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Princess Wears Nigerian Designer's Coat, Boosts Talent

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The Princess of Wales, in a diplomatic move, chose a grey coat dress by British-Nigerian designer Tolu Coker for Nigerian President Bola Tinubus state visit. This spotlighted the emerging designer, whose work blends traditional crafts and Nigerian roots, and is expected to boost her followers. The visit, Nigerias first in 37 years, included a welcome at Windsors Fairmont Hotel and a banquet at the castle.

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Princess Wears Nigerian Designer's Coat, Boosts Talent

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Entertainment & Celebrity News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Princess Wears Nigerian Designer's Coat, Boosts Talent. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

It's March 18th. Here's what's happening in entertainment. The Princess of Wales wore a standout grey coat dress by British Nigerian designer Tolu Coker during the welcome for Nigerian President Bola to Nubu. And first lady, Ola Rimi to Nubu. This choice put the up-and-coming London talent in the global spotlight at horse guards parade. Tolu Coker lost her label in 2018 with support from the King's Trust. Her work blends sharp tailoring, traditional crafts, and knots to her Nigerian roots. Just weeks earlier, King Charles attended her fashion show Front Row in London. The designer shared her excitement on social media, and her follower numbers are expected to surge soon. Fans see it as a major win for emerging British creatives, echoing styles from past royals like Diana. This marks Nigeria's first-aid visit to Britain in 37 years. Catherine and William met the couple at Windsor's Fairmont Hotel, followed by anthems, a carriage ride through town, and a banquet at the castle. Tonight, her pic mixes fresh design with diplomatic touches, honoring the guests while backing

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