At Africa at Paris Fashion Week 2025, artists such as Davido, Tems, Omah Lay, Blaqbonez, Mr Eazi, and Temi Ajibade didn’t just attend—they embodied AfroNouveau vision. Their presence redefines cultural power in global fashion.
When Africa Shows Up, the World Watches.
When Africa at Paris Fashion Week 2025 shows up, the world watches. Paris Fashion Week in October 2025 became more than fashion for the AfroNouveau — a global stage where African confidence, creativity, and culture demanded attention.
Davido at Paris Fashion Week: African Artist Presence
Davido brought his trademark boldness to the front row. He arrived with confidence and mixed street energy with couture details. Photographers caught him at the Messika Show as part of Paris Fashion Week at Musée Des Arts Décoratifs, firmly planted among international tastemakers. As Vogue Business notes, African artists are increasingly shaping the direction of global fashion.
Omah Lay and AfroNouveau Expression in Paris
Omah Lay showed up to Messika with composure and streetwise edge. His look echoed a balance: elegant tailoring softened by a relaxed appearance. In his attire, he matched the collection’s energy with deliberate, considered styling. He blurred expected lines and posed a fresh question: what does male expression look like for AfroNouveau today?
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Tems: Subtle Power at Paris Fashion Week
Tems chose quiet power. She attended the Acne Studios show with a composed, sculpted look that let craft speak. Her styling underscored a simple truth: influence can be gentle and still reshape rooms. In each frame, she reminded us that nuance is a form of authority.
Blaqbonez Rising: Youthful Edge in Paris Fashion Week
Sometimes, youthfulness itself is the statement. Blaqbonez walked the runway during the Paris Fashion Week at the Andreas Kronthaler for Vivienne WestWood show. In the photos, he exudes confidence and magnetic. He makes style feel accessible yet aspirational. The AfroNouveau shone in that moment, where street meets runway.
Mr Eazi & Temi Ajibade: Culture Meets Couture in Paris
Mr Eazi stood beside Temi Ajibade, and in that togetherness, they reminded us that style, love, culture are intertwined. They showed up for Christian Louboutin at Maison Du Judo as part of the Paris Fashion Week. Their chemistry elevated by high-fashion craftsmanship signaled the intertwining of love and fashion. Mr Eazi has his own sound, but his presence in fashion moments like this signals that his artistry is cross-disciplinary. For the AfroNouveau, Mr Eazi reinforces that being global includes wearing your identity, your relationships, your culture visibly and proudly.
Dear AfroNouveau: Africa at Paris Fashion Week is a Movement
Together, these six show that Paris is not just a destination. Rather, it’s proof. Proof that African artists are not just emerging, but central. Proof that culture, style, and heritage are not kept at the margins. Their outfits, their poise, their intentionality send a message: AfroNouveau is not a trend. It’s a movement.
They expand possibilities for young Africans watching: maybe one day you walk those very runways. Maybe one day you design that gown. Their presence shifts perception: from “Africa as observer” to “Africa as authority.” And that shift matters.Explore our story on Wes Moore’s AfroNouveau leadership).
Let’s celebrate this moment. Not just for its glamour, but for its legacy. Because style is art, and these artists are painting new futures for the AfroNouveau
What does “Africa at Paris Fashion Week 2025” mean?
It underscores how African artists are not spectators but drivers of global fashion narratives.
Which Nigerian stars made impact in Paris?
Davido, Omah Lay, Tems, Blaqbonez, Mr Eazi & Temi Ajibade all made strong visual and cultural statements.
