The 68th Annual Grammy Awards took place on February 1, 2026, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, celebrating the best in music from across the world.
While global music stars claimed the awards, one of the standout stories of the night was how African artists not only made their mark in the awards but also on the red carpet with unforgettable fashion.
African Fashion Moments At The Grammys 2026
The Grammys are as much about fashion as they are about music, and this year African artists and guests showed up and showed out. 
1. Tyla
Tyla, the South African singer and Grammy winner, wore an archival Dsquared2 gown with a feathered train and crystal-embellished bodice.
2. Shaboozey
Shaboozey brought a playful and unexpected take to red-carpet fashion. Rather than a completely classic tuxedo, he teamed a formal tuxedo jacket and vest with a white shirt and bolo-style tie, softened by faded blue jeans and a bold Western belt.
3. Davido
Davido, a Grammy nominee, also made a strong fashion impression as he opted for a sharp all-black suit look. The cuff of his shirt with cathedrals drawn on them.
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4. Angélique Kidjo
Legendary world-music artist Angélique Kidjo wore a deep burgundy velvet suit complete with a double-breasted blazer and wide-leg trousers paired with a crisp white shirt and black tie.
5. Ayra Starr
Ayra Starr sported a sheer black dress with a deep V neckline from Nicola Bacchilega and a diamond necklace from Akano diamonds.
6. Jaywon
Jaywon was on the red carpet in an Ankara tux-inspired two-piece from Nigerian designer, Oyebanji Akin.
7. Ms_DSF
Dorcas Shola Fapson made her debut at the 2026 Grammys in a high slit bedazzled silver and white creation by Nigerian designer, Scissored By Esse.
At the 2026 Grammys, African artists turned fashion into a clear expression of identity, choosing bold, confident looks that set them apart rather than help them blend in.
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