Snatched Waists and Style Play: The Corsetification of Nigerian Fashion

Bonang Matheba poses in a dramatic teal and green corseted gown by Veekee James, styled by Dahmola, against a neutral backdrop.

Corsetification in Nigerian fashion is cinching itself into the heart of style, emerging from Lagos red carpets, owambes, and endless scrolls of Instagram and TikTok. It’s a waist, pulled tight, hyper-defined, framed by elaborate bustiers and couture-heavy tailoring that now defines one of the most visible aesthetics of Nigerian femininity. This isn’t just a trend, […]