Akin Faminu and Kiky Festus released their first traditional wedding look on September 5, 2026, and the couple, known online as #HookedOnTheFaminus, arrived in custom pieces that lean fully into Nigerian heritage.
Kiky wore a metallic gold mermaid gown by Emagine By Bukola. The corseted bodice is covered in ruby-red beadwork and linear embroidery, giving way to structured ruffles and sculpted draping across the skirt. Fine red trim runs along the edges, and a subtle sweep train finishes the silhouette.
Her accessories stayed rooted in tradition. A red coral bead necklace with a central drop pendant sat at her neck, with matching coral beads around her wrists. A coral bead cap covered part of her head, set over long, loose waves, and a long black horsetail completed the styling.
Akin took a different direction in a warm brown velvet outer garment layered over a cream embroidered shirt and tailored trousers. White wave-pattern embroidery runs along the borders and down the front panels of the outerwear. He finished the look with layers of white coral beads, a rust-brown velvet cap decorated with white feathers, and a sculpted white traditional staff of office. Formal loafers completed his outfit.
The first-look styling came from The Style Infidel. Kiky’s gown was made by Emagine By Bukola, and Akin’s traditional outfit was created by Deji & Kola.
The couple’s fashion story has been building for months. They held their civil wedding in Lagos in April, and this traditional ceremony marks the next chapter in their celebrations. Akin is a medical doctor and menswear fashion influencer. Kiky is a dentist and fashion influencer.
For this look, the palette is warm brown, metallic gold, and ruby-red. The tones set a mood that is both celebratory and grounded in specific cultural references. The coral beads, the velvet textures, and the embroidery all point to a deliberate styling choice rather than a generic formal look.
The couple has given their followers steady content since the civil wedding, and this first traditional look raises the bar for the rest of the day’s events. The hashtag #HookedOnTheFaminus has been carrying their wedding narrative, and the name now feels apt given the level of detail in the outfits.
What stands out here is the coordination. The gold and red in Kiky’s gown are answered by the brown velvet and white embroidery in Akin’s agbada. The coral beads appear on both of them. The stylist, The Style Infidel, has created a visual conversation between the two looks rather than two separate outfits that happen to share a color scheme.
The choice of a mermaid silhouette with structured ruffles for Kiky is a specific one. It moves away from the oversized ball gowns often seen at traditional weddings and toward something more sculpted. The corseted bodice with ruby-red beadwork gives the dress a defined shape, and the sweep train adds formality without overwhelming the overall profile.
Akin’s outfit holds its own weight. The white wave-pattern embroidery along the borders and front panels of the brown velvet outerwear provides contrast without busyness. The white feathers on the rust-brown velvet cap add a ceremonial touch, and the sculpted white staff of office anchors the look in tradition.
The couple’s April civil wedding in Lagos set a precedent for their style. This traditional ceremony continues that thread with custom fashion at the forefront. The designers involved, Emagine By Bukola and Deji & Kola, have delivered pieces that photograph well and carry cultural weight.
For anyone planning a traditional wedding, this first look offers a clear example of how to balance personal style with heritage. The coral beads are traditional, but the gown silhouette is modern. The velvet agbada is classic, but the embroidery pattern is specific and custom. It is a blend that works because neither element overwhelms the other.
The couple has not released details about the rest of the day’s celebrations. What is clear is that the standard is set. The first look is out, and it is strong enough to make the rest of the wedding events worth following.
According to Bella Naija.
