The Woman Behind Nollywood’s Most Iconic Looks- Yolanda Okereke S1 E6

What really goes into creating the looks we see on screen? 👀From building a character’s wardrobe to working with tight budgets, handling production demands, and navigating credit in the industry — this conversation dives deep into the world of costume design for film and TV.In this episode, we sit down with Yolanda Okereke, an 8-time AMVCA nominee, who has worked on major productions like Blood Sisters and Something for the Briggs. She shares what it really takes to bring characters to life through fashion, the business side of styling for film, and the behind-the-scenes realities most people never see.If you’ve ever wondered how iconic looks are created on screen, this one is for you.0:00 – Intro1:43 – How stylists land TV projects4:30 – Projects that excite you just by reading the script11:09 – How much research goes into building a character’s wardrobe15:50 – Credit Direct Hype 16:41 – How costume budgets are structured17:50 – Do you have an army of tailors?19:40 – What happens to clothes after production23:18 – Creating luxury looks on a tight budget24:15 – Highest budget worked with26:06 – Ever designed a costume you didn’t fully understand the character?28:45 – Do costume designers get enough credit?31:29 – What do you enjoy more: costume design or red carpet styling?32:16 – Preferred projects: epic vs modern stories34:50 – How to learn costume design outside school39:30 – Have actors ever kept or “taken” costumes? 👀40:59 – Who really controls how a character looks?42:32 – Giveaway 🎁Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more real conversations