The 10th anniversary of the EMY Africa Awards, held on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at the Accra International Conference Centre, was a night dedicated to “Celebrating the Legacy” of African excellence. While the evening honored titans of industry like Sir Sam Jonah, the red carpet had its own undisputed queen: media personality and actress Sika Osei.
Known for her consistent sartorial elegance, Osei delivered one of the night’s most talked-about fashion moments in a daring, dual-tone sequined gown that perfectly balanced high-octane glamour with playful vibrancy.
The gown: color-blocking that commands attention
The dress is a triumph of color and construction. The top is a deep-plunging halter in vivid fuchsia, densely covered in tiny beads that catch the light like confetti. It’s sharply tailored at the waist, where the beadwork tapers into a gold detail that visually cinches the body and creates the perfect hero transition into the skirt.
From the waist down the gown becomes a second skin: a figure-hugging mermaid silhouette made of horizontal, mirror-like sequins in an olive-gold tone. The sequins are arranged to emphasize Sika’s S-curve, reflecting studio light so that the skirt alternates between deep green and molten gold as she moves. A generous train pools elegantly, giving the look red-carpet sweep without stealing the focus from the dress’s sculptural fit.
Hair & makeup
Sika balanced the bold colors with hair and makeup that leaned luxe but understated. Her hair: long, deep waves with a subtle side part and a delicate finger-wave detail at the hairline, added old-school glamour while keeping the overall effect modern. The volume and texture of the waves provide contrast against the sleekness of the gown’s lower half.
Makeup-wise she chose a dewy, bronzed complexion with luminous highlight to enhance her natural glow. Warm, rosy-pink eyeshadow and fluttery lashes echoed the bodice, while well-defined brows and a soft, neutral gloss kept the look wearable and photo-ready. The overall approach was to complement the dress rather than compete with it. Mission Accomplished.
Accessories & styling choices
Accessories were kept minimal and intentional: a pair of understated gold stud earrings and a slim bracelet. This restraint allowed the gown’s beadwork and sequins to remain the visual centerpiece. The shoe (hidden beneath the train in these shots), which would keep the silhouette unbroken and elongate the leg line.
Why does the look work?
– Several design decisions make this outfit sing:
– High-contrast color blocking (hot fuchsia + olive-gold) creates immediate visual interest.
– Exceptional fit and tailoring emphasize silhouette without over-decoration.
– Textural interplay — tiny beads vs. reflective sequins: keeps the eye moving.
– Balanced styling (minimal jewelry, soft hair, dewy makeup) prevents the look from feeling overstated.
Sika Osei’s EMY Africa Awards appearance was a study in confident, contemporary glamour which is unapologetically bold in color, sophisticated in proportion, and perfectly photographed. It’s a red-carpet moment that proves striking contrasts and meticulous tailoring will always be a winning formula.