Naomi Campbell is fierce, fiery, and utterly spellbinding in Dazed’s Celebration Issue—styled by IB Kamara Inspired by Fela Kuti

MOTHEEEERRRRR!!! The legendary Dr. Naomi Campbell graces the cover of Dazed magazine’s Celebration Issue—a visually arresting tribute styled by the visionary IB Kamara in his final bow as Editor-in-Chief of the pioneering fashion title.

Drawing inspiration from the legacy of Nigerian music icon Fela Kuti, Naomi radiates power and poetry—adorned in cowries and minimal fabric, evoking the untamed spirit of the Kalakuta Queens. The look is audacious, elemental, and deeply rooted in African expression, capturing the raw rhythm and sensuality of Afrobeat’s golden era. It's not just fashion—it's ancestral memory reimagined in haute style.

Since stepping into the role in 2021, IB Kamara has reshaped the visual language of Dazed, centering Black artistry, pushing cultural narratives to the fore, and redefining what it means to lead with imagination. As he prepares to take on new creative frontiers—including his tenure as Art & Image Director at Off-White—this issue serves as a blazing reminder of his editorial brilliance and singular voice.

We may be dazed by the magnificence of it all, but make no mistake—there’s crystal clarity in the cultural wave our people continue to stir. Not only present, but powerfully leading.

Credits

Photography & Styling by IB Kamara @ibkamara

Hair by Lorenzo Barcella @lorenzo_barcel at Jullan Watson Agency

Make-up by Esther Ngozi Edeme @paintedbyesther

Nails by Michelle Class @michelleclassnails at LMC

WorldwideSet Design by Njoya @ibbynjoya at New School Represents

Production: Tiagi @tiagi

With Special Thanks to Spring Studios

@springstudios

Editor-in-Chief @ibkamara

Art Director @gareth_wrighton

Editorial Director @kaciOn

Fashion Director @imruh