Ghanaian designer Jude Dontoh has stated that he has been overwhelmed by support from Ghanaians after walking the red carpet with Lauryn Hill at the Met Gala on May 5, 2025.
In an interview with GhanaWeb’s Joseph Henry Mensah, the co-founder of the Ghanaian fashion brand ‘Tribe of God’ shared how his life changed overnight following the global spotlight that came with Lauryn Hill’s Met Gala debut.
Jude Dontoh revealed that his mother was confused by the sudden attention he received after the Met Gala, calling to ask if he had done something wrong.
Unfamiliar with the event, she had been sent multiple images of him, prompting him to explain it was simply a major fashion show.
“It’s overwhelming! My social media is buzzing, and all my family members keep calling me. My mom called me and didn’t know anything about the Met Gala. She kept asking, ‘What have you done?’ People have been sending her images of me, but I told her that I have done nothing; I just told her about the fashion show,” he said.
Jude Dontoh, whose design for Lauryn Hill featured rich African symbolism and jewelry made in Ghana, added that the support back home has been immense.
“My friends are happy for me, and a lot of people from Ghana are showing their support. I am making advancement in the entertainment industry,” he said.
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