Nigerians React to Omah Lay’s Paris Fashion Week Look

By  Milcah  Tanimu

Nigerian Afrobeats artist Omah Lay has sparked a wave of reactions on social media following his debut at the 2025 Paris Fashion Week. The singer was seen wearing a chic red and white patterned pantsuit, paired with a bold curly hairstyle and a purse, which some Nigerians found “feminine.”

Social media users have been vocal about his unique style, with reactions ranging from admiration to criticism:

  • “Ah! No be washing and setting be this?”
  • “It’s just a look, love everything: the bag, hair, earrings, and outfit ❤️❤️❤️❤️”
  • “He don join them 😢 people will succumb to anything for fame.”
  • “So men don’t want to be men anymore???”
  • “I miss the days of masculine and macho men.”
  • “Why make him look like a woman though?”
  • “He really embodies that androgyny vibe! But what’s going on with Nigerian male celebrities? It seems like when they reach a certain level of fame, their looks take a turn that raises eyebrows.”

Despite the mixed opinions, Omah Lay’s appearance at the fashion event continues to stir conversation, highlighting the ongoing trend of male celebrities pushing boundaries in fashion.