This stunning african print prom dresses 2024

Remember when, during prom season last year, an African-American teen, Kyemah McEntyre designed her own African-inspired prom dress and became an internet sensation?

Well here's another high-school senior, Makalaya Zanders from Cleveland, Ohio, who is spreading her black girl magic like nobody else; she wore an Ankara-inspired dress to her prom and the internet went crazy after her dress.

The teen wanted to wear something which celebrated her culture, heritage and made her feel beautiful.

But when she shared this idea with her teacher, she was told that it would be "tacky" and that African print isn't "really something you wear to" a formal event.

Zanders uploaded the pictures on her Instagram account with a caption,"Thank you to everyone who gave me kind words on my prom dress. My dress was to make a point. That African style is beautiful. That I am comfortable with my Melanin and roots. And finally that there's nothing like Black girl Magic."

Makalaya added that her inspiration for the dress came from an Ankara gown Nigerian model Jessica Chibueze had worn to a gala. Upon hearing her story, Jessica even gave a shout-out to the high school senior on social media for embracing the African style.

"I was told when I was younger that I was too dark, too this, too that," Makalaya said to ABC News. "I didn't grow up with black Barbies besides Brandy. As a young girl, I thought I didn't fit that standard, traditional definition of beautiful."

After the dress went viral, the teacher has since apologized to Makalaya. Her beautiful gown proved that everyone has the right to embrace their own cultural style. Keep reading to see the stunning Ankara print silhouette from all angles.