September arrived with a fresh wave of glitz and glam, from the star-studded MTV VMAs to the buzzing FashionEvo 2025 and a lineup of red-carpet premieres. The month was packed with high-profile events, and the stars came fashion-ready.
Celebrities like Bonang Matheba, Tiwa Savage, Denola Grey, and Lillian Afegbai took things up a notch, serving some of their most attention-grabbing looks yet. While some embraced bold African prints, others made statements in sleek power suits or edgy streetwear. No matter the event, these stars seized the spotlight with jaw-dropping ensembles that blended confidence and elegance.
As the month unfolded, the fashion moments kept us inspired, entertained, and we took note. Ahead are our best-dressed looks from African celebrities for September:
Tiwa Savage (September 14)
Tiwa Savage attended the Ralph Lauren fragrances launch party in New York City wearing a custom 2-piece beige suit with a long overcoat jacket by the designer Eleven Sixteen.
Photo: Instagram/@tiwasavage
Yemi Alade (September 25)
Yemi Alade wore a bold mini African print romper, featuring a dramatic collar with voluminous pink floral appliqué detailing for her “Mbali” music video shoot.
Photo: Instagram/@yemialade
Sunshine Rosman (September 21)
Nigerian actress, Sunshine Rosman wore a floor-length white halter-neck gown with a plunging neckline, featuring a black corset that highlights her hourglass figure.
Photo: Instagram/@shine_rosman
Adekunle Gold (September 26)
Nigerian Afrobeat star, Adekunle Gold, attended the Gates Foundation Goalkeepers event wearing a long olive-green trench coat layered over a white shirt and a burnt orange patterned tie, paired with jeans and chunky black shoes.
Photo: Instagram/@adekunlegold
Erica Nlewedim (September 13)
Nigerian actress, Erica Nlewedim wore a wine-colored two-piece ensemble featuring a halter-style corset top paired with a textured mini skirt by designer Saida The Label, accessorised with gold strappy heels and a bag by Banke Kuku.
Photo: Instagram/@ericanlewedim
Bonang Matheba (September 23)
Bonang Matheba attended the L’Oreal beauty masterclass in a custom Ano woven crop top and layered raffia skirt by Kilentar.
Photo: Instagram/@bonang_m
Lydia Forson (September 14)
Ghanaian actress, Lydia Forson wore a bright yellow and green striped Anasimba dress paired with black and gold flats.
Photo: Instagram/@lydiaforson
Lisa Folawiyo (September 13)
Nigerian fashion designer, Lisa Folawiyo wore a bold mix of streetwear and high fashion with a red graphic top tucked into high-waisted Loewe wide-leg denim trousers with dramatic pleats.
Photo: Instagram/@lisafolawiyo
Ayra Starr (September 8)
Ayra Starr attended the MTV VMAs in futuristic strappy black leather pants and a matching asymmetrical wrap top.
Photo: Instagram/@ayrastarr
Enioluwa Adeoluwa (September 9)
Enioluwa Adeoluwa attended the La Roche-Posay 50th anniversary in in Toures, France, wearing a a light blue double-breasted suit, paired with a patterned shirt and black shoes.
Photo: Instagram/@enioluwaofficial
Temi Otedola (September 12)
Temi Otedola‘s wedding dress can not go unnoticed. For her wedding, she wore a marble-swirled Fendi couture gown inspired by Audrey Hepburn’s 1954 bridal look, complete with a long white veil.
Photo: Instagram/@temiotedola
Bisola Aiyeola (September 21)
Nigerian actress, Bisola Aiyeola attended the movie premiere of “Gingerrr” wearing a copper-colored mini dress with structured, dramatic shoulders embellished with intricate beadwork, paired with matching thigh-high boots.
Photo: Instagram/@iambisola
Idia Aisien (September 20)
Idia Aisien attended London Fashion Week 2025 wearing a white blazer adorned with delicate floral embellishments, paired with matching trousers which features a sleek brown stripe down the side. She styled the look with a light brown blouse and matching tie, black-toed shoes, and a brown clutch bag.
Photo: Instagram/@idia.aisien
Dillish Mathews (September 9)
Namibian reality star, Dillish Mathews wore a polka dot dress with a sweetheart neckline, with a matching rose neck bow, complete with a black beaded bag and black heels.
Photo: Instagram/@dillishmathews
Salma Mumin (September 11)
Ghanaian actress, Salma Mumin, opted for a one-shoulder black and white striped knit dress. She accessorises with stacked gold cuff bracelets on both wrists and a small black clutch.
Photo: Instagram/@salmamumin
Denola Grey (September 15)
Nigerian model, Denola Grey, in the streets of London in a cropped purple blazer with scalloped edges, with high-waisted, loose-fitting dark denim jeans and black pointed-toe shoes adorned with gold chain detailing. He accessorises with black gloves and a shiny black leather cap.
Photo: Instagram/@denolagrey
Lilian Afegbai (September 8)
Nigerian actress, Lilian Afegbai, attended the screening of “Mother’s Love” at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival wearing a white off-shoulder custom Ann Cranberry couture piece, featuring dramatic folded sleeves and a structured bodice that flowed into a #sheer lace skirt. She completed the look with a chic Louis Vuitton bag.
Photo: Instagram/@lillyafe
Mo Abudu (September 3)
Mo Abudu attended the London Film Festival wearing a stylish grey plaid blazer paired with a matching high-waisted mini skirt with black sheer tights. She completed the ensemble with black sheer tights, black platform heels and a black Hermès Kelly bag.
Photo: Instagram/@moabudu
Chioma Ikokwu (September 15)
Nigerian entrepreneur, Chioma Ikokwu opted for a leopard print jumpsuit, paired with slouch high-heeled boots and a black leopard print bag.
With style this good, it’s safe to say September was seasoned, and we can’t wait to see what African celebrities bring in October.
Photo: Instagram/@lillyafe
