Naomi Campbell walks in Dubai fashion show as part of Expo 2020 event

The supermodel took part in Arise Fashion Week, showcasing the best of Nigerian fashion and music

British model Naomi Campbell (L) and a colleague (R) present creations by Lagos-based designer Banke Kuku(C) during the Arise Fashion Show on the Nigeria Day at the EXPO 2020 Dubai, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 03 December 2021. Some 192 countries take part in the EXPO 2020 Dubai which runs from 01 October 2021 to 31 March 2022. EPA / ALI HAIDER

British model Naomi Campbell presents a creation by Nigerian designer Hudayya during Arise Fashion Week at Expo 2020 Dubai on December 3, 2021. EPA

Nigerian singer and rapper D'Banj (R) performs. EPA

A model presents a creation by Nigerian designer Hudayya. EPA

A model presents a creation from the collection of Lagos-based designer Banke Kuku. EPA

A model presents a creation from Hudayya Couture Limited Fashion House. EPA

Models present creations from Hudayya Couture Limited Fashion House. EPA

Models present creations from the collection of Banke Kuku. EPA

Models present creations from the collection of Odio Mimonet. EPA

A model presents a creation by Odio Mimonet. EPA

British model Naomi Campbell presents a creation by Banke Kuku. EPA

British model Naomi Campbell (L) presents a creation by Hudayya Fadoul Abacha (R), chief executive of Hudayya Couture Limited. EPA

A model presents a creation from Hudayya Couture Limited Fashion House. EPA

British supermodel Naomi Campbell was in Downtown Dubai last night as part of a one-off show that marked Nigeria’s country day at Expo 2020 Dubai.

Arise Fashion Week took place at Armani Hotel Dubai, set against the backdrop of Burj Khalifa, celebrating the best of Nigerian fashion and music.

Some of Nigeria’s most celebrated designers, including Hudayya, Banke Kuku and Odio Mimonet, presented colourful collections, while Akon and rapper D’Banj performed.

Campbell modelled a green patterned tunic, a floral embellished suit and a royal blue jumpsuit, as she walked the runway for several of the designers taking part.

Scroll through the gallery above for pictures from Arise Fashion Week

She was also joined on the runway by designer Huduyya after debuting her collection.

The event also featured the launch of ArisePlay, a new streaming service from the Arise Media Group, which will showcase exclusive movies from producers and filmmakers from around the world.

Nigeria enjoyed its country day at Expo 2020 Dubai on December 3, with a number of special events, including Arise Fashion Week.

At the main Expo 2020 site, there were dual celebrations in the main Al Wasl Plaza, as well the Nigeria Pavilion.