BBNaija Mercy Eke Makes Bold Fashion Statement As She Recreates Jennifer Lopez’s 2023 Met Gala Look

BBNaija Mercy Eke Makes Bold Fashion Statement As She Recreates Jennifer Lopez’s 2023 Met Gala Look

  • Big Brother Naija star Mercy Eke buzzed the internet after she wore a recreated version of American singer and actress Jennifer Lopez's 2023 Met Gala outfit
  • Mercy made her stunning appearance at Funke Akindele's movie premiere, held over the weekend in Lagos, Nigeria
  • Many celebrities, including actors, actresses, and Big Brother Naija stars, attended the show, but Mercy's attire was a sight to behold
  • In a chat with Legit.ng, Yanga Trybe, a fast-rising fashion designer, reviewed the ravishing emulation Lambo pulled up

Big Brother Naija superstar Mercy Eke took social media aback with her magnificent outfit inspired by US diva Jennifer Lopez's 2023 Met Gala look.

The reality TV star made an appearance during the premiere of Funke Akindele's much-anticipated movie, A Tribe Called Judah.

BBNaija Mercy Eke recreates Jennifer Lopez’s 2023 Met Gala Look
BBNaija Mercy Eke stuns in Jennifer Lopez’s 2023 Met Gala Look Credit: @jlo, @official_mercyeke
Source: Instagram

The theme for Nollywood actress Funke Akindele's premiere was "Costume Party Extravaganza," and celebrities were encouraged to dress up like their favourite idols.

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Mercy Eke, who channelled Latin pop culture icon Jennifer Lopez, was one celebrity who garnered attention online.

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Other notable figures from the BBNaija reality programme were among the many famous faces in attendance.

However, the Pepper Dem Gang star captured everyone's attention with her entrance, showcasing a remarkable recreation of Jennifer Lopez's iconic Met Gala ensemble, leaving onlookers in awe of her style.

See Mercy Eke's pictures below:

See Jennifer Lopez's pictures below:

Netizens react to Mercy Eke's recreation of Jennifer Lopez's dress

Legit.ng compiled the fractions below:

bbhrown:

"Lambo ate and left no crumbs!!!! This is what we call “What I ordered Vs I got the best” and I love."

chyfyma:

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"Jennifer Lopez of course. The real deal. But mercy killed it also."

jasmine_ewusi:

"I love Lamborghini, but Jenny did justice to that dress with that slim hot sxy body."

israelglo:

"Getting exactly what I ordered."

maamaa_bee:

"Are we really talking about the dresses? Cos i read some response and i get confused. Really hilarious."

amarachiimeze:

"Mercy is my queen, she delivered but truth be told, JL won. even my little girl of 6yrs choose JL."

Great look, but Nigerians should crest their global statement pieces - Yanga Trybe

In an exclusive chat with Legit.ng Yanga Trybe noted that there's nothing wrong with recreating or being inspired by something. However, he emphasised the importance of giving credit to the original designer.

"It is not bad recreating, but I hope she gives the designer credit.
"Great, but not sure about Nigerians copying styles instead of creating our own statement piece."

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Mercy Eke joyful as Cardi B compliments her AMVCA outfit

Mercy Eke reacted to American rapper Cardi B complimenting her gorgeous attire at the AMVCA over the weekend.

Legit.ng earlier reported that the American rapper shared Mercy's AMVCA picture on her Instagram story, praising her stunning dress.

The BBNaija winner, who is ecstatic, mentioned on her Instagram story channel that she woke up to see Cardi B make a post about her outfit.

Source: Legit.ng

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Chinasa Afigbo (Editor) Chinasa Afigbo is a pop culture/music journalist and content writer with over four years of experience in other mainstream media organisations, including Vanguard Media and Guardian Life. She holds a degree in Information Management Technology from the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO). She also moved on to pursue courses in writing & media communications. Chinasa has also been published in other Intl journals, like The African Report. Reach her at: chinasa.afigbo@corp.legit.ng.