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