British-Ghanaian actress India Amarteifio, known for her role as Queen Charlotte in The Bridgerton series, chose a Nigerian label for appearance on the red carpet at The Blacklisted Honours on October 13, 2026.
In a simple but impactful look, she wears the Ure Woven Skirt in bold gold and black stripes, matched with the halter-style Mowa Top in black and gold stripes with brown accents for a subtle contrast.
Hertunba is an award-winning Nigerian womenswear label founded by Florentina Agu back in 2020, known for their creative use of traditionally made Nigerian fabrics like aso oke and akwete to create thoughtful, modern designs sustainably. The pieces worn by Amarteifio come from their latest collection - Akaoru, meaning “Handwoven”.
n exciting news for Nigerian film lovers, Amarteifio’s upcoming film, Clarissa, is set in Lagos, Nigeria and was filmed across Lagos and Delta State, Nigeria. The drama, directed and produced by brothers Arie Esiri and Chuko Esiri and shot on 35mm film by director of photography Jonathan Bloom, is billed as a modern-day retelling of Virginia Woolf’s 1925 novel, Mrs Dalloway.
Now set in contemporary Lagos, Nigeria, it follows an upper-class woman examining her past when she reconnects with former friends and lovers. Starring Sophie Okonedo as the older Clarissa, and India Amarteifio as the younger version of the title character, the supporting cast includes British-Nigerian actors David Oyelowo, Toheeb Jimoh, Nigerian actors Joke Silva, Jude Akuwudike, Modesinuola Ogundiwin, Chuks Joseph, Fortune Nwafor, British Nikki Amuka-Bird and Danny Sapani, and American Ayo Edebiri.
