“Oscar 2023: singer Tems appeared in a dress by a Ukrainian brand

Nigerian singer Tems , nominated for the Oscar 2023 in the Best Soundtrack category, wearing a dress by a Ukrainian brand.

Having gone down in history as the first Nigerian singer and songwriter to be nominated in the Best Original Song category for the movie “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” for the song “Lift Me Up”, the incredible Temilade Openyi deliberately chose a dress by the Ukrainian brand Lever Couture. At the 95th Academy Awards, Tess shone in a white couture outfit by designer Lesa Verlingieri.

“This year I am entering a new era… And as soon as I saw this dressLever CoutureI thought it was a real work of art. I’m in love with all of Lesa Verlingieri’s designs and it’s a real honor to be wearing this outfit to my first Oscar nomination,” says Thames.

Nigerian singer Tems

The fantastic dress that Tess wore on the red carpet of the ceremony is a custom version of the look from the fall-winter 2022 ‘Leleka’ collection by Lever Couture.

Photo: Woman Magazine press service