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MultiChoice Nigeria Presents ‘Fashion Protégé,’ Become the Next Big Fashion Star, Deadline to Apply Nov. 18th, 2013

Created to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of MultiChoice Nigeria, The Fashion Protégé is a 5-Episode Nigerian Reality Television Series that will air later this year on DStv’s AfricaMagic. Contestants guided by Mentors will compete to be recognized as Nigeria’s Next Big Fashion star! In explaining why MultiChoice decided to create The Fashion Protégé, a representative from MultiChoice Nigeria says: “As …

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Music Meets Runway Unveils Participating Designers | Deola Sagoe, Mai Atafo, Ituen Basi & More

Music Meets Runway unveils 6 iconic designers who will be showcasing at this year’s edition. Music Meets Runway (MMR) has successfully showcased Nigeria’s talent in the fashion and music industry in the past years and has also encouraged up and coming designers by giving them a platform for recognition. This is the 3rd edition and …

SAVE THE DATE | (Dec. 5th-8th, 2013) Swahili Fashion Week in Dar Es Salaam Tanzania to Showcase 40 Designers

The Sixth annual Swahili Fashion Week will take place at Golden Tulip hotel from the, 5th to 8th December 2013 in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. Swahili Fashion Week 2013 will collectively bring together 40 designers from within Tanzania and beyond to showcase their collection, predicting trend for the East African market for year 2014. “Swahili …

Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Africa Kicks Off with the Best of African Fashion – 30 Designers, 15 Countries and 20 Runway Shows

Best of African Fashion on show at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Africa kicks off: 30 designers, 15 countries and 20 runway shows SOUTH AFRICA (October 16th, 2013) – In less than a month, African Fashion International (AFI) will be hosting the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Africa (MBFW Africa) from 30 October – 2 November 2013. The collections …

Fashion Designers Deola Sagoe and Mai Atafo are “Official Clothiers” for The Future Awards Africa 2013

Prior to the official announcement of the date and venue for The Future Awards Africa (TFAA) 2013, the project’s Central Working Committee (CWC) has announced the official clothiers for the event, headlined by one of Africa’s most respected designers and fashion brands, Deola Sagoe. “As a proudly African brand, we are inspired by the work …