African Excellence: Arya Starr, Tems, Chimamanda, Grace Met Gala 2025

Joy Funmilola Oke

Photo Collage of Arya Starr, Tems, and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.
Photo Collage of Arya Starr, Tems, and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...

Summary

Nigerian stars Arya Starr, Tems, and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie graced the 2025 Met Gala, each signifying African excellence.

Nigerian stars Arya Starr, Tems, and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie lit up the 2025 Met Gala red carpet in a historic night for African creatives’ representation. The event at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City is an annual high-fashion event themed ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.’ Held on May 5, 2025, it gathered global icons from across industries, showcasing their interpretations of the year’s theme.

Arya Starr, the 22-year-old Afropop sensation, made her Met Gala debut in a bold black ensemble that expressed her sabi girl energy. The celebrated author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, was also present in a powerful red gown. Award-winning, Grammy-winning singer Tems, Temilade Openiyi, no stranger to attending the convergence, graced the event in an African-inspired outfit.

Beyond fashion, the African creatives’ presence signals women taking the continent to a global stage.

Join Our Inner Circle!

Be the first to get all exclusive content on women-related stories when you follow our WhatsApp News Channel.

Leave a Reply

Share Story

WATCH: SHATTERING THE CHAINS OF MISOGYNY

The women of Migoria had ignited a revolution, shattering the chains of oppression and unleashing a power that would forever change the city's landscape.

SHARE YOUR STORIES WITH US

Naija Feminists is committed to amplifying your voices, experiences, winnings, and struggles as a woman. Share your story with us via mail@naijafeministsmedia.org.ng . If you are a survivor needing urgent help, please contact any of the following agencies.

RECENT POSTS

SEE ALL, KNOW ALL

Stay on top of all issues regarding women. Receive the latest updates about what is happening with Naija Feminists, women’s stories, relevant opportunities, and our recorded impact in your inbox. It will take only a minute to subscribe to our newsletter!