Get ready, fashionistas and style moguls! Wear Africa Fashion Week and Awards (WAFWA) is coming to Abuja from April 7 to 15, 2025, at the International Conference Centre. This is not just any fashion show—it is a total celebration of African fashion, where cloth, leather goods, and lifestyle products hit the global catwalk.
A Kaleidoscope of African Chic
WAFWA is your passport into a realm teeming with vibrant hues, intricate patterns, and the inimitable rhythm of African culture. The theme, “Africa Inspired, A Bold Africa,” is a call to tap into the wealth of the continent’s heritage and innovative drive. Get set to be amazed by a blend of traditional cloth like Adire, Tie & Dye, Asoke, Aso Ebi, and Kente, all reimagined with a contemporary spin.
Runway Rendezvous and Glamorous Get-Togethers
Sneak peek at the spectacular events onboard:
- Top Model of the Year: Witness models embodying the essence of African heritage, strutting with a blend of tradition and modern flair.
- Fashion on Runway – Catwalk to Educate a Child: Fashion and charity unite in this heartwarming presentation, as stunning designs aim to bring attention and raise funds for the education of children across Africa.
- World Designers Award: A glitzy night homage to African and international designers who’ve left an indelible mark in the world of fashion.
Networking Haven for Designers and Interpreters
WAFWA is not just about ogling at pretty apparel; it’s a golden opportunity for designers and exhibitors to rub shoulders with the crème de la crème of the fashion world:
- Fashion for Friendship and Partnership: Join a global community that shares African heritage, innovation, and sustainability. Who knows? Your next big partnership might just be a conversation away!
- Business Networking: Mingle with government officials, trade policymakers, industry professionals, and global stakeholders. It’s LinkedIn, but with better fashion.
- Expansive Product Range: Textiles and leather goods, to footwear, jewelry, luxury lines, and eco-products, the exhibition floor is a cornucopia of must-haves.
WAFWA’s World Tour
Can’t make Abuja? No worries! WAFWA is taking its fashion party global in Osaka, Japan (July 20–25, 2025), and London, UK (October 15–20, 2025). It’s an African style whirlwind around the world!
Fashion Education with a Twist
Beneath all the glamour and glitz, WAFWA is committed to cultivating the next generation of designers. In partnership with schools like Henley Business School’s Centre for Entrepreneurship and Parsons School of Design & Technology, they’re offering online modules that cover fashion lifecycle, innovation, wearable technology, sustainability, and trends globally. It’s Project Runway meets MasterClass!
More Than Just a Pretty Outfit
WAFWA is committed to making “Made in Africa” a synonym for excellence and innovation. By showcasing the continent’s rich heritage and offering a global partnership, the event aims to develop the local industries, stimulate jobs, and make cultural heritage survive.
To register as a Designer, fill this form Here.
To register as an Exhibitor, fill this form Here.
Final Fitting
So, mark the date, dust off your finest attire, and get ready to be part of a fashion extravaganza like no other. Designer, exhibitor, or mere aficionado of all things trendy, WAFWA promises to be an experience you will never forget, as it takes you on a journey through the past, present, and future of African fashion. See you on the runway!
