Renown Ghanaian Stylist NKC Breaks Down Working With Ghanaian Celebrities, Money & Styling Wendy Shay

Also just write a little something about yourself NKC to introduce the article.
NKC is a fashion stylist, Costume creator, and Designer whose aim for his clients is to always create a unique masterpiece for that personality who wants to stand out extraordinary! His styling resume comprises of an extensive list of Ghanaian celebrities.

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NKC is also well known for executing classical styling for editorials in conjunction with well-known photographers and filmmakers. A few images are below.

We sat down with the creative to find out what life as a celebrity stylist is like in Ghana if one can make a living off it and his experience working with celebrities.

What’s a day in the life of a celebrity stylist like?

It’s definitely fun to be a celebrity stylist by all standards. It gets overwhelming most times when the pressure sets in…but I love my job and I’m used to it.

Nice to hear, So which celebrities in Ghana have you styled to date?

I’ve actually styled quite a number of celebrities so far, Wendy Shay, Sista Afia, Eno Barony, Sister Deborah, Zynnel Zuh, Ianwordi, Sarkodie, Stoneboy, Dblack, Kuame Eugene, Kidi, Mr Drew, Keche, Sandra Ababio, FBS just to mention a few.

Wow, that’s a large few! Is being a celebrity stylist in Ghana lucrative? As in can someone live on it full-time?

Being a celebrity stylist is a definitely full-time job and it’s very lucrative especially when you have built a strong brand for yourself and have a good number of clients.

What’s the most strenuous job you ever did?

That was a one-week commercial video shoot I styled. I bet payment was worth the stress!

What’s your worst experience as a celebrity stylist?

My general experience as a celebrity stylist is been very exciting and usually, I’m treated with so much respect due to the manner in which I relate with my clients. but one of my worst experiences was a birthday shoot I had with one Nigerian lady, She reached out to me and I took her through the entire process after we had discussed into details the budget and both parties had agreed on it. We met on the day of the shoot and had a successful shoot. I now asked for payment and this lady literally was refusing to pay in full as agreed based on unlawful excuses when there was actually nothing wrong with the outfits I made. Lmao, what happened was just crazy but I eventually got paid in full as I involved my lawyer and the police in the matter.

Who are your go-to designers you can always rely on?

I have personal connections with a couple of designers but my go-to designers who come through for me in all instances; Afriken by Nana, Bushai Weave, Kojo Boadi Gh, Firm Stiches, and Ebo Commodore.

Who are your favorite celebrities to work with?

Honestly, I love all my clients, especially the ones I work with; Wendy Shay, Sista Afia, Eno Barony, Sister Deborah, Zynnel Zuh, Ianwordi, Sarkodie, Medrew, Keche, Sandra Ababio, FBS just to mention a few.

Speaking of Wendy Shay, you recently gave her spectators magic to view at her last concert. What inspired the looks?

First and foremost, I had a meeting with Wendy and her team in regard to her event and we came up with two looks. First was a metallic mini-body suit with white fair sleeves to add a bit of drama to the costume.

The second look was black with a touch of gold two-piece mini pants and bra with gloves paired plus a long gold detailed sleeveless overcoat.

Describe Wendy shays style overall.

Wendy’s style has to do with an easygoing mini jumpsuit or two-piece crop top plus mini pants and of course, we can’t forget those high-inch boots for sure

What’s it like working with Wendy?

Wendy is a nice person. Whereas I’m personally a huge fan of her personality and craft so whenever I’m called to render service I make sure I give out my best fact that she loves sharing her ideas and is still open to taking advice

Did you feel pressure to get the looks right?

Well, in the beginning, I was quite nervous as per the instructions given to me by her team but was still given the creative space to come up with a masterpiece for her concert so I had to bring my A game on and I’m glad the outcome was great just as they expected.

Before we let you go, kindly serve us with your top 3 style tips.

1. Find your personal style and own it.
2. Clothes mean nothing until you wear them.
3. Self-care is not a luxury, it’s a necessity.

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