NEW YORK CITY, USA – The duo of Grammy-award winning Nigerian singers, Burna Boy and Tems on Monday, May 1, 2023, made their debut at the world’s most prestigious and glamorous fashion event – Met Gala.
The Afro hiphop stars stormed red carpet of the 2023 Met Gala, held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, on Monday night.
Burna Boy and Tems The Nigerian superstars held audience spellbound when the duo made a scintillating fashion statement at the event.
Burna, donning a matching black and blue slightly checkered outfit and a generous cape-like extension of the same material flowing behind him received load ovation from the guests at the event.
Tems on her own also sent chill to the spines of the audience with her outfit – a custom Rober Wun dress, black corset-like top, flowing regal white finishing at the bottom and elbow-length gloves.
The Oscar-nominated singer – Tems was styled by Dunsin Wright.
The 2023 Met Gala, titled “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty”, also featured celebrities that include Rihanna, Kim Kardashian, Cardi B, Diddy, Dr. Dre, Naomi Campbell and South African comedian, Trevor Noah.
Answering a question in a side interview with ESSENCE, Tems expressed excitement for making her Met Gala debut.
Her words, “Oh my goodness! I have never done it (Met Gala) before. So, I’m so excited. It’s my first time. It’s going to be lit!