twins
    2. Nellyonce1
    3. Geraldyn_
    4. Shalom_bachu
    5. _tholu.walase_
    6. Thatgirl_jummy
    7. Anita_nenye
    8. Youfoundjenny
    9. Teju_tani
    10. Hee_sha

    MODEL ICON (MALE)

    1. Theteevigorous
    2. Emmyteeh
    3. _Pirescarim
    4. Onwukawilson

    ICONIC EVENT MC

    1. Mc_jessecfr
    2. Ayomarioese
    3. Official_mcbobo
    4. Mcrhelax
    5. Blepo_da_comedian
    6. Dayoice

    ICONIC EVENT PLANNER

    1. Sculptorevents
    2. Moeventsville
    3. 2504events
    4. Heartyevents
    5. Cupidevents
    6. Mkbrand_events
    7. Eventories
    8. Alan_events02
    9. Kikksevents
    10. 0208_exquisite_events
    11. Elcaris_events

    ICONIC EVENT DECORATOR

    1. Wolcomofficial 
    2. Titsonevents
    3. Tulipsdecoranddesigns
    4. Eventplusdecor
    5. Torgeevents
    6. 360eventee
    7. Events_by_mtpros
    8. Purple_peonydecor

    ICONIC MAKEUP ARTIST

    1. Bummiemakeovers
    2. Dstrandz
    3. Ajokeogee
    4. Glambyquira
    5. Opy_hotglam
    6. Omaabeaute
    7. Enchantress_brushes
    8. Lola_glam
    9. Dewabeautyempire
    10. Joycebeautyglam

    ICONIC GRAPHICS DESIGNER AND BRANDING COMPANY

    1. Boldsmith_graphics
    2. Endowedwores
    3. Dexios_graphics
    4. Savylolu
    5. Vektor_graphics

    ICONIC STARTUP

    1. Pjocng
    2. Thegrowthinnovationhub
    3. Optikkaltech.io
    4. Oyasmartfix
    5. Tractionapps

    INDIVIDUAL THRIVING BUSINESS

    1. Zabethbiz
    2. Okimglobalworld
    3. Pachamamafoodsng
    4. Figorempire
    5. Arcadedynasty
    6. Ronniexcakes
    7. Richlux.property

    ICONIC SKINCARE BRAND

    1. Victoria.naturals
    2. Golden_naturale
    3. Ellesbells_organicSkincare_nig
    4. Istladyskincare
    5. Orchid.naturals
    6. Folasewa_essentials
    7. Otaiku_naturals

    ICONIC HAIRSTYLIST

    1. Brides_hub
    2. Endowedtouch_hair
    3. Wendy_thestylist
    4. Shays_touch
    5. Sunmbostouch
    6. Rynabeautyng
    7. Dt_tress
    8. Hhc_haekhinzhairculture

    ICONIC CONFECTIONER

    1. Omotees_
    2. Cakesbypurplerose
    3. Bliss_confectioneries
    4. Cakesbysharawow
    5. Palmspringventures
    6. Sweetcrumbscakes
    7. ___teeberrie_confectioneries
    8. Sweetcravingsby_marvie
    9. _vickys_cakes
    10. Arewacakesandmore

    ICONIC CATERER OF THE YEAR

    1. Omarskitchenng
    2. Bluetooth_catering_and_event
    3. Ellas_catering
    4. Victuals_catering_services
    5. Tamcuisine
    6. Nanaskitchenn
    7. Jadescuisine

    ICONIC TRAVELS AND TOURS AGENCY

    1. Valstravelagency
    2. Naijaexplorers
    3. Elderstravel
    4. Abaytours
    5. Elromholidays
    6. Wayfaretravels_
    7. Enisottravels

    INFLUENTIAL BRAND ICON

    1. Npuevents
    2. T.pumpy_estates
    3. Dflamingbrothersband
    4. Goldmender_global
    5. Arcadedynasty

    ICONIC FASHION DESIGNER

    1. Teekayfashion
    2. Cynthia_abila
    3. Odiomimonet
    4. Dgvstyles
  • How To Become A Fashion Icon

    How To Become A Fashion Icon

    Many young people today have dreams of becoming fashion icons but they are not
    always sure about what it will entail. Here are some of the steps you can take to achieve
    this feat:


    ● Keep abreast of all the trending topics in the fashion industry so you can do
    tribute meaningfully.


    ● Attend as many fashion events and conferences as you can and network with
    other participants of the industry.


    ● Pick a niche so you can focus squarely on the niche you have chosen instead of
    wasting your efforts on random endeavors that won’t breed meaningful results.


    ● Be as visible as possible in your chosen niche and select credible mentors that you
    can model and emulate.


