Davido arrived at the 68th Grammy Awards with quiet confidence. Every detail had a purpose. The Nigerian superstar earned a nomination for Best African Music Performance with ‘With You’ featuring Omah Lay. He chose a look that matched the significance of the evening. The Davido Grammy outfit by Who Decides War stood as one of the most considered looks on the entire red carpet.
The Look: Bespoke and Loaded With Meaning
Holly An Dro styled the look. Davido wore a black double-breasted tuxedo by Who Decides War. Design duo Ev Bravado and Tela D’Amore founded the label. Their signature stained-glass window motif adorned the lapels and cuffs. Silver embellishments gave the piece an ecclesiastical quality. It felt ornate without tipping into excess. Oversized cuffs echoed the same pattern. Printed patches at the trouser hems tied everything together from top to bottom.
Davido explained his thinking directly: “I have always loved how suits looked in the 1970s. There was structure and intention.” He also addressed the brand choice: “I believe deeply in rising by lifting others. Wearing brands like Who Decides War on a night as big as the Grammys matters to me and to the culture.”
Completing the Picture
The accessories stayed restrained. A black bow tie. A crisp white shirt. Dark sunglasses. Silver-embellished dress shoes. A watch and a subtle diamond bracelet. Nothing competed with the jacket’s details. His wife Chioma, also styled by Holly An Dro and Vanessa Efe, wore a custom Nguyen Cong Tri creation. The dark, sheer midi-length gown featured 3D floral appliqués. Christian Louboutin stiletto sandals and Justine Clenquet jewellery completed her look. Together, they delivered one of the night’s most photographed couple moments.
The Reactions
Opinions arrived loud and divided. Some fans praised the polished, grown-up approach. Others questioned the styling choices. Several commenters called for more African designer representation at global events. One wrote: “Always try to stand out, not to fit in. Showcase our own African designers to the world.”
Jon Batiste wore custom Nigerian designs by Ugo Mozie at the same ceremony. That detail did not go unnoticed. The conversation about what African artists wear at global events keeps evolving. Davido’s choice of an independent Black-owned American label sits in the middle of that debate. Not African design, but culturally conscious. The discussion continues.
