Denrele Edun, a Nigerian media figure, has expressed his dissatisfaction with the impact of his unique dress at the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Award a week ago.
Denrele Edun said in an interview that the costume was inspired by his desire to make a lasting statement and something that people would not forget easily.
Denrele Edun stated how, during the 2015 or 2016 AMVCA, he wore a black dress and mask, and that few people recognised him because they assumed he was a South African nominee.
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Despite his current state, Denrele Edun stated that he wanted to wear something unique and never seen before.
He said: “I wanted something that would not only be red carpet worthy but as well that people would not forget in a hurry. I remember that in 2015 or 2016, I wore a backless dress to the AMVCA with a mask. Many people thought I was a South African nominee”
“They did not know I was the one. It was funny and I enjoyed it. At the after-party, when I took my mask off, people screamed. But, this latest outfit was not just about arresting attention. I wanted to wear something very unconventional that had never been worn before”
“I wanted something that would be wearable and still be art, and Toyin (fashion designer and stylist) got the idea. I did fittings for the outfit but my waist was small, so they had to fix it. My waist is still bruised as I speak. It was made with metal and we had to construct inverter batteries. For me, it was fashion with art”