AMVCA: Ghanaian Actress Nana Akua Addo Makes Bold Statement about African Fashion, Her Iconic style

• The buzz around the 11th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards witnessed another iconic fashion statement from Ghanaian actress Nana Akua Addo
• This is not the first time Nana Akua Addo has turned heads at the prominent awards show held annually
• But this year, she upped her game with a sizzling tech-infused ensemble, and Legit.ng had the opportunity to discuss with her on her drive to make bold statements via fashion

Ghanaian actress and fashion icon Nana Akua Addo made another striking fashion statement at the 2025 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA), this time fusing creativity with glamour.

Addo, known for her memorable red carpet appearances, previously made headlines in 2024 with a reported ₦16.5 million 3D-printed gown. This year, she raised the bar with a dazzling, tech-infused costume that shimmered throughout the night — a look she boldly tagged as 'fashion meets technology'.

In an exclusive interview with Legit.ng on the red carpet, Addo expressed her passion for elevating African fashion globally.

“I just want to make Africa proud,” she said. “I think it’s time for African fashion.

"It is a great thing to be a West African woman. It's not even about Ghana or Nigeria. It's about using fashion to have a voice. I think I have been able to do that. I am Ghanaian, and I am in Nigeria now, but I can proudly say I am a household name. It's so fantastic to use fashion as a tool, as a voice and to be able to speak as a woman through fashion."

The actress-turned-style icon emphasised her commitment to treating every red carpet like a global runway.

She stated her endearment for the Nigerian fashion market and likened the prominent AMVCA show to walking the Met Gala.

“Coming to the Nigerian red carpet, I treat it like coming to the Met Gala. I’m not waiting to be called to the Met before I bring my A-game. This is home.”

Addo also highlighted the necessity of starting in West Africa, hailing the region as a thriving hub of creativity.

“Starting from West Africa is the best way to have the home support. I think we are doing it,” she added, hinting that international fashion heavyweights like Anna Wintour may already be watching.

When asked about potential Nollywood collaborations, Addo mentioned some top Nigerian actors and filmmakers.

“So many of them — to be honest, so many are my friends, from Funke Akindele to Toyin Abraham.”

Nana Akua Addo has continued to stand out in the fashion industry as she creates a meeting point for art, technology and advocacy. The Ghanaian star uses the red carpet to convey cultural liberation and African pride.

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Powered by style, inspired by tech - Nana Akua Addo's designer speaks

Nigerian fashion designer Jewoola Adenike Racheal of Nichole Stylish was the creative behind Ghanaian actress Nana Akua Addo's AMVCA kinetic dress.

She said that Nana had approached her for a custom look featuring abs mater for the annual award, and she took up the challenge to push her creativity boundaries.

She explained how she achieved the master piece dress:

"When @nanaakuaaddo reached out for a custom look for #AMVCA11, featuring wearable ABS material, I knew it was an opportunity to push creative boundaries. Given the original size of the material, flexibility was limited, so my team and I meticulously laser-cut it into a range of cascading sizes, from large segments down to the tiniest elements. This precision allowed us to construct a textured, fish scale-inspired surface, layered with delicate floral motifs to add depth and dimension."

She didn't do it alone, she consulted Metal Bender Studio, where they put the icing on the cake.

"To elevate the piece further, @metalbenderstudio brought the vision to life with a custom kinetic structure, enhancing the entire silhouette in the most magnificent way."

Priding herself on the outcome of her creativity, Nichole Stylish's boss revealed that Nana Akua Ado was the creative director of the outfit while she only brought it to life. She captured a photo of the dress:

"Powered by style, inspired by tech — The Nana Akua Addo vision"

Video of first-ever AMVCA trends online

Legit.ng previously reported that the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA) had become an integral part of the Nigerian pop scene as it continues entertaining the country and rewarding talents.

The prominent event has been in existence for 12 years, with 11 successful award editions.

A vintage video from the first-ever AMVCA show held in 2013 took over the internet, refreshing memories of the historic night. The throwback video spurred a wave of nostalgia among fans who were impressed by how far the organisers of the event have gone.

Sola Sanusi, HOD of the Entertainment Desk, contributed to this article. She added the comment of the fashion designer of Nana Akua Addo.

Proofreading by Nkem Ikeke, copy editor at Legit.ng.

Source: Legit.ng