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Africa Fashion Week Nigeria

Africa Fashion Week Nigeria (AFWN) is a prominent event that celebrates African fashion, culture, and creativity. Founded by Adiree Communications in 2009, AFWN aims to enhance the global development of luxury and mainstream fashion while promoting ethical practices within the industry[1].

Upcoming Event Details

Dates: December 6-8, 2024
Location: Lagos Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos
Activities: The event will feature a variety of activities including runway shows, exhibitions, and summits aimed at showcasing the talents of emerging designers and fostering connections within the fashion industry[6][7].

Objectives and Impact

AFWN serves as a platform for designers to gain exposure and connect with international retailers. It emphasizes the importance of bridging gaps between continents and creating opportunities for African designers to thrive in a global market. The initiative also focuses on sustainability and creativity in fashion[1][8].

Participation

Designers interested in participating in AFWN can apply through the official website. The application is specifically for designers and exhibitors; general attendees are not eligible to apply[2][4].

For more information about the event and how to get involved, you can visit the official Africa Fashion Week Nigeria website or their social media platforms.

Citations: [1] https://africafashionweek.com [2] https://africafashionweeknigeria.com/formdesigners/ [3] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3h3JvoxFBM [4] https://africafashionweeknigeria.com [5] https://africafashionweeklondonuk.com [6] https://www.instagram.com/afwnigeria/ [7] https://www.instagram.com/afwnigeria/p/DDKKJewgqyb/ [8] https://www.facebook.com/Africafashionweeknigeria/?locale=en_GB

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Stuff

Name	Position	Year
Bayo Haastrup	Creative Director	2018
Adewale Yusuf	Project Manager	2018
Ada V. Njemanze	Head of Media and PR	2018
Harriet Gibson	Secretary	2018
George Obafemi Samuel	Web Designer	2018
Telemi Oyedemi	Digital Marketing	2018
Daniel Olufowose	Digital Content Producer	2018
Itunnu Kolawole	Fashion Illustration/Styling	2018
Akingbade Kayode	Production Assistance	2018
Emeka Eze	Social Media Infuencer/Digital Marketing	2018
Simi Apatira	Field Marketing/Logistics	2018
Adeitan Precious	Graphics Designer	2018
KingSam	Video Editor/Cinematography	2018
Carlos Kpodiefin	Francophone Coordinator	2018
James Collins	Production Assistance	2018
Folusho Ogunde	Digital Marketing	2018
Omoniyi Tomilola Gwen	Digital Marketing	2018

The AFWN team provides a platform for designers who want expose but do not have great finances to do international shows.

The AFWN stuff have seen so many young people in Nigeria being able to lift themselves out of adverse situations and build sustainable livings for themselves and their families through fashion.and our main focus is on using fashion as an instrument of sustainability and of social change.

The AFWN team believe that for creativity to grow, there needs to be a platform that promotes and supports its growth.

Africa Fashion week Nigeria a social enterprise that provides a platform to help promote Nigerian brands through worldwide visibility and distribution and manufacturing. The AFWN team focus on empowerment, creating jobs and supporting education and skills training in fashion.