    ● You should ensure that you create your unique style which will help you to stand
    out from the crowd.


    Following these steps would put you on the right track to becoming a fashion icon. You
    should also remember that knowing the steps to take is only half of the journey as you
    need to follow through on the steps. It would take a lot of hard work but if you stay
    diligent, you will be sharing your smiles on numerous fashion magazines in no time.

  • Top 50 Influential Icons in Nigeria

    50 Icons

    Fashion Icons

    Deola Sagoe

    Lisa Folawiyo

    Folake Coker

    Tinu Smith

    Maiatafo

    Kenneth Ize

    Stella Ajige

    Oluwatosin Ogundadegbe

    Music Icons

    Asa

    Wizkid

    Olamide

    Fireboy

    BurnaBoy

    Tems

    Davido

    Don jazzy

    Simi

    Omah lay

    Comedy and Entertainment Icon

    Ayo makun

    Bovi

    Broddashaggi

    Lasisi elenu

    Mr macaroni

    Taaooma

    Ali baba

    Movie Icon

    Funke Akindele

    Mofe Damijo

    Odunlade Adekola

    Ramsey Nouah

    Toyin Abraham

    Kemi Adetiba

    Kunle Afolayan

    Mike Bamiloye

    Events Category

    Bisi Sotunde – CEO BusyBee Events

    Funke Buknor – CEO Zapphaire_events

    Sola Oyebade – CEO Mahogany International

    Yinka Okeowo – CEO Magna Events

    Business and Entrepreneur Icon

    Fela Durotoye

    Tony Elumelu

    Sam Adeyemi

    Akin Alabi

    Mitchell Elegbe

    Ibukun Awosika

    Ayo Animashaun

    Mike Adenuga

    Photography Icon

    Kelechi Amadi

    Ade Adekola

    Ty Bello

    Shola Animashaun

    Bayo Omoboriowo

  • 2020 Icons Award Voting Result

    INFLUENTIAL CINEMATOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR

    @samuel_babarinde 65.93% (209 votes) .

    @championking_pro 21.14% (67 votes)

    @ozait_elldder 12.93% (41 votes)

    FASHION SCHOOL OF THE YEAR

    @ajikedetailor_fashion_academy 36.52% (344 votes) 

    @ara_fashionfest26.75% (252 votes)

    @absl_fashion_institute 24.20% (228 votes)

    @atkfashionschool 4.88% (46 votes)

    @dotsfashioninstitute 3.82% (36 votes)

    @kemafrik_fashion 3.82% (36 votes)

    MOST INFLUENTIAL PHOTOGRAPHER

    @opatechphotography 48.78% (441 votes)

    @officialseyealagbe 20.02% (181 votes)

    @tobydphotographer 16.15% (146 votes)

    @official_ag_photography 10.73% (97 votes)

    @blaqphotos 1.99% (18 votes)

    @safephotography 1.88% (17 votes)

    @dharkpearl 0.44% (4 votes)

    MAKEUP ARTIST OF THE YEAR

    @classictouch_makeover 49.18% (660 votes)

    @poshmakeuppro 12.00% (161 votes)

    @pomaf_grandeur 10.58% (142 votes)

    @shadebytonie 10.43% (140 votes)

    @extratouches 8.79% (118 votes)

    @j_beauty_empire 6.48% (87 votes)

    @wallihatt_beauty 2.53% (34 votes)

    BLOGGER OF THE YEAR

    @symplypreshblog 51.08% (190 votes)

    @gidizonlinetv 27.15% (101 votes)

    @thefisayo 11.02% (41 votes)

    @igbalode_blogger 6.72% (25 votes)

    @oyin.olabode 4.03% (15 votes)

    FAVORITE DJ OF THE YEAR

    @djtaimak 72.67% (428 votes)

    @hot_dj_hallomer 13.41% (79 votes)

    @djgavpop 7.98% (47 votes)

    @dj_yommex 5.94% (35 votes)

    FAVORITE DJ ICON

    @djswitch_ 71.21% (418 votes)

    @cuppymusic 9.71% (57 votes)

    @djconsequence 7.84% (46 votes)

    @djjimmyjatt 6.30% (37 votes)

    @djexclusive83 4.94% (29 votes)

    ARTIST OF THE YEAR

    @bizzonthetrack 31.34% (63 votes)

    @haywise_official 26.37% (53 votes)

    @iamshaypee 20.40% (41 votes)

    @_iremideh 18.41% (37 votes)

    @snupe_wavegod 3.48% (7 votes)

    STUDENT DESIGNER OF THE YEAR

    @teefahstouch_ 83.15% (1954 votes)

    @estaabee_clothings 7.79% (183 votes)

    @mellahs_luxury 5.53% (130 votes)

    @aflonfashion 2.13% (50 votes)

    @doxavogue 1.40% (33 votes)

    MAKEUP ICON OF THE YEAR

    @bibyonce 59.60% (177 votes)

    @tintsmakeuppro 16.16% (48 votes)

    @beautyandthebeholdermakeovers 11.78% (35 votes)

    @bare2beauty 10.10% (30 votes)

    @americode 2.36% (7 votes)

    FASHION ACCESSORIES BRAND

    @oval_accessories 63.80% (356 votes)

    @29thstyles 14.70% (82 votes)

    @blsfashionnaccessories 5.73% (32 votes)

    @bridalaccessoriesbyti 5.73% (32 votes)

    @zhaynnysignature 5.02% (28 votes)

    @tamaras_jewelryempire 5.02% (28 votes)

    AN ICON IN THE FASHION INDUSTRY

    @maiatafo 32.16% (146 votes) .

    @yomicasual 29.52% (134 votes)

    @deolasagoeofficial 18.06% (82 votes)

    @thestyleinfidel 7.05% (32 votes)

    @lisafolawiyo 4.63% (21 votes)

    @kimonokollection 4.19% (19 votes)

    @sisiano 2.64% (12 votes)

    @jzo_ng 1.10% (5 votes)

    @obedclothiers 0.66% (3 votes)

    MODEL OF THE YEAR

    @model_miffy 33.32% (775 votes) .

    @adebolaoshun 31.86% (741 votes)

    @modella_lade 13.89% (323 votes)

    @i_am_emiife 8.38% (195 votes)

    @i.y.a.n.u.o.l.u.w.a 4.51% (105 votes)

    @itssimplyomah 3.65% (85 votes)

    @fadeshayor 3.01% (70 votes)

    @official_olufunke 0.60% (14 votes)

    @eloo_bae 0.56% (13 votes)

    @iamujugift 0.21% (5 votes)

    BEST CONFECTIONER

    @ifewumi_uniquecakes 24.80% (340 votes) ..

    @feezlecakes 16.63% (228 votes)

    @adeolacakes 13.93% (191 votes)

    @cakesndrips 10.87% (149 votes)

    @cakesbyjaybee 9.70% (133 votes)

    @tippycakesandtreats 8.32% (114 votes)

    @noodlesncakesng 7.80% (107 votes)

    @ifycakes_events 5.84% (80 votes)

    @hurley_cakes_n_more 1.39% (19 votes)

    @its_cakeoclock 0.73% (10 votes)

    THRIVING START UP

    @monniescakehubng 32.23% (341 votes) 

    @queenfinesse_culinary 31.47% (333 votes)

    @bibisfashionables 20.13% (213 votes)

    @adebeautytrend 10.49% (111 votes)

    @kiitan_logistics 3.02% (32 votes)

    @shadesofmobeauty 1.70% (18 votes)

    @royalclogistics 0.95% (10 votes)

    GOSPEL MUSIC ICON

    @tope_alabi_ 39.90% (235 votes) .

    @thesolaallyson 36.33% (214 votes)

    @mikeabdulnaija 5.26% (31 votes)

    @iambabatunmise 4.92% (29 votes)

    @sammieokposo 3.74% (22 votes)

    @bolajibig 2.72% (16 votes)

    @officialzionyetundeare 1.53% (9 votes)

    AN ICON IN THE MOVIE INDUSTRY

    @funkejenifaakindele 26.94% (177 votes)

    @toyin_abraham 23.44% (154 votes)

    @solasobowale 18.87% (124 votes)

    @ajokesilva 17.05% (112 votes)

    @mofedamijo 11.26% (74 votes)

    @gabbylucciii 2.44% (16 votes)

    BEST MOVIE ACT

    @mydemartins 32.71% (139 votes)

    @mo_bimpe 20.94% (89 votes)

    @inidimaokojie 11.76% (50 votes)

    @kolawoleajeyemi 11.29% (48 votes)

    @eniola_ajao 6.12% (26 votes)

    @officialseyiawo 5.65% (24 votes)

    @ijebuu 4.71% (20 votes)

    @laidebakare 2.82% (12 votes)

    @officialtoyinadewale 2.12% (9 votes)

    @iambimpeakintunde 1.88% (8 votes)

    BEST MOVIE DIRECTOR

    @kemiadetiba 30.70% (179 votes)

    @toyin_abaraham 30.53% (178 votes)

    @kunleafo 29.67% (173 votes)

    @ogidantade 4.29% (25 votes)

    @jadeosiberu 2.92% (17 votes)

    @topeoshinfilm 1.20% (7 votes)

    @akinomotoso 0.51% (3 votes)

    @ishayabako 0.17% (1 vote)

    PHOTOGRAPHY ICON

    @tybello 79.95% (331 votes)

    @sholaanimashaun 6.76% (28 votes)

    @bayoomoboriowo 6.04% (25 votes)

    @anny_robert 4.11% (17 votes)

    @thelexash 2.90% (12 votes)

    @lolaakinmade 0.24% (1 vote)

    WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY ICON

    @midephotography 56.01% (191 votes) . email: [email protected] 

    @phoye_photography 10.26% (35 votes)

    @bedgepictures 9.97% (34 votes)

    @avril_photography 5.28% (18 votes)

    @thinkitphoto 3.52% (12 votes)

    @ophotographyworks 3.52% (12 votes)

    @dikophotography 3.23% (11 votes)

    @akintayotimi 2.93% (10 votes)

    @poshclick 2.93% (10 votes)

    @mykevisuals 2.35% (8 votes)

    FASHION ILLUSTRATOR ICON

    @bamidelefashion 62.23% (346 votes) . Email: [email protected]

    @bami.tale 16.19% (90 votes)

    @tifelovesfashion 7.19% (40 votes)

    @ifeomapeters_illustration 7.01% (39 votes)

    @ellamorakinyo 4.50% (25 votes)

    @sfdwoman 2.88% (16 votes)

    ICONIC EVENT PLANNER OF THE YEAR

    @eventsbypearls 46.57% (523 votes) . Email: [email protected]

    @ifectivtouch 21.19% (238 votes)

    @eventspiceworldng 15.49% (174 votes)

    @2504events 9.53% (107 votes)

    @trendybeevents 3.92% (44 votes)

    @hollysignatures 1.42% (16 votes)

    @elvinaevents 0.80% (9 votes)

    @plansbyq_ 0.62% (7 votes)

    @kingofevents 0.45% (5 votes)

    OUTSTANDING FASHION DESIGNER

    @folathetailor 23.64% (78 votes) . Email: [email protected]

    @tailornimi 23.03% (76 votes)

    @aprilbykunbi 21.21% (70 votes)

    @house_of_dova 8.48% (28 votes)

    @houseofmaryjane 6.67% (22 votes)

    @teeartclothings 4.85% (16 votes)

    @fashionmindsbridal 4.24% (14 votes)

    @voditailors 4.24% (14 votes)

    @jzo_ng 2.73% (9 votes)

    @sprintex.ng 0.91% (3 votes)

    FASHION BLOGGER OF THE YEAR

    @style_by_dolaaapo 31.36% (220 votes). Email: [email protected]

    @asoebi_styles 54.32% (127 votes)

    @tailors_styles 2.72% (11 votes)

    @exotic9jafashion 2.22% (9 votes)

    @houseofsonia 1.98% (8 votes)

    @styleme_by_tommy 1.73% (7 votes)

    @asoebijossie 1.23% (5 votes)

    @fashion_magicblog 1.23% (5 votes)

    BEST ONLINE FASHION STORE

    @sonnie_collections 51.90% (424 votes) . Email: [email protected]

    @mzteewears 15.67% (128 votes)

    @bimz_closet 12.36% (101 votes)

    @speak_4urself 5.26% (43 votes)

    @motune_collections 4.77% (39 votes)

    @funkyshow_collectionz 3.06% (25 votes)

    @splendeurcollections 2.20% (18 votes)

    @bidemmys_world 1.59% (13 votes)

    @dappershut 1.35% (11 votes)

    @ochanyascloset 1.10% (9 votes)

    @amg_kollectionz 0.73% (6 votes)

    EMERGING FASHION DESIGNER

    @tola_bakare 43.46% (412 votes) .Email: [email protected]

    @kingchris_couture 13.92% (132 votes)

    @iyunolasignature 12.24% (116 votes)

    @ogesfashion 8.44% (80 votes)

    @el_laos 6.12% (58 votes)

    @mrjaycouture 5.49% (52 votes)

    @seun_pelz_stitches 4.54% (43 votes)

    @thepurpleloco 3.38% (32 votes)

    @ajikefits 0.84% (8 votes)

    @giongeefashion 0.32% (3 votes)

    MOST INFLUENTIAL FASHION STYLIST

    @iam_nelsonblac 27.31% (222 votes). Email: [email protected]

    @sisihannah_ 17.59% (143 votes)

    @lash.apparel 15.13% (123 votes)

    @kayoafrica 13.28% (108 votes)

    @adesewastylesignature 9.47% (77 votes)

    @houseofchichi 8.00% (65 votes)

    @styled_by_mel_ 4.55% (37 votes)

    @styledby_isabella 3.81% (31 votes)

    @neccastyles 0.86% (7 votes)