Nancy Isime & Yemi Alade Are Serving Throwback Glam with a Side of “Padi Mi” Vibes

If you were raised in the glow of the late ’90s and early 2000s, then brace yourself—because Nancy Isime and Yemi Alade just pulled off a throwback so iconic, we could smell the gele glue from here. Think: rich lace, layered beads, short wrappers, and that one auntie who always wore her sunglasses indoors. You know the look. You lived the look.

Back in the day, the blueprint for big-money elegance was lace iro and bubas so detailed, they could double as fine art. Aunty didn’t need gold—she had rows of chunky beads cascading down her chest, a gele that defied physics, and enough confidence to start her own church. And now, Nancy and Yemi are bringing that exact vibe back—with a 2025 remix, of course.

Wearing coordinating floral lace oleku sets (that’s right, we said oleku), the duo rocked green and pink looks with short wrappers, wide sleeves, and strappy pink heels that would make Y2K Beyoncé proud. Add peach geles, stacked pearls, dark sunnies, and a little emerald necklace drama, and you’ve got a nostalgic slay with a modern kick.

But the real cherry on this vintage sundae? The fact that they made a whole video dancing to Yemi’s song “Padi Mi” (which means “my friend”). Matching fits, matching energy, and a full-on bestie anthem? We love a friendship that serves and serves.

Daniel Usidamen

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