5-TIMES’’NANA AKUA ADDO” STRUCK A PLEASURABLE TROVE IN OUR HEART WITH HER GLAMOUROUS ELECTRIFYING FASHION OUTFITS STYLED WITH TECHNOLOGY

1)AMVCA 2024

German-born Ghanaian style icon Nana Akua Addo is known for her resounding fashion statements. For a few years, she hasn’t failed to knock socks off with ground-breaking red-carpet looks at the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA).

From breaking grounds in stunning Gaurav Gupta in 2020 to pushing boundaries in edgy Cary Santiago in 2023, the thrills of this style star’s fashion statements continue to linger on in the hearts and on the mouths of viewers long after the event. It was no different at the 10th AMVCA where Nana showed out in an ethereal and audacious ensemble.

Nana Akua Addo in her AMVCA Gaurup Gupta Outfit 2020

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This year, Nana chose an indigenous creative team for her sensational 3D wearable art look, masterminded by Ghanaian Yoli Komsoon and Yartel, assisted by Nigerian Ezinne Olivia.

She paired the futuristic outfit with the exquisite Endless Echo Hat by award-winning Couture Hat designer and inventor Heidi Lee, a sculptural marvel that framed her face in a symmetrical halo of avant-garde elegance.

Heidi Lee received the Metropolitan Museum of Art (MET) Costume Institute Accessory Design Award in 2012 for her Cocktail Parasol Award in 2012 for her Cocktail Parasol Hat and Parasol Skeleton Hat Designs.

Her works straddle the intersection of Arts and Fashion, Design and Technology, challenging and summoning it’s viewer on a universal level to evaluate conceptual art. Featured at Silicon Valley Fashion Week and on notable publications like Vogue, New York Times, Heidi Lee is one of the Leading artist of our day. As a Professor, she lectures at Parsons School of Designs and New York University School of Professional Studies. Her clientele includes Big Stars like Beyonce, Jennifer Lopez, Billy Porter, Pat Mc Grath, Anne Hathaway, Madonna, G–Dragon, Lady Gaga, Missy Elliott, Ms. Lauryn Hill and now!! Nana Akua Addo!!

2) AMVCA 2025

Ghanaian fashion icon and actress, Nana Akua Addo, has revealed how much time it took to prepare her most talked-about costume for the just ended 2025 African Magic Viewer’s Choice Awards (AMVCA).

In a video shared on Instagram on May 16, 2025, Nana Akua Addo said it took a year and a half to put together her attire.

“This outfit was planned by my Indian and Nigerian designers. It took us a year and a half to plan it. For me to be able to do what I do, a lot of thought processes went into it because it was fashion-infused with technology. We wanted to find out how it was going to work. We practised it several times, and it wasn’t working, but finally, it did.”

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She also expressed joy at finally bringing to life an outfit she had dreamed of for a long time.

“This is a laser card, and I am so happy we finally got to use the laser card to do this dress. It was imported from India.”

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Nana Akua Addo captivated audiences at the event held on May 10, 2025, in Lagos, Nigeria, with a ground-breaking, tech-infused, rotating futuristic gown designed by Nicoline GH in collaboration with Metal Bender Studio and Nigerian designer Jewoola Adenike Rachael of Nichole Stylish.

The all-white ensemble, featuring wearable ABS material laser-cut into a fish scale-inspired texture with floral motifs, was described as a fusion of fashion and technology, earning widespread praise for its innovation and bold style. She complemented the dramatic look with minimal makeup and sleek hair.

Her history at AMVCA shows a consistent pattern of show-stopping looks, from a Gaurav Gupta gown in 2020 to a 3D-printed dress in 2024. Her most recent bold fashion statement cemented her reputation as a fashion trailblazer.

No specific awards or nominations for Nana Akua Addo were mentioned for AMVCA 2025, but her fashion statement overshadowed much of the event’s coverage.

