On 20th August, Ghana’s elegant former Second Lady, Samira Bawumia, celebrated her birthday in grand style, reminding us once again why she is hailed as a true fashion icon. Known for her impeccable taste and her love for African prints, Samira has carved out a reputation as one of Africa’s most stylish women. Her outfits are never just clothes—they are powerful statements of cultural pride, elegance, and modern sophistication.
In honor of her birthday, we take a closer look at some of the stunning African print styles she has slayed in over the years. From regal Ankara gowns with puff sleeves to luxurious Kente ensembles and head-turning turbans, Samira has consistently set the bar high for what it means to blend tradition with contemporary fashion. Each look she steps out in not only celebrates Africa’s rich textile heritage but also showcases her confidence and influence as a style leader.
Samira Bawumia in Conakry- Guinea as the Keynote Speaker at the 2025 Women in Mining Summit under the theme; “Promoting Better Involvement of Women in the Mining Sector in Guinea”.
Visiting the Karen Pritzker Academy of Arts and Fashion, where the former second lady mentored underprivileged young girls, encouraging them to dream boldly and work diligently towards their goals.
Samira Bawumia was Special Guest of Honour at the 2024 African Woman 2.0 Brunch organised by @afrique.femme , under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture and Francophonie in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.
Her visit to the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II on his 25th enstoolment anniversary as Asantehene in 2024.
Samira Bawumia at the swearing in of former president Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and and his vice Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.
Named one of seven global honourees at Seven for 7 –a celebration by Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) and Ashden.
Samira Bawumia at The African Public Health Network (APHN) of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, as it held its annual “Faces of Africa” summit in 2019.
Former second lady , Samira Bawumia at Book Aid, UK’s leading international book donation and library development charity in 2029.
Samira Bawumia at the Samira Empowerment and Humanitarian Projects(SEHP), included reading, spelling and word games in 2019.
Celebrating Samira the Adaekese at the Manhyia Palace, in 2018.
Sawumia Bawumia at the campaign trail of her husband, Dr. Alhaji Bawumia.
Samira Bawumia at the launch of the second edition of the Samira Bawumia Literature Prize (SBLP) anthology, “All Ghana A Stage.
Samira Bawumia at the the World Resources Institute.
Elegantly dressed in her funeral attire in 2024.
