The African vanguard commanded the 2026 Met Gala, with Adut Akech, Damson Idris, Tyla, Skepta, Yseult, Ayo Edebiri, and John Imah delivering high-art sartorial statements. They were joined by a global constellation of A-list icons, including Beyoncé, The Rock, Venus Williams, and Kylie Jenner. Tyler, Skepta , Adut Akech at 2026 Met Gala| New York CREDIT:Getty Images On the evening of Monday, May 4th, 2026, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York was transformed into a l