You’ve Got to See How These Stars Showed Up for Mercy Aigbe

There’s something magical about asoebi culture. Maybe it’s the colour unity, maybe it’s the quiet competition, or maybe it’s how a single fabric can make an entire party feel like family. Mercy Aigbe’s recent celebration in honour of her late mother had all of that energy and more. The dress code was simple: purple velvet. The outcome was a lineup of guests who understood the assignment and delivered it with enthusiasm.

The Nollywood crowd came in fully, the way they always do when it’s one of theirs hosting. Friends, colleagues and familiar faces across entertainment gathered not just to support Mercy, but to honour a memory with beauty. And because this was a Nigerian party, the fashion didn’t come to play.

Guests explored every corner of purple. Some went classic with buba and iro, like Omowunmi Dada who looked effortlessly refined. Others leaned into couture silhouettes, taking velvet from traditional to theatrical with corsets, embellishment and sculpted detailing. The gele game was strong too, with monochrome stacks that framed every look like a final brushstroke.

The men kept the energy steady, arriving in deep purple agbadas and matching caps that balanced softness with ceremony. There was something grounding about seeing the room filled with coordinated elegance, people smiling, greeting, taking photos and living inside a moment that felt warm.

If you’re looking for moodboards, colour inspo or just want to admire how good purple can look when a community commits to it, here are some of the standout fits.