All is set for the 10th anniversary celebration of Africa Fashion Week Nigeria (AFWN), with an exciting 3-day showcase of African fashion and culture.
According to the organiser, the milestone event, which holds at Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos from December 6-8, 2024, will honour African creativity, fashion innovation, and AFWN’s impact on the global fashion stage over the past decade.
The first day of the event will kick off on December 6 with Young Designers Competition, where exceptional up and coming designers will compete for the grand prize of an all-expense-paid trip to showcase at Africa Fashion Week London 2025. The competition is part of AFWN’s ongoing mission to spotlight and nurture fresh talent, giving young African designers a global platform to showcase their work.
Day 2, December 7, will feature a catwalk show by established designers from across Africa, including a special appearance by designers who showcased at Africa Fashion Week London (AFWL) earlier this year.
For the first time, these designers will bring their collections to Lagos, offering Nigerian fashion enthusiasts a chance to experience the best of African fashion from the UK runway.
A key highlight of Day 3, December 8, is a luxurious and star-studded runway show in collaboration with Elizabeth Miller PR’s Luxury Hearts Fundraiser, a high-profile charity event that aims to support local orphanages.
Ambassador Olufolake Abdulrazaq, the First Lady of Kwara State, will be joined on the runway by a lineup of governors’ wives, celebrities and influencers. The event promises to blend fashion with philanthropy, making it a memorable conclusion to the 10th anniversary celebrations.
“The 10th anniversary edition is not only a celebration of fashion, but a celebration of African innovation, creativity and impact on the global stage,” Queen Ronke Ademiluyi Ogunwusi, Founder of Africa Fashion Week Nigeria and Africa Fashion Week London, said. “We are excited to bring designers from AFW London to Lagos for the first time and to collaborate with Elizabeth Miller PR Agency for the Luxury Hearts Fundraiser, which makes this edition even more meaningful.”
AFWN 2024 will equally feature a cultural exhibition, fashion marketplace, and numerous opportunities for attendees to engage with African fashion on a deeper level. The event will draw fashion enthusiasts, buyers and industry stakeholders from across the continent and beyond.