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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.