Afrobeat sensation Ayra Starr is Teen Vogue‘s latest cover star for its spanking new edition tagged Africa’s New Wave, alongside fellow artistes BNXN and Victony.
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According to the publication,
Our Africa’s New Wave package celebrates the rich culture and impact of the globe’s demographically youngest continent. Through a series of visual stories, we’re unpacking the gravity of Africa’s history and influence on the world and why it needs to be looked to as a source of inspiration for radical youth-focused change.
In her spotlight feature, Ayra captivated us with attention-grabbing looks curated by the brilliant fashion stylist Jahn Affah and Creative Director Ade Samuel. The cover showcased the songbird looking incredibly chic in a Fruche asymmetric raffia dress, taking the look up a notch with stunning floor-length braids.
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The second look that equally captured our attention showcased Ayra in a captivating KADIJU ensemble. She looked stunning in a pink bralette paired with an asymmetrical cotton brocade ruffle skirt complemented by matching gloves and pink leopard chunky sandals from Legacy.World.
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Ayra switched to a sequinned metallic bra halter top for her third look, paired with green ashluxe pants held together by Legacy.World’s Queen Idia leather belt.
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For her final appearance, Ayra dazzled in an Abiola Olusola dress, perfectly complemented by a Legacy.World gele. She completed the look with elegant Polo Avenue Lagos shoes and adorned herself with exquisite Swarovski jewellery.
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Read the full cover story on www.teenvogue.com
Credits
Creative Director: @adesamuel
Writer: @not_your_ideal_eromenos
Photography: @stephen.tayo
Stylist: @jahnaffah
Producer: @adesamuel
Hair: @25thfairyhair
Makeup: @merakibyonome
Manicurist: @Kachynails
Prop Stylist: @desolafalomo