Activities opened with exhibition by participating
countries. The Chairperson of the African Union, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma visited
the exhibition stands with great admiration for the exhibited fashion products
locally produced from around the African continent.
The Africa Fashion Business Summit took place the 2nd day
14th September at the small conference hall. It was conducted
by Lexy Mojo Eyes, CEO of Legendary Gold Limited, organizers of the Africa Fashion
Reception. The welcome address was delivered by the Commissioner for Social
Affairs, His Excellency, Dr Mustapha Sidiki Kaloko. They Keynote Speaker was
Cristina Morozzi from Istituto Marangoni, Milan, Italy. She spoke about the
increasing influence of African fashion globally. The Managing Director of
Femaz Micro Finance Bank, Dr Mrs Sandra Nwugo talked about the role of Micro
Finance Bank in supporting the various fashion vocations.
The gala fashion event took place on the last - 16th September
at the multi-purpose hall of the African Union. It started with a welcoming
cocktail. In attendance were about 600 select VIPs made up of Ambassadors from
over 112 countries, international organizations, Corporate CEOs and top
government functionaries.
Some of the designers that participated included Botocy –
Botswana, Kaz O Zah Art – Burundi, Paradise Fashion – Ethiopia, Fanny Mandina –
DR Congo, Tekay Designs – Liberia, Classic Fashion – Namibia, Walove by Designs
– Kenya, Kokonut stylist – Swaziland, Black Coal Clothing – South Africa, Keto
Couture – Nigeria, Chizo – Zambia, Bulongo Clothing, Ladybird Fashion design,
Ejig Tibeb, Yefiker etc.
Partners include Africa Magic, Amina Magazine,
Motherland Beckons, Design Essentials, African Kingdom Federation, Ovation
International, Atunda Entertainment, Femaz Micro Finance Bank, Planet Tv,
African Independent Television, Ben Tv, Busymind Entertainment, Ubuntu Events,
Ethiopian Airlines, Bedele Special, Soreti, Castel, and Debredamo hotel.
The Africa Fashion Reception will have its 3rd international
edition in Paris France on Saturday 29th October, 2016 at the
UNESCO. The AFR will be hosted by UNESCO due to a new partnership between
UNESCO and The Africa Fashion Reception. This was facilitated by the Nigerian
Permanent Delegation to UNESCO.
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