- Big Brother Naija season 10 show host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, has again taken his fashion game to new heights
- Since the launch of the season, Ebuka's outfits have been inspired by iconic personalities in the entertainment industry
- The Sunday live eviction show was no different, as the media personality brought back sweet memories by remaking Oliver De Coque's ensemble
Apart from the Big Brother Naija live shows, another thing that viewers anticipate is Ebuka, the show host's outfits.
For years now, the lawyer-turned-host has been a fashion icon, serving as an inspiration to many.
During the Live Eviction show on Sunday, August 3rd, Ebuka came on stage in an outfit that mimicked that of Igbo music icon, Oliver De Coque.
Who was Oliver De Coque?
For those wondering, Oliver Sunday Akanite, better known by the stage name Oliver De Coque, was a Nigerian Igbo highlife musician, composer, and guitarist, one of Africa's most prolific recording artists, with a career spanning over four decades in the highlife music scene.
Taking to social meida, Ebuka wrote:
"Inspired by the legendary king of highlife music and ogene, Chief Oliver de Coque. One of the most prolific musicians ever, having released 93 albums before his death in 2008."
See images of his outfit below:
Recall, Big Brother Naija season 10 came with a double launch, with the first premiere taking place on Saturday, July 26.
Media personality Ebuka Obi-Uchendu returned as the BBNaija season 10 host, and the unveiling of housemates became a topic among fans.
Ebuka also caused a buzz with the attire he wore at the BBNaija season 10 first launch night.
Reactions as Ebuka stepped out in iconic fit
Read some reactions below:
@merenma_umeh said:
"The intentionality and ingenuity behind the styling this season, is pleasing to my heart and eyes."
@irenejob said:
"I can for this fashion history.. Thank you, fashionista of my generation 🫡🫡."
@beading.crafts said:
"Legendary Oliver 🔥Now you remind me of that line in one of his songs ‘ Uwa bu Onye mee ike ya o na ba’."
@jaycee_talks said:
"To think that last Sunday, I had sent this to my designer for my birthday outfit coming on the 14th of August . And now My inspiration @ebuka don first me do am😢😢😢.@buvicstitches come and see ooo."
@weatherguardng said:
"Kedu America... Nwannem, you are doing well."
@entreprenoahmindset said:
"Sometimes I imagine how your wardrobe will look like. I’m sure there’s no space again 😂."
@maazi_eva said:
"Only the song and its meaning of the song alone na 11/10 👏🙌."
@oyedokunolabisigmail_mowe_ogun said:
"Unique looks cute 😂 but the dressing doesn't look it not like the yoruba attire sorry 😂😂😂😂😂."
Ebuka brings back memories with sweet mother inspired fit
Meanwhile, BBNaija season 10 second launch kicked off on Sunday, July 27, as fans and viewers anticipate the unveiling of the male housemates.
zaia news.ng recalls reporting that 15 female housemates were introduced at the first launch on Saturday, July 26.
At the second launch, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu brought back memories with his outfit inspired by one of Nigeria's iconic singers, Prince Nico Mbarga.