When Ayra Starr walks into a room — or in this case, onto the Global Citizen stage in New York — the dress code shifts. The “Sabi Girl” stepped out in a look that was less outfit, more cultural moment: a bold Y2K-inspired ensemble that felt like a love letter to the era that raised us on flip phones and low-rise everything.

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Styled in pieces from Nigerian trailblazer Mowalola mixed with vintage Tom Ford, Ayra reminded everyone that she’s not just a hitmaker, she’s a style disruptor. It’s the perfect recipe: local pride shaken with global glamour, and served with that signature Ayra Starr edge.

It’s giving MTV circa 2002 with a 2025 remix. It’s giving Lagos attitude with New York shine. It’s giving “I don’t just sing on the stage, I own it.”

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ABOVE: Ayra Starr (Source: Freshmadeit/Instagram)

And honestly? At this point, calling her a rising star feels outdated — She is already a fashion icon in her own right. Just scroll through the fits if you still need convincing.

Author

Daniel Usidamen is Fashion Editor & Chief Critic at La Mode Magazine. Known for his sharp takes and unapologetic voice, he writes about runway moments, rising African designers, and the cultural pulse of fashion on the continent. Expect insight, a little sass, and zero filter.

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