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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.

Paris Fashion Week is always a spectacle, but the real cultural moments often happen off the runway. The link-up we were all watching? Omah Lay and Davido in Paris. The Afrobeats heavyweights made a stunning appearance at the Messika SS26 show, and it wasn’t just a flying visit. It was a proper front-row statement, alongside the likes of Gunna and Demi Lovato, proving Afrobeats’ place in the high-fashion ecosystem is now firmly non-negotiable.

The Front Row Flex

Let’s get into the specifics. Davido, a regular on the global fashion circuit, was a notable front-row guest, looking completely at home. Omah Lay, whose style is more understated-cool, also pulled up, and the images of the two together instantly hit the blogs.

Gunna and Omah Lay attend the Messika show as part of Paris Fashion Week at Musée Des Arts Décoratifs

Gunna, Demi Lovato and Omah Lay attend the Messika show as part of Paris Fashion Week at Musée Des Arts Décoratifs

The public reaction online wasn’t one of shock, but more of aspiration and acknowledgement. It’s the kind of casual, high-fashion link-up fans love to see—two of our biggest exports moving seamlessly in those elite spaces. It’s not just “music and fashion” colliding; it’s a full-on cultural fusion, and our boys are leading the conversation.

The After-Party: The Real Moment

But the real tea, as always, happened at the after-party. This wasn’t just a photo-op. The pair took to the stage for an energetic, impromptu-feeling performance of their track “With You.”

Videos circulating online show the crowd, including Gunna and Demi Lovato, completely locked in. It’s one thing to be invited to the show; it’s another to be the entertainment that defines the vibe.

Ultimately, this Messika moment was a quiet flex. It cements the fact that our stars are not just guests in the fashion world; they are essential parts of its cultural currency. The global takeover isn’t just about playlists; it’s about presence. And Omah Lay and Davido just reminded PFW exactly who sets the vibe.