Celebrating Excellence in African Fashion: The 2025 FashionEVO Show & Awards*
FashionEVO Show & Awards was a night to remember, dedicated to honouring the outstanding contributions of individuals who have significantly impacted the African fashion industry. Held at the Landmark Event Centre in Lagos in collaboration with the Africa Creative Market,
FashionEVO Fashion Show and Awards 2025: Honouring the Trailblazers of African Creativity
The countdown has begun for one of the most anticipated nights of Africa Creative Market 2025. On September 18th, FashionEVO will bring together a spectacular fashion show and awards ceremony spotlighting pioneers, innovators, and cultural custodians whose work continues to
Joke Silva: A Legacy of Creativity, Advocacy, and Cultural Diplomacy
In the constellation of African entertainment, Joke Silva (MFR) shines as one of its most enduring and versatile stars. For over four decades, she has moved fluidly between stage and screen, bridging worlds through performance, mentorship, and advocacy. Today, as
FashionEVO Fashion Show & Awards at ACM 2025
This September at the Landmark Event Centre, FashionEVO presents a night where the runway and recognition walk hand in hand. The FashionEVO Fashion Show & Awards, a defining highlight of Africa Creative Market (ACM) 2025, will bring together breakthrough designers,
Building Creative Ecosystems: The Case of FashionEVO at Africa Creative Market
In the African creative industries, partnerships are rarely about signing a contract and shaking hands. They are built on shared histories, sustained trust, and a willingness to invest in each other’s visions over time. The partnership between FashionEVO and the
AYKO and the Art of Turning Talent into Legacy
Since its launch in 2021, AYKO Agency has been carving out a new space in Africa’s creative economy: one where modeling is not an endpoint but the beginning of a pipeline into global markets. Headquartered between Lagos and London, the
Building Bridges to Global Influence: Dr. Inya Lawal on Empowering Africa’s Creative Economy Ahead of Africa Creative Market 2025
Welcome to FashionEVO, where we delve into the intersections of creativity, innovation, and culture. Today, we have the privilege of speaking with Dr. Inya Lawal, a visionary leader and advocate for Africa’s creative economy. As we approach the Africa Creative
Raising Leaders, Transforming Africa: LEAP Africa’s Enduring Impact
From classrooms in rural communities to social ventures making waves across industries, LEAP Africa has spent over two decades proving that Africa’s greatest resource is not its minerals or land but its people. Founded in 2002, the youth focused nonprofit
Apprenticeships vs. Fashion Schools: Shaping Africa’s Designers
Two Paths, One Goal When people think of fashion education, the first image is often classrooms, sewing labs, and structured curricula. But across much of Africa, the story of how designers learn their craft has long been anchored in a different
Inside Nigeria’s Growing Fashion Education Scene
When people talk about Nigerian fashion, the conversation often jumps to the designers who’ve made headlines; Kenneth Ize, Ejiro Amos-Tafiri, Orange Culture’s Adebayo Oke-Lawal (and the likes). But behind those names is a less discussed story: the classrooms, workshops, and