Fashion in 2025 across Africa is bold, intentional, and deeply expressive, driven by a generation of men who understand personal style as art and identity. From Nigeria to South Africa to Ghana, these figures are redefining what it means to dress with taste, power, and imagination. Here is EKPO AFRICA’s round-up of the continent’s most fashionable men of the year.
- Akin Faminu – Nigeria
Akin Faminu has been at the forefront of conversations about African menswear for years. A medical doctor turned fashion influencer, he is widely considered one of the continent’s sharpest dressers. He blends clean tailoring with sumptuous fabrics and a particularly Nigerian sensibility, often collaborating with young local designers to showcase their craft at its best. By 2025, appearances at Lagos Fashion Week and on global fashion circuits had all but confirmed his position as a resident style authority.
- Ebuka Obi-Uchendu – Nigeria
Ebuka’s status as the face of Nigerian elegance is undiminished. Effortlessly charming and very well-tailored, he converts even the most mundane outfits into cultural moments. From hosting Big Brother Naija to strutting down red carpets, Ebuka works hand in glove with designers such as Ugo Monye and Mai Atafo, pushing the visibility of modern Nigerian fashion while keeping his looks timeless.
- Prince Nelson Enwerem – Nigeria
For good reason, Prince Nelson is one of Nigeria’s most photographed men. His signature lies in sleek, body-fitted tailoring mixed with elements of streetwear influence. Having modelled, been a TV personality, and a brand ambassador, he has transformed his image into a fashion blueprint for young Nigerian men. In 2025, his styling choices are tipped to lean toward luxury minimalism, a factor that sets him apart on runways and in campaigns.
- Kola Omotoso – Nigeria
Kola Omotoso is part of the new wave of Nigerian menswear stylists for whom fashion is storytelling. His looks tend to merge cultural heritage with modern trends; colours and textures feel both experimental and deeply rooted in African identity. His influence grew this year as international magazines profiled him for boundary-pushing creative direction and unique silhouette choices.
- Daliwonga – South Africa
Daliwonga has gradually become one of the strongest style voices on the continent as a South African amapiano sensation. His wardrobe is an elegant mashup of streetwear luxury, alt-fashion, and South African township aesthetics. Oversized jackets, bold glasses, monochrome fits, and leather pieces define his personal style. In 2025, his fashion presence grew alongside the global expansion of amapiano, with Daliwonga becoming a cultural ambassador for South Africa’s youth style.
- Burna Boy – Nigeria
For Burna Boy, fashion is all about being different. From high fashion to African prints, from bold jewellery to rock-esque silhouettes, he always stands out wherever he is. So far, his collaborations with global brands and stylists have made him one of Africa’s most eclectic dressers. In 2025, his world tours brought more iconic looks, from custom Lagos-tailored fits to archive luxury pieces.
- King Promise – Ghana
King Promise personifies the new fashion confidence of Ghana. His minimalist aesthetic, combined with oversized fits, athleisure pieces, and luxury sneakers, has become his signature. He perfectly executes comfort with high-end fashion, and his style is a lesson in calm, intentional dressing. Designers in Accra frequently reference his influence as shifting male fashion trends towards simplicity with flair.
- Wizkid – Nigeria
Wizkid’s style has become one of Africa’s most powerful fashion identities. Known for quiet luxury, sleek silhouettes, premium knitwear, bespoke leather pieces, and designer shades, he does understated glamour exceedingly well. In 2025, his international fashion event appearances cemented his stature as a global style icon with partnerships that really put him in league with other luxury brands. His influence is powerful in developing Afrobeats’ fashion language.
- Larry Hector – Nigeria
Larry Hector is one of the standout figures of the Nigerian creative scene. A model and fashion curator, he is celebrated for his daring choices from exaggerated tailoring through to gender-fluid pieces and dramatic layering. His ability to merge couture-level artistry with everyday wear has made him one of the favourites for editorial shoots and runway shows across Africa.
10. Omah Lay – Nigeria
Omah Lay’s fashion is moody, minimalistic, and intensely personal. He tends to lean toward monochromatic outfits, oversized sweaters, slim trousers, and darker colour palettes that really echo his musical aesthetic. In 2025, his style continued to get even more experimental, adding in high-fashion leather pieces, custom jewellery, and innovative silhouettes- all while still carrying that calm, introspective edge his fans can instantly identify.
In a year when African fashion continued to command global attention, these ten men stood out not just for what they wore, but for how they used style as a form of expression, identity, and cultural influence. From music to media to creative direction, they each brought something distinct to the continent’s evolving fashion landscape. Their choices have shaped trends, elevated designers, and pushed African menswear onto the world stage. As 2025 unfolds, one thing is clear: African men are not just participating in global fashion conversations; they are leading them.
