Tems, Adichie, Burna Boy, others shine at the 2025 Met Gala

By Aderinola Abimbola

Popular Nigerian celebrities added glitz and glamour to the 2025 Met Gala held in New York on Monday as they strutted the red Carpet of the

The theme of the Gala was ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style’ and the Nigerian celebrities in attendance went added the African flair to the colourful event with their unique outfits.

Some of the Nigerian stars in attendance were Tems, Burna Boy, Ayra Starr,  Chimamanda Adichie, and Swanky Jerry.

The Grammy award winner, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems wore an African inspired outfit with Aso-Ebi print.

Damini Ogulu also known as Burna Boy graced the red carpet wearing a custom piece designed by Ozwald Boateng.

Ayra Starr also strutted the Red carpet with her floor length gown while award winning author and gender activist, Genius Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, wore an elegant red dress.

Jeremiah Ogbodo, also known as Swanky Jerry, also stunned the red carpet wearing a design made by Deji and Kola.

Ayo Edebiri, an American-Nigerian actress also flaunted her heritage with her hairstyle and outfit.

The 2025 Met Gala experienced a shoe af African excellence as other African stars like Tyla were in attendance.

The Met Gala has been led since 1995 by Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour.