Barbie premiered in Nigeria on Thursday, July 20, 2023, after an insane marketing campaign that took over the internet. The movie, which stars Margot Robbie as the iconic doll, is a live-action comedy that follows Barbie’s adventures in the real world after she gets expelled from Barbieland for not being perfect enough. Let’s talk about the Barbie style.
The Filmhouse IMAX Cinema at Lekki, Lagos, hosted a spectacular premiere event that was nothing short of star-studded. To mark the movie’s release, FilmHouse Cinemas threw a pink carpet party, drawing in numerous celebrities who embraced the movie’s theme by dressing up as iconic Barbie characters.
However, among the glamorous looks, some celebrity outfit choices sparked controversy and criticism from some attendees. The premiere party welcomed an array of notable figures, influencers, actors, and reality TV stars, especially from the Big Brother Naija circle, including, Liquorose, Sheggz, Modella, Tacha, Ozo, Elozonam, Daniella Peters, and many others. Some celebrities like Beauty Tukura did not attend the premiere but made their Barbie appearances shortly after.
In faraway South Africa, Barbie was in full buzz as some celebs showed off their Barbie style.
Based on their creativity, originality, and style, we have compiled a list of the best celebrities at the Barbie premiere. Let’s take a look:
