Tems Shines in Ankara Gown at 2025 Met Gala

At the 2025 Met Gala, themed 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,' Nigerian singer Tems made headlines by wearing a blue and green Ankara suit dress designed by Ozwald Boateng, pairing it with a matching cravat and umbrella to showcase her African heritage. The event, held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, focused on Black style and menswear, and was co-chaired by Pharrell Williams, A$AP Rocky, Colman Domingo, and Lewis Hamilton. Tems’ outfit received mixed reactions on social media, with some praising her cultural nod and others debating whether her look fully captured the theme. The gala’s dress code, 'Tailored for You,' encouraged creative interpretations of menswear and celebrated Black designers for the first time in Met Gala history. The night also featured numerous other celebrities and marked key milestones for Black representation in fashion. Tems’ appearance capped a successful year, including her second Grammy win and becoming the first African female artist to hit 1 billion Spotify streams.