The famous Met Gala event in 2023 was a watershed occasion for Nigerians, with two of our own attendees. Burna Boy and Tems both made their debuts and did not disappoint.
Met Gala 2023: The evening’s topic of ‘Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty’ was presented in memory of the late Karl Lagerfeld, a once-regular attendee at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute who died in February 2019.
Burna Boy, the African Giant, is known for his explosive performances and daringly edgy sense of fashion, so it was no surprise that his Met Gala entrance was unforgettable. The musician made his grand entrance wearing a matching black and blue somewhat checkered attire with a huge cape-like extension of the same material flowing behind him. His dramatic yet elegant arrival was complemented by Irish actor Barry Keoghan, who was also dressed similarly.
Burna Boy at the #MetGala pic.twitter.com/mi4IfNHnaM
— BURNA BOY STATS (@BurnaBoyStats) May 2, 2023
Tems, a Nigerian music sensation, made her own spectacular arrival in a black and naked costume.
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Tems made a dramatic yet stylish statement with a daringly open neckline and a double-layer skirt of tulle trimmed fabric, leaving spectators speechless.
Tems at #MetGala pic.twitter.com/KigJQiNkHu
— @21metgala (@21metgala) May 2, 2023