- Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, known as Tems, graced the Met Gala 2025 with her music, bringing joy to her fans.
- On May 5, 2025, the Metropolitan Museum of Art hosted a prestigious and glamorous fashion event featuring global celebrities, including Nigerian musician Tems.
Nigerian music sensation Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, made a striking appearance at the 2025 Met Gala, earning both praise and criticism for her bold fashion choice.
The prestigious fashion event, held on May 5 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, brought together global celebrities under this year’s theme, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.” The theme centered around the evolution of suits and menswear within Black culture, encouraging diverse interpretations.
Tems, a Grammy-winning artist known for her distinct style and voice, turned heads with her outfit—a structured, buttoned-up suit dress made from vibrant blue Ankara fabric. She accessorized it with a green cravat and a matching green umbrella, bringing a culturally rich African twist to the night’s menswear-inspired theme.
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Her look quickly went viral, sparking mixed reactions online. While many praised her for proudly incorporating African fabric into her ensemble and celebrating her heritage on a global stage, others felt her outfit strayed from the event’s core fashion directive.
Regardless of the debate, Tems once again made her presence felt on one of fashion’s biggest nights, proving she’s not afraid to take risks and stay true to her roots.
Reacting to the post…
@Trubluluisdead said: ” love the nod to the motherland 😍.”
@Dedejiofficial said: “She slayed! The Ankara fabric! The tie matching with the umbrella! The hair, using the tie as a hairband is everything !😍”
@Henrietta_m said: “I love her but I think Nigerian tailors could have done more!!”
@Yourpersonalhypegirl wrote: “So Beautiful! So Regal! So African! So Marketable! So Trophy! Go Tems!!! Up Naija.”
@Sylves__star said: “Even if you wanted to use Ankara, why use the burial type 😭😭.. who is Tem’s stylist?”
