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Tems turns heads at 2025 Met Gala in bold ankara suit dress
Award-winning Nigerian singer and global music sensation Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, stole the spotlight at the 2025 Met Gala with a show-stopping outfit that masterfully blended African tradition with high fashion flair.
Held on Monday, May 5, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, the Met Gala returned with a bold new theme—“Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.”
The focus on menswear and suit-inspired fashion brought forth some of the most imaginative interpretations in recent years, but few captured the moment as powerfully as Tems.
Representing Nigeria with elegance and originality, the Love Me Jeje crooner graced the red carpet in a sharply tailored, buttoned-up suit dress made from deep blue ankara fabric.
Adding an extra edge to her look, Tems accessorised with a bold green cravat and carried a matching green umbrella, delivering a fashion statement that drew gasps and applause in equal measure.
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Her ensemble, which effortlessly fused contemporary tailoring with cultural textures, earned praise from both social media observers and top fashion critics.
Many hailed it as one of the evening’s most memorable looks, celebrating Tems not only for her artistry but also for her unapologetic embrace of African aesthetics.
Already a Grammy winner and chart-topping vocalist, Tems continues to break boundaries—not just musically, but on the world’s most exclusive style platforms. Her appearance at the 2025 Met Gala further cements her growing legacy as both a musical powerhouse and a fashion-forward ambassador of Nigerian and African creativity.
With each red carpet appearance, Tems reminds the world that true style lies in authenticity—and this time, she did so wrapped in the fabric of home.
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