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Street Style: A Lesson in True Style from African Diaspora Awards

The 5th annual African Diaspora Awards drew style mavens from all over. Perfectly tailored suits, lively prints and flowing gowns took the night. Check out the best looks from the event. 
By Dominique Hobdy · Updated October 27, 2020
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Bianca Stewart attends the 2015 African Diaspora Awards in New York City.

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Kay Walljei attends the 2015 African Diaspora Awards in New York City.

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Rosemary Kokuhilwa attends the 2015 African Diaspora Awards in New York City.

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Barbara Sam attends the 2015 African Diaspora Awards in New York City.

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Flaviana Matata attends the 2015 African Diaspora Awards in New York City.

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Lola Ogunnaike attends the 2015 African Diaspora Awards in New York City.

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Danielle Edmnd attends the 2015 African Diaspora Awards in New York City.

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Neneh Diallo attends the 2015 African Diaspora Awards in New York City.

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Joy Ikedinma Jacob attends the 2015 African Diaspora Awards in New York City.

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Brittany Vixama attends the 2015 African Diaspora Awards in New York City.

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Abby Awokere attends the 2015 African Diaspora Awards in New York City.

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Sarran Jabbi attends the 2015 African Diaspora Awards in New York City.

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Nana Ekia Brew- Hammond attends the 2015 African Diaspora Awards in New York City.

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Adeola Adejobi attends the 2015 African Diaspora Awards in New York City.

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Leslie Njokei attends the 2015 African Diaspora Awards in New York City.

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attends the 2015 African Diaspora Awards in New York City.
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Ebbe Bassey attends the 2015 African Diaspora Awards in New York City.

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Ejiro Enaohwo attends the 2015 African Diaspora Awards in New York City.

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Esther D. attends the 2015 African Diaspora Awards in New York City.

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Eunice Omole attends the 2015 African Diaspora Awards in New York City.

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Folake Ayoola attends the 2015 African Diaspora Awards in New York City.

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Hanan Okobi Brown attends the 2015 African Diaspora Awards in New York City.

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Ibeyise Villa attends the 2015 African Diaspora Awards in New York City.

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Ijeoma Genevieve Mbamghi attends the 2015 African Diaspora Awards in New York City.

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Jacqueline Cofield attends the 2015 African Diaspora Awards in New York City.

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Kanyinsola Obayan attends the 2015 African Diaspora Awards in New York City.

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Khadijah Ribinson attends the 2015 African Diaspora Awards in New York City.

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Lauri Crumbokaren Jemmott attends the 2015 African Diaspora Awards in New York City.

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Lilian Ajayi attends the 2015 African Diaspora Awards in New York City.

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Loza Maleombho attends the 2015 African Diaspora Awards in New York City.

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Maimouna Haiidara attends the 2015 African Diaspora Awards in New York City.

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Margret Ackah-Yensu attends the 2015 African Diaspora Awards in New York City.

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Maria Edwards attends the 2015 African Diaspora Awards in New York City.

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Marie Gues attends the 2015 African Diaspora Awards in New York City.

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Mercedes Okosi attends the 2015 African Diaspora Awards in New York City.

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Ndey Mboup attends the 2015 African Diaspora Awards in New York City.

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Sarah Nakintu attends the 2015 African Diaspora Awards in New York City.

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Nicole Amarteifio attends the 2015 African Diaspora Awards in New York City.

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Olutosin Araromi attends the 2015 African Diaspora Awards in New York City.

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Rafiya Ngorway attends the 2015 African Diaspora Awards in New York City.

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Ronke A Oke attends the 2015 African Diaspora Awards in New York City.

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Somi attends the 2015 African Diaspora Awards in New York City.

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Tanya Buckley attends the 2015 African Diaspora Awards in New York City.

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Vanessa Afogho attends the 2015 African Diaspora Awards in New York City.

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Wura Kolawle attends the 2015 African Diaspora Awards in New York City.

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Chiane Adams anf Chinyere Ebo attend the 2015 African Diaspora Awards in New York City.

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Tara Enahoro attends the 2015 African Diaspora Awards in New York City.

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attends the 2015 African Diaspora Awards in New York City.
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Chibu Anyanuu attends the 2015 African Diaspora Awards in New York City.

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