Recently in an interview in Ghana, she talked about the Creation of her Outfits, she having to outsource the materials from China and how it was created by her India and Nigerian Designers. she also spoke about the Fashion Business in Lagos Nigeria too

The Ghanaian actress and fashion icon made another striking fashion statement at the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), this time fusing creativity with glamour.

Addo, noted for her memorable red-carpet appearances, previously made headlines in 2024 with a ₦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.’

Addo expressed her passion for elevating African fashion on the global stage. “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 Western 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.”

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

In this particular video, she talks about her style of fashion being Gen-Z inclined blende with her Style as her perfect mix

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,” she said. “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,” she mentioned.

This particular video shows the Step-By-Step construction of her 2025 AMVCA dress by the Indian she entrusted with the job

The fashion icon 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.

3) AMVCA 2023

A Quadrennial Tale Behind Nana Akua Addo’s 3D Eagle Dress & Robotic goggles from the Future.

German-born Ghanian Model, Actress and film producer- Nana Akua Addo – is renowned for her impeccable dress sense. Be it trendy, edgy or avantgarde, Nana is that style star that elegantly pulls off any look without breaking a sweat. Little wonder the internet has been buzzing with love with the latest look.

As the early bird that she’s always been, she showed up in good time to the 9^th Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards rocking 100% wearable art, a metallic silver Cary Santiago 3D Eagle dress matched perfectly to futuristic robotic goggles by the only Di Vamp Couture, talk about wearable art at its best.

This is not Nana’s first time making a sensational fashion statement in a Cary Santiago masterpiece. Styled by Nigerian Swanky Jerry in 2019, she had rocked a sensational silver-grey frock with realistic eagle sleeves by the Philippine Superstar to the Glitz Style Awards.

Her recent AMVCA look felt like an ode to her sterling 2019 appearance, though plus a much more modern twist. Experimenting with the edgy see-through embroidered and structured fabric. Santiago outdid himself this time.

Nana paired her elegant outfit with a silver, manicure, pieces of jewellery, a long wavy hairstyle and a well snatched earth-toned facebeat, her beautiful brown skin tied up the look with its blinding glow.

4) EMYAfrica2024

The EMYAfrica 2024 Awards had everything in it but what was the icing in the cake was the ever iconic Fashion glam statement dress that caught the fancy of all and sundry present,

Nana Akua Addo wore a stylish 3D yartieh accustomed-printed gown glossed with shinning sparkling jewelleries. The look caught most fancy that it took a centre stage in the Elite Club Networking Magazine

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5) EMYAfrica2020:

Nana Akua Addo Owned the Red Carpet in this All

Black Look

Ghanaian actress Nana Akua Addo was undoubtedly one of the best-dressed stars at last night’s Exclusive Men of the Year Africa Awards 2020 which held in Accra.

Known for her head-turning red carpet looks, Nana did not disappoint at the EMYs showing up in a black princess style dress which featured a crystal-embellished bodice and a plunging neckline. The gown was designed by Ghana’s YARTEL.

Completing her ensemble for the day, she crowned the look with an actual crown and glamourous smokey-eye makeup done by @narkieez. Her hair was styled in low space buns to accommodate a matching veil, channelling risque black widow fashion.

Nana Akua Addo is a German-born Ghanaian model, actress, and film producer. She was the second runner-up in Miss Malaika 2003 and the winner of Miss Ghana-Germany in 2005. She has received awards, including the Glitz Style Awards andCity People Entertainment Awards.

Education

The German born Ghanaian isn’t just a Fashion goddess, she is also highly educated. She is a fluently sultry speaking individual with a vibrant persona and an impeccable fashion sense but most importantly a sense of selflessness and humility embodied in her ways of communication(dialogue) and networking.

As of 2017, she was studying Acting at the New York Film Academy in the United States.

Career

Addo has starred in films including Destiny’s Child, Blood, Wanna Be, Rain, Speechless, Never Again and Tears. She also produced two films, Wanabe and Nukuli (The Masked).

Awards

Some of the awards she has received include: