Stage Outfit for Her Concert: Aya Nakamura Calls on Ivorian Designers for Backup

On May 30, 2026, for her second day of concert at the Stade de France, Franco-Malian singer Aya Nakamura wore a dress designed by Ivorian creators Lafalaise Dion and Ibrahim Fernandez. The dress highlighted the cowrie shell, a symbol of wealth and spirituality in several African cultures. This collaboration reflects the growing international recognition of Ivorian fashion, following Lafalaise Dion dressing Beyoncé and Pathé'O collaborating with Nelson Mandela and Christian Dior.