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Akin Faminu and Kiky Festus Bring Old-Hollywood Glamour to Their Pre-Wedding Shoot

Akin Faminu and Kiky Festus are proving that pre-wedding photos don’t have to look like every other pre-wedding shoot.

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For the first of four looks ahead of their September 2026 wedding celebrations, the couple went full vintage glamour—and the styling is all in the details.

Akin stepped out in a custom forest-green three-piece suit by Deji & Kola, topped with a floor-length velvet trench featuring oversized textured lapels. A blush-pink shirt and matching bow tie softened the deep green, while a floral brooch and pocket-watch chain pushed the look firmly into old-world territory.

Kiky brought the romance in a bespoke blush-pink gown by Firstlady. The strapless corseted silhouette featured a sweetheart neckline, cascading fabric flowers and sculpted ruching through the skirt. Her diamond jewellery and green heels completed the colour story.

Credit: Akin Faminu/Instagram

Set beneath a dramatic red crystal chandelier, the shoot feels less like a traditional pre-wedding session and more like a scene from a period romance.

And that’s exactly why it works.

Akin and Kiky already had their civil wedding in April. With their traditional and white wedding celebrations coming in September, it looks like the fashion is only getting started.

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Daniel Usidamen is Fashion Editor & Chief Critic at La Mode Magazine. Known for his sharp takes and unapologetic voice, he writes about runway moments, rising African designers, and the cultural pulse of fashion on the continent. Expect insight, a little sass, and zero filter.

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