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Black Sherif and Ayra Starr cross paths at Paris fashion week
Ghanaian rapper Black Sherif and Nigerian sensation Ayra Starr crossed paths at the prestigious Paris Fashion Week, where they shared warm embraces and captured memorable photographs together.
In a moment of solidarity as Africans, the two artists connected amidst the glamour of the fashion world. Black Sherif, known for his musical prowess, ventured into the realm of fashion once again, this time stepping onto the runway as a model for the esteemed brand Off-White during the 2024 Paris Fashion Week.
Ayra Starr and Black Sherif at the Paris Fashion week. 🇳🇬🇬🇭💫 pic.twitter.com/YJln0qArkb
— African Folder (@africanfolder) February 29, 2024
Strutting down the runway for Off-White, a renowned clothing brand founded by the late American designer Virgil Abloh in 2012, the 21-year-old rap sensation adorned a striking black jumpsuit embellished with delicate butterflies.
The brand unveiled its 2024 fall/winter ready-to-wear collection on February 29, with Black Sherif elegantly showcasing the latest designs. Notably, he wasn’t the only Ghanaian presence at the event, as Prince Brefo from the Ghanaian fashion collective Free The Youth also graced the occasion.
Black Sherif walks the runway for Off-White FW24. pic.twitter.com/Jpe80dAsHu
— SHFL (@whatsonshuffle) February 29, 2024
Crafted by Ibrahim Kamara, Off-White’s Image and Art Director, the fall/winter collection highlighted Black Sherif’s second venture into the fashion world, following his recent modeling stint for Labrum London during the 2024 London Fashion Week.
Meanwhile, Ayra Starr dazzled attendees at both the Off-White and Balmain fashion shows. The Grammy-nominated artist showcased impeccable style as she attended the Balmain Paris Fashion Show, adorned in a sophisticated black ensemble featuring intricate umbrella motifs. During the event, she had the pleasure of meeting and capturing photographs with tennis icon Serena Williams and American singer Halle Bailey, adding to the allure of the star-studded occasion.