Founded in 2011 by Queen Ronke Ademiluyi-Ogunwusi, Africa Fashion Week London (AFWL) is Europe’s largest fashion event promoting and nurturing African and African-inspired design talent.
With a collaborative catwalk, exhibition, and business development program, AFWL has led the way in highlighting Africa’s emerging designers and apparel industry and has been at the forefront of bringing awareness of Africa’s burgeoning fashion industry to the international market.
Since 2011, AFWL has hosted 10 catwalk events and contributed expertise to at least 10 more events produced by 3rd parties such as The Mayor of London’s Black History Month celebrations.
We have also showcased over 800 emerging designers & exhibitors, from Africa, Europe and America, to almost 70,000 visitors including buyers, retailers, influential industry professionals, and the media and is now a highlight on the annual fashion calendar.
AFWL brings value to designers through, contacts, experience and knowledge within the fashion community.
With a core team made up of experienced fashion industry experts and business professionals, AFWL is committed to creating a platform for African and African inspired designers that not only showcases them to an international market, but also supports them in building a sustainable business that is globally recognised and promotes social change in Africa.
PRINCE KAMARI ADEMILUYI
Co-Founder
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ANNA-MARIE BENEDICT
Press & Creative Director
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BUKKI OKIJI
Head of Operations & Events Project Manager
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PRINCE ADEBOLU CJ ADEMILUYI
Co-Founder & Business Manager
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VIOLA EDWARD
Business Consultant
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PRINCE ADEBOWALE ADEMILUYI
Chairman Nigerian Community Oxfordshire
AFWL Logistics Coordinator
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RUTH IFODE
Front of House Manager
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TITILAYOMI ABIODUN
Hospitality/Welfare Manager
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Ms Moriam Musa
African Curator
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JOANNE OJERINOLA
AFWL Exhibition Manager
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HASSAN REESE
AFWL Cast Director/Choreographer
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AYODELE OSIBOGUN
AFWL Music Director
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TANYA BERESFORD
AFWL Backstage Manager
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ABBIE MAY HOPKINS
Head Make-Up Artist
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ALLAN HENRY
Art Director Hair
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DAMISOLA TIJANI
AFWL FOH/Backstage Coordinator
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EMMANUELA KORANCHIE
AFWL FOH / VIP Coordinator
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MS. JASMINE TELLA
Partnership Ambassador
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