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What artists wear on stage, on set and on the red carpet — the designers, stylists and looks defining African music style at home and in Europe.

Crochet, silk and layered gold: the Afrobeats style codes of 2026

Silk co-ords, crochet shirts, oversized tailoring and layered jewellery: the Afrobeats style codes moving faster than fashion week.

Does Afrobeats Have a Look? The Question Behind Its Next Era

Hip-hop has its uniform, rock has its leather. Does Afrobeats have a defining look? Gracey Mae asks whether the genre can become a culture.

Rema Walks the Diesel Runway at Milan Fashion Week 2026

Rema brought his signature edge to the Diesel FW26 runway at Milan Fashion Week, blurring the lines between Afrobeats and high fashion alongside AC Milan's Rafael Leão and South Africa's Daliwonga.

Davido’s Who Decides War Tuxedo at the 2026 Grammys Was a Masterclass in Intention

Davido’s bespoke Who Decides War tuxedo at the 68th Grammys was deliberate, symbolic and one of the most talked-about looks on the red carpet.

Davido Steps Out for AMIRI AW26 Runway Show at Paris Fashion Week

Nigerian superstar Davido joins an A-list front row at AMIRI's Fall/Winter 2026 runway show during Paris Fashion Week, as designer Mike Amiri unveils a collection inspired by 1970s Laurel Canyon.

Skepta Champions British Fashion at BFC Awards in MAINS

Grime icon Skepta made a statement at the British Fashion Council Awards 2025, wearing London-based brand MAINS whilst presenting the Special Recognition award to Fashion East pioneers Lulu Kennedy and Raphaelle Moore.

The “Tyla Version” of a Global Takeover: Why Tyla as Glamour’s Woman of the Year is a Major Moment

Tyla as Glamour's Woman of the Year is official. The 23-year-old superstar has been named a 2025 Global Honoree, and it's a massive statement. We break down the honour, the fashion, and the complex conversations she's navigated to get here.

Afrobeats Front Row: The Real Tea on Omah Lay and Davido in Paris

Omah Lay and Davido in Paris wasn't just a sighting; it was a front-row statement. The Afrobeats heavyweights linked up at the Messika SS26 show, solidifying their status as global fashion players. We've got the tea on the link-up and that after-party.

A Lesson in Legacy: A Critical Look at Tyla’s Archival Cavalli Dress

For the 2025 Kids’ Choice Awards, host Tyla and stylist Law Roach delivered a masterclass in fashion history. We offer a critical review of Tyla's archival Cavalli dress—a piece once worn by Beyoncé—and analyse the bold styling choices that made it the night's biggest fashion story.

The Afrobeats Style Icons Defining Fashion for 2025

In 2025, fashion isn't just what you wear—it's what you hear. As Afrobeats continues to dominate the global soundscape, a new generation of stars is using music as a runway to spotlight designers, challenge norms, and shape culture. These Afrobeats style icons are not only chart-toppers—they're defining global fashion.

Moliy’s BET Awards Look: A Declaration in Style

With her career reaching a fever pitch, Ghanaian star Moliy arrived at the 2025 BET Awards with a look that was as bold as her ambition. We offer a critical review of Moliy's BET Awards look, exploring how her Afro-futuristic statement piece perfectly captured her golden moment.

About African music fashion

Four questions, answered in plain text, marked up as FAQPage.

What does the fashion desk cover?

Stage and red carpet looks, artist–designer collaborations and the stylists shaping African music’s visual identity.

Are there shoppable links?

Designers are named and linked. Nothing here is affiliate-paid.

Do you cover African designers specifically?

Yes, with a focus on labels from the continent dressing artists touring the diaspora.

How often is it updated?

Around awards season, the fashion weeks and major tour openings.

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