Business Events of the Month: September
Our selection of business events for the month of September covers some of the year’s most anticipated conferences and exhibitions. They include the biggest gathering of representatives from packaging and printing industry brands; a high profile fashion show; and a real estate event organized by a forward-looking property firm. There’s also a big trade show […]
Africa Fashion Week Nigeria Announces Da Viva and ABC Wax as Official Textile Partners for 2017
This year again, top Africa print fabric designers- Da Viva, will be partnering with the organisers of the Africa Fashion Week to unveil their new range of Da Viva collection. This unique collection will be done via a solo show exclusively for the fabric company. Also on the runway this year, would be one of Nigeria’s […]
Over 50 Designers to Exhibit at the Two-Day Africa Fashion Week Nigeria
The Africa Fashion Week Nigeria, known for celebrating the beauty and rich culture of African designs is only weeks away. This year, it will feature over 50 designers and exhibitors selected from various parts of Nigeria and the rest of Africa amongst which will feature works from Modella, Kola Kuddus, Maufechi, Regalia, Zizi Cardow, Marobuk, Tash by Tasha, […]
Veteran Actor Olu Jacobs Commends Africa Fashion Week Nigeria 2017
Veteran actor Olu Jacobs has commended the organizers of the Africa Fashion Week Nigeria for creating a befitting platform showcasing the work of African designers and the vast tourism potential of the nation to the rest of the world. Jacobs took time off his busy schedule at a movie location, to be part of AFWN […]
Africa Fashion Week Nigeria Calls on Fashion Designers for AFWN2017
After the resounding successes of 3 spectacular fashion events in Nigeria and 6 in London one of the world’s famous fashion capitals, it gives us great please to inform you about AFWNigeria which comes up on the 3rd & 4th June 2017. We would like to invite you to join us to make AFWNigeria 2017 […]
Africa Fashion Week Nigeria Moves to National Arts Theatre, Lagos
Africa Fashion Week Nigeria (AFWN) staying true to its African heritage in conjunction with Lagos State Government, will be holding the 2017 edition on the 3rd & 4th of June at an iconic Nigerian venue – the National Arts Theatre Lagos, where Africa’s culture was showcased in all its grandeur and splendour 40 years ago […]
Africa Fashion Week Nigeria Pulls Record-Breaking Model Casting Call
The Model casting call for the Africa Fashion Week Nigeria 2017, would go down in history as one of the biggest of its kind in sub-Saharan Africa. As early as 8 am on Friday 27 April, hundreds of aspiring models for the AFWN had already gathered in groups with their agents. It was a massive turnout which […]
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Highlights from Africa Fashion Week Nigeria’s Textile and Garment Manufacturing Conference
The Africa Fashion Week Nigeria kicked off on Friday, July 1 with the ‘Textile and Manufacturing’ conference. The hall at the Eko Hotels and Suites which was used for the conference was filled with participants from various aspects of the Fashion scene in Nigeria: representatives of the larger fashion houses, small-scale fashion entrepreneurs, enthusiasts, and […]
SilverBest Fashions to Showcase at Africa Fashion Week Nigeria 2016
Asilekwu Onyeka Sylvester is the Chief Executive Officer of SilverBest Fashions, a contemporary fashion outfit located in Warri, the commercial capital of Delta state, Nigeria; where every creative imagination is made real on the fashion platform. With experience spanning over 20 years in the fashion industry, Sylvester’s work explores & establishes new connections between garments […]
Fashion Designers Association of Nigeria to showcase at Africa Fashion Week Nigeria 2016
FADAN – The Fashion Designers Association of Nigeria was established in 1989. The organisation is the only recognised professional body promoting, marketing, and developing the Nigerian Art and Fashion Culture. FADAN with chapters throughout Nigeria is at the forefront of Nigerian fashion, exhibitions and fashion shows, both at home and abroad. The association, however, is a […]
Street Catwalk Event Gives a Sneak Peek to Africa Fashion Week 2016
In collaboration with Da Viva Fabrics, Hair by Cantu and Zaron Cosmetics, Africa Fashion Week Nigeria on Saturday, 25th June 2016 held a street catwalk show at the Palms Shopping Mall, Lekki, Lagos. The annual catwalk is a prep for the third edition, giving a taste of what to expect at the fashion week. Models […]
Africa Fashion Week Nigeria Announces Kaylah Oniwo as Gala Host for AFWN 2016
Born and raised in the city of Lagos, Kaylah Oniwo has always displayed balance as she has a strong and stylish personality. She graduated with a BSc in Banking and Finance from Bowen University in Osun State, where she had first developed an interest in Broadcast Journalism. Kaylah holds a certificate in Acting on Stage, […]
Africa Fashion Week Nigeria: Fashion Enthusiasts Set Sights on Early July Fest
The nation’s fashion scene is agog at the moment with chatter about the upcoming Africa Fashion Week Nigeria (AFWN). Whether the wait has acquired a frenzied edge or is quietly feverish, this event is one that is boldly marked on the calendars of Nigeria’s fashion aficionados and keen industry watchers. Everyone from the top guns […]
Calling On Designers | Media | Sponsors To Partake In Africa Fashion Week Nigeria 2016
We re-echo our good fortune and invite you to partake in our annual revelry of fashion and style. AFWN, (Africa Fashion Week Nigeria), our unique platform that celebrates the best of Africa, showcasing her creativity and colours to the world, bringing about positive vibes of all that’s wonderful, beautiful, stylish and creative about us, it is 3 years- […]