CANEX WKND 2026 will take place from 5 to 8 November at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Cultural & Creative Arts in Lagos, Nigeria. Organised by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) through its Creative Africa Nexus programme, the event will bring together creators, entrepreneurs, investors and professionals from several sectors,Continue Reading
The Regional Institute of Fashion in Africa (IRMA) is preparing to host the opening ceremony of a permanent exhibition dedicated to SAPE in Kinshasa, scheduled for November 13, 2026. The programme includes an international scientific symposium, a fashion show featuring IRMA’s second cohort, and the opening of the exhibition, whichContinue Reading
Lagos Fashion Week will return to Lagos from October 28 to November 1, 2026, bringing the fashion industry together at the LagosFW Tents, Federal Palace Hotel. For its 2026 edition, the platform is placing craftsmanship at the centre of its programme with “CRAFTED: Heritage. Innovation. Circular Futures.” The theme reflectsContinue Reading
GTCO Fashion Weekend 2026 will take place on November 7 and 8, 2026, in Lagos, Nigeria. Organized by GTCO, the event will feature runway shows, retail experiences, masterclasses, and dedicated spaces for fashion businesses. The event’s official promotional material indicates that public admission is free. An event dedicated to fashionContinue Reading
A new fashion event is coming to Dakar. Pont des Styles, a salon dedicated to intergenerational fashion, will take place from December 4 to 6, 2026, at Cinéma Pathé. Led by a collective of organizers including Mariama Soumaré and economist Awa Soumaré, this first edition aims to bridge traditional craftsmanshipContinue Reading
