Some looks don’t just turn heads — they tell stories. For Osas Ighodaro, her return to Edo State for the premiere of 3 Cold Dishes wasn’t just a red carpet moment; it was a homecoming in full cultural colour.

The actress and producer showed up at the Victor Uwaifo Creative Hub dressed in a red gown that could rival royalty — bold, textural, and alive with intention. The fitted bodice shimmered under the light, covered in intricate beadwork that sculpted her silhouette like art. From the shoulders, deep burgundy ruffles cascaded down into a layered floor-sweeping finish — rich, dramatic, and yet, unmistakably grounded in heritage.

But the real statement? The traditional Edo headpiece, delicately stacked with coral beads — a crown in its own right. She paired it with multiple layers of coral necklaces and bracelets that echoed her roots with quiet authority. Even her beauty look told the same story: warm golden tones, soft bronze lids, and a mauve lip that tied it all together like the final brushstroke on a masterpiece.

“Homecoming tings. Off to the Edo State premiere,” she captioned, and honestly — few moments have captured the phrase better. This was more than a premiere look; it was a reclamation. A statement that fashion can be fierce, feminine, and rooted all at once.

Osas Ighodaro

And fittingly, 3 Cold Dishes — the pan-African revenge thriller she co-produced alongside Burna Boy and Bose Ogulu — mirrors that same energy. It’s a story about survival, sisterhood, and reclaiming power after pain. Featuring a cross-continental cast from Nigeria, Senegal, Benin, and Côte d’Ivoire, the film proves that African storytelling is expanding — and so are the women at its forefront.

Red has always been the colour of fire, of strength, of homecoming. On this night, Osas wore all three.