Announcing the introduction of The African Fashion Week Brazil at the Brazilian Embassy in Lagos on Friday during a press conference which she co-addressed alongside the Consulate General of Brazil in Lagos, H.E. Ministro André Veras Guimarães, the Ooni’s beautiful wife who doubles as Founder/CEO of the African Fashion Week London And Nigeria stated
that This Brazil’s edition of Africa Fashion Week which is scheduled to hold between 25th, 26th to 27th of May, 2023 at the Expo center in São Paulo, the most populous city in Brazil, will go a long way strengthening cultural and economic relationship between Africa and Brazil.
According to the Ooni’s queen, the event is also aimed at creating a synergy in the fashion industry between Brazil and Africa, as well as provide a platform for future cooperations.
Speaking during a press briefing to announce the event at the Consulate General of Brazil in Lagos, Ministro André Veras Guimarães, the Consul General of Brazil said the Africa Fashion Week Nigeria was established by Queen Ronke Ademiluyi Ogunwusi in 2014 with the aim of promoting emerging Africa fashion designers on global platforms, saying the fashion industry promotes diversity of culture expressions, values, creativity and depicts the tradition of textiles and craftsmanship.
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Adire OOdua The Adire Oodua Textile Training Hub is a resource and educational facility dedicated to the preservation of the traditional techniques of Adire textile manufacturing. The Hub raises awareness and understanding of the sustainability of Adire production through creative educational programs for adults, youths, and children
QMAQMA International emerged from a continuous desire to celebrate and uphold the legacies of the great foremother of the Yorubas. As women, we are often told that there are certain heights we shouldn’t aspire to reach. Our society, our religion, and our culture have always made us believe that women are meant to be perceived as a lesser sex. QMA International is all about changing that narrative using the story of Queen Moremi Ajasoro as a case study. We encourage young ladies to be limitless in their aspirations and dreams, and to dream big by starting with small things
Africa Fashion Week Nigeria(AFWN)Africa Fashion Week Nigeria (AFWN) is a platform designed for fresh and emerging designers who want exposure to international shows. AFWN will avail them the opportunity to showcase and mingle with established designers and other stakeholders in the industry. Our main focus is to use fashion as an instrument of sustainability and social change. We believe that for creativity to grow, there needs to be a platform that promotes and supports its growth.
Ayan AgaluAyan Agalu Festival also known as Drum Festival is being hosted by His Imperial Majesty Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, The King of Ile-Ife. It is in celebration of Ayan Agalu the Patron Deity of Drumming. Inspired by Olodumare, she was the first to invent the talking drum as a means of communication. Ayan, known as the orisa of drum and good music originated from Atiba in Ile-Ife. Drums to the Yoruba people and Africans, in general, are an essential aspect of our culture.
