About
In 2014, Africa Fashion Week Nigeria was created by Queen Ronke Ademiluyi-Ogunwusi to increase the visibility, awareness, and sustainability of African and Black fashion brands through catwalk showcases, exhibitions, and education.
Queen Ronke is also the founder of Africa Fashion Week London, the Adire Oodua Textile Hub in Nigeria, and co-founder of Africa Fashion Week Brazil.
Our annual event is the world’s largest, longest-running showcase of African and African-inspired fashion and design.
We have hosted 10 editions of catwalk and exhibition events and have curated and participated in other major events.
We have hosted over 2,000 emerging designers and exhibitors from around the world, including Africa, Europe, and the Americas, as well as 90,000 visitors, comprising buyers, retailers, and industry professionals.
What Sets Us Apart
Africa Fashion Week Nigeria is seen as the beacon of African fashion and design inside and outside the African continent. We highlight and nurture sustainability, social enterprise, and entrepreneurship through international visibility.
We support market expansion of indigenous craftsmanship, traditional textile manufacturing, local business development, and cross-cultural engagement.
Over the past 10 years, we have built a significant track record in working collaboratively with the African Designers.
Who We Represent
Our primary market is emerging African heritage designers and SMEs who are typically ignored by the major fashion events and, if not, are tokenised.
At AFWN, we make sure our designers are afforded the same promotional opportunities, access to buyers, and showcased in a world-class venue. We support and nurture the sustainable design and apparel manufacturing industry. Our goal is to make African-inspired fashion not only a high-street staple but also a force to rival established fashion houses.
Similarly, we make sure 90% of our workforce is made up of POC, fashion students, and marginalised communities, giving the experience of working for a major fashion showcasing event.
