If you’re going to turn 50 as a Nigerian fashion mogul, best believe the vibes will be immaculate. Seyi Vodi, aka the tailoring kingpin of Vodi Group, just celebrated his big 5-0, and the turnout looked less like a birthday party and more like a fashion-forward version of The Great Gatsby: Lagos Edition.
The theme? Luxury. The mood? Stylish opulence meets grown-folk elegance. The guest list? Basically Nollywood meets the business elite meets your fave influencers on their best behavior.
Let’s start with Funke Akindele because, well, she understood the assignment. Homegirl showed up in a sculpted gown so dramatic it could’ve hosted its own afterparty—drenched in deep green and glints of gold, with butterfly-esque wings that said, “Yes, I’m the main character… again.”
Meanwhile, Ini Edo kept it sleek and sultry in a body-skimming gown with soft green accents, proving once again that minimalism and maximum impact can be friends. And then there’s Kate Henshaw (who just so happens to share the same birthday with the celebrant), floating in with her signature ageless energy and a look that whispered, I’ve been doing this longer than your faves, and I have the cheekbones to prove it.
The men didn’t slack either. Uzee Usman gave us classic agbada charm with gold embroidery and a striped green-and-white asooke cap that said, “I have taste and a stylist.” Obi Cubana arrived like a man who understands tradition is the real flex, rocking crisp white agbada and that iconic Igbo red cap that practically deserves its own brand deal.
But beyond the clothes (which, let’s be honest, we were all watching), the night was full of warm conversations, quiet toasts, whispered side-chats, and maybe one or two group photos that broke at least three Instagram explore pages.
A golden celebration for the man who built an empire on suits, stitching, and signature style. Here’s to Seyi Vodi—still tailored, still timeless, and still turning every guest list into a fashion moment.
