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Bold, Regal, and Stylish: African Artistes at the 2025 Grammys

Bold, Regal, and Stylish: African Artistes at the 2025 Grammys

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But before Grammy acceptance speeches and spotlight moments, African stars had already made an impression right from the red carpet, arriving in unforgettable fashion choices.

By Abioye Damilare Samson

The 2025 Grammys took over Los Angeles’s Crypto.com Arena on 2nd February, where music’s finest gathered to celebrate the industry’s highest honours. It was an evening of prestige and career-defining moments, with African artistes once again making their presence felt on music’s grandest stage. 

Among the many African acts in attendance were music powerhouses like Rocky Dawuni, Asake, Tems, and the ever-regal Angélique Kidjo, who set the tone for the evening with a stirring rendition of Simon & Garfunkel’s Bridge Over Troubled Water at the Premiere Ceremony.

It was also a night of history for African music. For the second year running, the Best African Music Performance category took centre stage, reaffirming the Grammys’ growing recognition of the continent’s sounds. Tems emerged victorious—making history as the first Nigerian to do so after Tyla’s 2024 win—further solidifying her place as a global force. 

But before Grammy acceptance speeches and spotlight moments, African stars had already made an impression right from the red carpet, arriving in unforgettable fashion choices.

Dripping in elegance and cultural pride, Yemi Alade, regal in an Edo cultural ensemble, encapsulated the richness of African tradition on a global stage, while others blended fashion finesse with personal style in ways that commanded attention.

Afrocritik takes a closer look at how African artistes brought elegance and style to the 2025 Grammys.

Rocky Dawuni

Rocky Dawuni, the Ghanaian Reggae icon and four-time Grammy nominee, arrived on the red carpet with the poise of a man whose presence speaks volumes. Draped in a striking yellow-and-white striped ensemble, he embodied an effortless fusion of cultural heritage and contemporary flair. 

Rocky Dawuni Grammy
Rocky Dawuni

The long-sleeve button-up shirt and matching trousers carried the unmistakable imprint of African craftsmanship—a sartorial nod to his roots that felt perfectly at home on music’s grandest night.

Lojay

Grammy-nominated and one of Nigeria’s most honeyed vocalists, Lojay, stepped onto the 2025 Grammys red carpet in a look that epitomised refined sophistication. Opting for a sleek, well-tailored two-piece ash suit, he embodied effortless cool, proving that sometimes less is truly more. 

Lojay Grammy
Lojay

Paired with black shoes and minimal accessories, the ensemble let the craftsmanship and fit speak for themselves. On a night filled with bold statements, Lojay’s approach was subtle, polished, and impossible to ignore.

Angelique Kidjo

Angélique Kidjo has long mastered the art of making a statement without raising her voice, and at the 2025 Grammys red carpet, she let her outfit speak first, as always. Styled in a shimmering black suit, the Beninese icon exuded the effortless elegance that comes with decades of commanding the global stage. 

Angélique Kidjo Grammy
Angélique Kidjo

The true masterstroke, however, lay in the details—the African pendant chain resting against her chest and the Ankara scarf wrapped with a poise deeply rooted in African heritage.

Tems

At the 2025 Grammys, where she was nominated and ultimately won ‘Best African Music Performance’ for “Love Me Jeje”, Tems arrived in a look that was both effortlessly regal and undeniably striking. Her gold metallic halter-neck top gleamed under the lights, the shimmery fabric draping her frame with effortless elegance. 

Tems
Tems

A sleek black scarf, neatly wrapped around her head and tied perfectly at the back, added a layer of refined grace, while the glove introduced a polished, almost theatrical touch. Simple, yet utterly mesmerising.

King Promise

King Promise, the Ghanaian Afro-Pop star with a penchant for sleek aesthetics, made a statement in monochrome mastery. Cloaked in an impeccably tailored all-grey ensemble, he struck the perfect balance between structured elegance and laid-back cool. 

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King Promise
King Promise

The long-sleeve top, featuring an extended tie-like detail, added a subtle avant-garde edge, while the matching baggy trousers introduced a relaxed, fluid feel to the look.

Yemi Alade

First-time Grammy nominee, Yemi Alade, took her love for African culture to stratospheric heights at the 2025 Grammys. Draped in a striking red gown adorned with intricate beadwork, the design featured dramatic wave-like pleats cascading into a statement mermaid-style train. 

Yemi Alade
Yemi Alade

A proud homage to Edo cultural fashion, she completed the look with traditional coral bead accessories—an opulent layered necklace resting on her chest, matching bracelets stacked on her wrists, and a meticulously styled beaded crown that sat atop her head like a mark of royalty.

Asake

Asake has always dressed like a man with a clear vision, and at the 2025 Grammys, he stayed true to what he called his “military era”. Nominated in the ‘Best African Music Performance’ category for his smooth collaboration with Wizkid on “MMS”, the Lagos hitmaker arrived in a military-style shirt that exuded rugged authority, paired with baggy jeans that leaned into his signature streetwise aesthetic. 

Asake
Asake

A silver neckpiece rested against his chest, adding just the right amount of shine without dulling the raw, unfiltered energy he carries everywhere he goes. It was Asake in his element—calculated, stylish, and unmistakably on brand.

Rema

It’s no surprise that Rema landed on Vogue’s best-dressed list at the 2025 Grammys. Staying true to his signature cosy style, the Nigerian superstar and first-time Grammy nominee arrived in a black leather jacket with quilted detailing on the sleeves, layered over a tucked-in black shirt that seamlessly blended into glossy dark trousers. 

Rema
Rema

The ensemble struck the perfect balance between relaxed and refined. A dark-coloured cap sat snugly on his head, adding just the right touch of swagger.

Abioye Damilare is a music journalist and culture writer focused on the African entertainment Industry. Reading new publications and listening to music are two of his favourite pastimes when he is not writing. Connect with him on Twitter and IG: @Dreyschronicle

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