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  • African Stars Show Out at Paris Fashion Week’s Spring/Summer 2026
    Paris Fashion Week continued last week with the Men's Spring/Summer collections taking center stage. Some notable designers who showcased their work included Emeric Tchatchoua, the Cameroonian French Canadian founder of 3.Paradis, and Daquisiline Gomis, the French-Senegalese designer behind Jah Jah.Both designers drew inspiration from their African heritage. Tchatchoua's 3.Paradis collection, titled "Steps to Nowhere," featured earth tones like beige and dark brown as a tribute to the Sahara des
     

African Stars Show Out at Paris Fashion Week’s Spring/Summer 2026

1 juillet 2025 à 19:23


Paris Fashion Week continued last week with the Men's Spring/Summer collections taking center stage. Some notable designers who showcased their work included Emeric Tchatchoua, the Cameroonian French Canadian founder of 3.Paradis, and Daquisiline Gomis, the French-Senegalese designer behind Jah Jah.

Both designers drew inspiration from their African heritage. Tchatchoua's 3.Paradis collection, titled "Steps to Nowhere," featured earth tones like beige and dark brown as a tribute to the Sahara desert. Meanwhile, Gomis' "A Silent March" collection celebrated his Caribbean and African roots through West African tailored suits and Jamaican crochet patterns. The show also included previews of an upcoming Adidas collaboration and custom sneakers inspired by the Ethiopian flag.

As usual, African stars were out and about in Paris, spotting flamboyant outfits.

Davido in Avant-Garde Street Style


Davido wears a white tank top, a cream net top, white fur shorts, a white decorated blazer, white sneakers,

Davido was spotted in two different fits in Paris, but this ensemble he wore to the 3.Paradis' showcase is what really catches the eye. The 5ive singer's look consisted of a white tank top, fur shorts, a cream net top, and a decorated blazer.

AG Baby, the Style Icon


\u200bAdekunle Gold wears silver earrings, white gold diamond choker necklace, white buttoned up long sleeve shirt, dark brown trench coat, dark green tote bag, dark olive green baggy pants, black sunglasses in hand, light yellow gemstone ring, white black Bluemarble loafers shoes

Adekunle Gold was all smiles throughout last week, a befitting demeanor to match his fit choices. In this look, he pairs a dark brown trench coat with a white shirt and a pair of dark green, baggy pants. He completes the swaggering look with loafer shoes and several accessories, including gemstone rings, dark sunglasses, and a dark green tote bag.

Aya Nakamura Giving Sheer Elegance


Aya Nakamura wears a sheer off-white halter-neck gown featuring vertical textured stripes and geometric horizontal embroidery across the skirt, styled with metallic open-toe heels, a white folding hand fan, and minimal jewelry.

French Malian pop superstar Aya Nakamura looked like a fairy, as many social media users would say. The singer wore a sheer, off-white halter-neck gown designed with embroidered patterns. A folding hand fan and minimal jewelry complemented her simple and stunning look.

Stormzy in Monochrome


\u200bStormzy wears a dark olive green wool ensemble composed of a pointed-collar shirt with hidden buttons and matching wide-leg trousers, a silver wristwatch, and a clean-shaven look

British Ghanaian rap superstar Stormzy attended Jacquemus' show in a sharp and uncomplicated look. His dark olive green ensemble consisted of a long-sleeved, pointed-collar shirt and a pair of wide-leg pants.

Rema’s All-Black Ensemble


Rema wears a three-piece black tailored suit composed of a structured jacket, buttoned waistcoat, and loose-fitting trousers, paired with polished black leather shoes

Rema consistently exudes an undeniable aura, whether he's rocking maximalist street style outfits or, in this case, an all-black, loose-fitting look. He's the picture of comfortable swagger in a buttoned jacket, loose pants, and leather shoes. His dreads are neatly let down, and dark sunglasses complete the getup.

Asake Looking Clean


Asake wearing all white

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  • Young Jonn & Asake Want to Live Forever on “Che Che”
    Young Jonn has been one of the most penetrating voices in Afrobeats these past few years. With several hits under his belt and the commercially successful Jiggy Forever album, the Chocolate City man has earned the right to flex his laurels and talk about how great he is, which is the main theme behind “Che Che,” his new record. On “Che Che,” he’s joined by Asake, another artist who constructed his acclaim upon such rocky ground. Both artists are in scintillating form as they reflect their distin
     

Young Jonn & Asake Want to Live Forever on “Che Che”

6 juin 2025 à 17:13


Young Jonn has been one of the most penetrating voices in Afrobeats these past few years. With several hits under his belt and the commercially successful Jiggy Forever album, the Chocolate City man has earned the right to flex his laurels and talk about how great he is, which is the main theme behind “Che Che,” his new record.


On “Che Che,” he’s joined by Asake, another artist who constructed his acclaim upon such rocky ground. Both artists are in scintillating form as they reflect their distinct styles; the sweet-tongued bounce of Young Jonn floats in cheerful cadences, complemented by the swagger-driven rhythms of Asake, whose recent music has reflected his hip-hop influences even more vividly. All these nuances of delivery take on a searing form in this new single.

The song is co-produced by Jaytunes and Young Jonn himself, recalling the 2000s when, as a YBNL-affiliated producer, he soundtracked the uptempo direction of the era’s street pop. Perhaps that’s where his distinct interpretation of amapiano comes from, blending its hypnotic percussion with a flair that echoes the nightlife of Lagos.


In his verse, Young Jonn affirms that “I get am before no be property…deliver me from my frenemies,” the lyrics are sung with an almost religious earnestness, seeing as spaces as the ones he enjoys are exclusively accessed by money and influence. Assured in his place, Asake paints the other side of the picture, asserting that he feels good, "mehn I’m too fly / praying, Alubarika, everywhere good, agba baller.”


“Che Che” would resonate with those who hit the road often and stake it all on the promise of a good time. Its anchor on divine help will do its bit among Nigerians, who are famously prayerful, except here it’s delivered with fiery pomp rather than solemn admonition. Following the upbeat direction of Young Jonn’s music, “Che Che” proves the natural follow-up to records like “Wetego,” on which he contributed a verse for his label mate Blaqbonez, and “Only Fans,” which had been Young Jonn’s first release of the year.

Once again, Young Jonn proves himself a force on the dance floor.


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