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The AMVCA 2026 red carpet just proved once again that Nigerian fashion is no longer asking for a seat at the global table. From a glowing cathedral gown that took months to build, to a live aquarium dress and a look made from 500 loaves of bread, our designers showed the world that creativity has no ceiling in Lagos.
The internet went mad. The comparisons to the Met Gala started almost immediately. But while the world was busy screaming “best dressed,” a bigger question was quietly sitting in the room. The real conversation is about money. Nigeria’s fashion industry has the talent, the boldness, and now the global attention, so why isn’t it generating the kind of economic returns that match the hype?
BusinessDay May GenZ Pick 2026 poll is your chance to weigh in on where the industry stands, who deserves to eat from the moment, and what it will actually take to turn red carpet fire into a real economy. Because the looks are not enough, the bag has to follow.
Let’s hear your voice. Take our 60-second poll. Click Here.
Take a look at the previous poll result.
Chisom Michael
Chisom Michael is a data analyst (audience engagement) and writer at BusinessDay, with diverse experience in the media industry. He holds a BSc in Industrial Physics from Imo State University and an MEng in Computer Science and Technology from Liaoning Univerisity of Technology China. He specialises in listicle writing, profiles and leveraging his skills in audience engagement analysis and data-driven insights to create compelling content that resonates with readers.
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