2018 IN RETROSPECT. PART 1

Written by Amarachi Ogbonnaya.

2018 has been a year of activities, both locally and internationally.

We take a look at such activities:

Fashion shows:

Arise Lagos Fashion Week: Arise fashion week 2018 brought forth a fashion overdose. It held from 30th March- 2nd of April. The fashion show showcased the best and brightest fashion designers from around the world.

Gt fashn weekend: The fashion weekend show is a consumer-focused fashion exhibition and capacity building event that aims to promote enterprise within the Fast-growing Nigerian fashion industry.

Lagos Bridal Fashion Week:
The first of its kind in Nigeria, the show brought together bridal fashion entrepreneurs and prospectives to learn about the billion dollar industry, while showcasing brilliant bridal fashion designers for would-be brides for two days.

Heineken Lagos Fashion Week:
The 8th edition of the Heineken Lagos Fashion Week was held from October 24-27th 2018. Heineken Lagos Fashion Week is the leading event on the African Fashion Calendar, attracting thousands of fashion experts, enthusiasts and media across the continent and beyond.

Celebrity Marriages:

Linda Ejiofor- Suleiman Ibrahim:
Tinsel stars, Linda Ejiofor and Suleiman Ibrahim tied the knot in 2018. From their surprise engagement announcement to their fantastic garden themed wedding, Suleiman and Linda's nuptials surely ticked all the cuteness boxes for one of the most glamorous celebrity weddings of 2018.

Zaynab Balogun and Dikko Nwachukwu:
Fans of Nollywood actress, Zaynab Balogun were stunned, when news of hr secret wedding hit social media. Her colorful traditional wedding with Dikko Nwachukwu, in May, was filled with color, glam and cherishable moments.

Kemi Lala and Chef Fregz:
Nigerians woke up that September morning, to the news of the traditional wedding ceremony between Kemi Lala Akindoju and the love of her life, Chef Fregz. What followed that initial stunning announcement was a flurry of activities, beautiful romance and attractive ceremonies including a spectacular garden wedding.

The Royal Wedding:
All roads led to St. George's chapel, Windsor Castle, on Saturday, May 19th for the Royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, an American actress and it was a splendid wedding to remember.

Stay tuned for more, watch out for part two.