He was admired worldwide, by authors ranging from John Updike to Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, and by former President Barack Obama, who once praised Ngũgĩ's ability to tell “a compelling story of how the ...

Not too long ago, popular Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie disclosed that she “coined” the Igbo name Chimamanda. Although some people tried to counter her, it is rare to see any person ...

“We are surrounded by truly evil events,” said Megyn Kelly. “And I don’t mean to sound dramatic, but I think the Met Gala is one of them. I really do.” ...

Some of the Nigerian stars in attendance were Tems, Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, Chimamanda Adichie, and Swanky Jerry. The Grammy award winner, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems wore an African ...

Renowned author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Afrobeats stars Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, and Tems were among the Nigerian celebrities who stunned at the 2025 Met Gala. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie wore Prabal ...

Adichie with Prabal Gurung, who designed her gown. In line with the evening’s dress code, “Tailored for You,” her gown featured a cinched bodice. She complemented the bold look with diamonds.

Other African celebs at the Met Gala include Nigerian Author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Nigerian stylist Swanky Jerry. The 2025 Met Gala’s focus on “Tailored for You” provided a platform for African ...

According to an official release from the Met, the 2025 Met Gala Host Committee consists of André 3000, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens, Grace Wales Bonner, Jordan ...

Renowned guests across celebrated fields like author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Simone Biles, Doechii, Ayo Edebiri, Angel Reese, Tyla, Usher, Jeremy Pope, Dapper Dan, Andre 3000, Janelle Monae and ...

The most hotly anticipated guests sometimes skip cocktails and even dinner, and arrive around dessert time for maximum impact (we’re looking at you, Rihanna). Who’s hosting the 2025 Met Gala?

The host committee also include the likes André 3000, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Grace Wales Bonner, Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens, Jordan Casteel, Dapper Dan, Doechii, Ayo Edebiri and Edward ...

Celebrities flooded the Metropolitan Museum of Art on a rainy Monday in New York City to highlight Black fashion and kick off the first Met Gala in more than 20 years with a menswear theme. The event ...