With Air Max Day passing in March, one might assume that Nike projects like Hiroshi Fujiwara’s Fragment Design and the University of Oregon’s Ducks of a Feather would be considered the most coveted Air Max franchise collaborations of 2026. However, the Beaverton, Oregon-based sportswear company is experiencing another drop that may top each of the pairs we’ve seen.
For its first collaboration with Lagos, Nigeria-based music festival and fashion label, Homecoming, Nike handed over the keys to the brand’s founder, Grace Ladoja, who made history as the first African woman to design shoes for the sportswear giant. Ladoja’s collaboration is rooted in her childhood in West Africa and comes in two colorways: a black look inspired by the Pan African flag and an orange “African Sunrise” makeup.
More than just a meaningful color combination, the Homecoming x Nike Air Max Plus sneakers are decorated with details that hark back to Ladoja’s experience. Unlike the regular mesh found on the model, the Homecoming collaboration features a special tight mesh construction inspired by African sponges, which Ladoja calls a Nigerian household staple. The toe box has a dipped finish — a nod to the historical demise of tilapia in West Africa.
Homecoming x Nike Air Max Plus African Sunrise (pair).
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The sneakers come alive in the laces, which feature a series of extra, non-functional laces that Ladoja says are inspired by the flamboyant and over-the-top Nigerian style. Several removable charms are included on the shoe including a cowrie shell, eagle, black globe and gold African pendant.
Born in London to Nigerian parents, Ladoja’s collaboration reflects what he calls “two homes” by taking London’s beloved Air Max Plus silhouette and adding specifically African elements. Ladoja founded Homecoming, also known as Our Homecoming, in 2018. The three-day festival takes place over Easter weekend and highlights local art, fashion, music and sports.
Homecoming x Nike Air Max Plus Pan Afrika (pair).
Following a Homecoming exclusive launch, the Homecoming x Nike Air Max Plus will release on April 23rd in select regions on the Nike Snkrs app for a retail price of $180. The Pan African colorway of the collection features a full Black/Court Green/College Red colorway and its style code is IM4960-001, while the African Sunrise sports a Safety Orange/Light Mandarin/Black color combination and has a style code of IM4960-800.
Homecoming x Nike Air Max Plus African Sunrise (lateral).
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Homecoming x Nike Air Max Plus African Sunrise (medial).
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Homecoming x Nike Air Max Plus African Sunrise (above).
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Homecoming x Nike Air Max Plus African Sunrise (heel).
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Homecoming x Nike Air Max Plus African Sunrise (outsole).
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Homecoming x Nike Air Max Plus African Sunrise (detail).
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Homecoming x Nike Air Max Plus African Sunrise (heel detail).
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Homecoming x Nike Air Max Plus Pan Africa (lateral).
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Homecoming x Nike Air Max Plus Pan Africa (medial).
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Homecoming x Nike Air Max Plus Pan African (above).
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Homecoming x Nike Air Max Plus Pan African (heel).
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Homecoming x Nike Air Max Plus Pan African (outsole).
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Homecoming x Nike Air Max Plus Pan Africa (details).
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Homecoming x Nike Air Max Plus Pan African (heel detail).
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