Behind every unforgettable Amvca fashion moment was a designer, a stylist, a creative team, and countless hours of vision, craftsmanship, and hard work.
From architectural couture to dramatic storytelling, illusion detailing, sculptural silhouettes, intricate beadwork, and breathtaking finishing, this year’s amvca reminded us once again that African fashion is bold, innovative, and world-class.
Today, we celebrate the designers behind some of the most talked-about looks of the night; the creatives who pushed boundaries, trusted their imagination, and gave us fashion moments we will not forget anytime soon.
Whose look was your favourite? And which designer do you think also deserves their flowers?
To every creative working tirelessly behind the scenes to make moments like this possible: thank you for making Amvca 2026 such a spectacular fashion year.
See you next year.
#amvca12 #amvca12fashionmoments #golmag
Culture does not make people. People make culture. - Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Outfit: The Achalugo of Naples dress with Cee.Double.you.ow Blouse by @ohlanna.bu.zikora
Headgear: @ohlanna.bu.zikora
Stylist: ME- Uzoamaka Onuoha.
Makeup: @dazzlingbeautyworld
Body paint: ME.
Photography: @dan_torey
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#amvca12culturalday
#AMVCA12
#uzoamakaonuoha
À la veille de la 12e édition des Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (@africamagic ) prévue ce 9 mai, la rédaction d’ELLE Afrique Francophone revient sur 10 looks inoubliables qui ont marqué l’histoire des AMVCA.
Silhouettes couture, glamour audacieux et moments mode mémorables : ces apparitions continuent d’imposer les AMVCA comme l’un des tapis rouges les plus inspirants du continent
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On the eve of the 12th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (@africamagic ) scheduled for 9 May, the editorial team at ELLE Afrique Francophone looks back at 10 unforgettable looks that have left their mark on the history of the AMVCA.
From couture ensembles and daring glamour to memorable fashion moments, these appearances continue to establish the AMVCA as one of the continent’s most inspiring red carpets
@symply_tacha / dress by @abbaswoman.ng@uchemontana / dress by @veekee_james@officialdoyin_ / dress by @mamadicouture_@uzoamakapower / dress by @ohlanna.bu.zikora@nancyisimeofficial / dress by @valdrinsahiti@kie_kie__ / dress by @yemishoyemi@nseikpeetim / dress by @tojufoyeh@tokemakinwa / dress by @veekee_james@chiomagoodhair / dress by @matopeda.atelier@idia.aisien / dress by @emaginebybukola
#ELLEAfrique #amvca #redcarpet #fashion #nigeria
The Met Gala said “Fashion is Art.”
Africa fashion has always embodied that.
We took that and reimagined a few Met Gala looks through African designers who understand structure, storytelling, and presence.
Swipe to see who we paired with who. Who did we miss?
Give us a follow @Koutureparadise for Part 2
#africanfashion #africandesigners #metgala2026 #fashioninstagram #fashionisart
