American singer and global music icon Ciara has expressed admiration for the remarkable transformation she observed in Lagos State during her recent visit for Lagos Fashion Week 2025.

In a viral video circulating on social media, the Grammy-winning artist shared her excitement about returning to Nigeria and praised the city’s visible development and cleaner environment compared to her previous trips.

“I’m so happy to be here and I’m really glad. No, this is not my first time; I know about Lagos,” Ciara said. “When I used to land, I used to see dirty roads, but now it’s all clean, and it has changed.”

Her comments have drawn widespread attention online, with many Nigerians expressing pride in Lagos’ evolving urban landscape and its growing reputation as a hub for fashion, culture, and creativity.

Ciara arrived in Lagos earlier this week to attend Lagos Fashion Week, an annual event that showcases the best of African design and style. The 2025 edition attracted a diverse mix of international celebrities, fashion editors, and top Nigerian designers, further cementing Lagos’ position as one of Africa’s leading fashion capitals.

Her presence at the event adds to the growing list of global figures who continue to engage with Nigeria’s creative and cultural industries, highlighting the country’s rising influence on the global stage.