Awards season means fashion season. The 2026 Brit Awards took place at Manchester’s Co-op Live arena on February 28, celebrating the best of British music. As expected, people of African descent were there looking absolutely fabulous while winning in their various categories.
British-Nigerian rapper Dave took home the award for Best Hip Hop Act for his critically acclaimed album, Boy Who Played the Harp. This make him a two-time Brit Awards winner. 
British-Kenyan artist, Pink Pantheress also broke a record by being the first woman to win Producer of the year. Although they weren’t in attendance to physically receive the award, it was still a big moment.
Nigerian-British rapper, Skepta also won the award for Best Dance Act for ‘Fred again..’ He was live at the venue to receive his award.
Beyond the award, the guests embraced clean, fashion-forward aesthetics, the perfect balance of elegance and style.
Tems wore a feathered corset dress with a very African hairstyle – Koroba braids, while Skepta opted for a sleek leather jacket paired with tailored trousers. Across the board, the night proved once again that Africans don’t ‘carry last’ when it comes to fashion.
Here is a look at the best-dressed stars of African descent at Brit Awards 2026
Tems
Skepta
Uche Natori
Munya Chawawa
Kojey Radical
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BRIT Awards 2026 Winners
British Album Of The Year
- Dave – The Boy Who Played The Harp
- Lily Allen – West End Girl
- WINNER: Olivia Dean – The Art Of Love
- Sam Fender – People Watching
- Wolf Alice – The Clearing
British Hip-Hop/Rap/Grime Act
- Central Cee
- WINNER: Dave
- Jim Legxacy
- Little Simz
- Loyle Carner
British Artist Of The Year
- Dave
- Fred again..
- JADE
- Lily Allen
- Little Simz
- Lola Young
- WINNER: Olivia Dean
- PinkPantheress
- Sam Fender
- Self Esteem
British Song Of The Year
- Calvin Harris and Clementine Douglas – “Blessings”
- Chrystal and Notion – “The Days”
- Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande – “Defying Gravity”
- Ed Sheeran – “Azizam”
- Fred again.., Skepta and Plaqueboymax – “Victory Lap”
- Lewis Capaldi – “Survive”
- Lola Young – “Messy”
- Myles Smith – “Nice To Meet You”
- Olivia Dean – “Man I Need”
- RAYE – “Where Is My Husband!”
- WINNER: Sam Fender and Olivia Dean – “Rein Me In”
- Skye Newman – “Family Matters”
British Group Of The Year
- Pulp
- Sleep Token
- The Last Dinner Party
- Wet Leg
- WINNER: Wolf Alice
British Breakthrough Artist
- Barry Can’t Swim
- EsDeeKid
- Jim Legxacy
- WINNER: Lola Young
- Skye Newman
British Alternative/Rock Act
- Blood Orange
- Lola Young
- WINNER: Sam Fender
- Wet Leg
- Wolf Alice
British R&B Act
- Jim Legxacy
- Kwn
- Mabel
- Sasha Keable
- WINNER: SAULT
British Dance Act
- Calvin Harris and Clementine Douglas
- FKA Twigs
- WINNER: Fred again.., Skepta and Plaqueboymax
- PinkPantheress
- Sammy Virji
British Pop Act
- JADE
- Lily Allen
- Lola Young
- WINNER: Olivia Dean
- RAYE
International Song Of The YearInternational Artist Of The Year
- Bad Bunny
- Chappell Roan
- CMAT
- Doechii
- Lady Gaga
- WINNER: Rosalía
- Sabrina Carpenter
- Sombr
- Taylor Swift
- Tyler, The Creator
International Group Of The Year
Turnstile
WINNER: Geese
HAIM
HUNTR/X
Tame Impala
- Alex Warren – “Ordinary”
- Chappell Roan – “Pink Pony Club”
- Disco Lines and Tinashe – “No Broke Boys”
- Gigi Perez – “Sailor Song”
- Gracie Abrams – “That’s So True”
- HUNTR/X – “Golden”
- Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars – “Die With A Smile”
- Ravyn Lenae – “Love Me Not”
- WINNER: Rosé and Bruno Mars – “APT.”
- Sabrina Carpenter – “Manchild”
- Sombr – “Undressed”
- Taylor Swift – “The Fate Of Ophelia”
Critics’ Choice Winner
- WINNER: Jacob Alon
- Rose Gray
- Sienna Spiro
Songwriter of the Year
- Noel Gallagher
Producer of the Year
- PinkPantheress
Outstanding Contribution to Music
- Mark Ronson
Lifetime Achievement Award
- Ozzy Osbourne
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