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Burna Boy is trending globally after making a powerful statement at the 2025 Met Gala and hosting one of the most talked-about after-parties of the year. The Nigerian superstar didn't just attend fashion's biggest night—he redefined it with a look steeped in cultural pride and symbolism.
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Styled by British-Ghanaian designer Ozwald Boateng, Burna Boy wore a regal red wool tuxedo paired with an oxblood eelskin cape—a nod to his Niger Delta heritage. The ensemble was a last-minute creation that perfectly embodied the event's theme, "Tailored for You." Burna Boy explained that the eel symbolizes survival and tradition in his culture, stating, "This look isn’t just fashion—it’s legacy in motion."
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Following the Met Gala, Burna Boy hosted his first-ever after-party, co-organized with South African DJ Black Coffee. The intimate gathering attracted a star-studded guest list, including Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Lupita Nyong’o, Priyanka Chopra, and Nick Jonas. The atmosphere was described as a "big family setting," with Burna Boy performing using a microphone engraved with "No sign of weakness," the title of his upcoming eighth album.
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Burna Boy's presence at the Met Gala and his subsequent after-party have sparked widespread admiration, highlighting his role in bringing African culture to the forefront of global fashion and music scenes.
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