As the Fashions Finest Africa Epic Show draws near the excitement is in the air as the organizers of the fashion weekend extravaganza make final touches to ensure that the event is one to remember.
The Epic Show is a three-day event running from Friday 25th May to Sunday 27th May 2018, at The Balmoral Convention Center, Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos.
Asides the runway show, exhibitions and conference; the Fashions Finest Africa team would be hosting the first and most prestigious all fashion awards in Nigeria. The essence of the awards is to celebrate those who have made a mark in the fashion industry.
From time immemorial a lot of people have changed the African fashion industry in many ways and the impact they make or have made have not been well recognised or appreciated. At Fashions Finest Africa we want this to change and this is why we have decided to debut the Fashions Finest Africa Awards.
There are 22 categories and 6 of the categories are open for people to cast their votes for who they think best fits while the remaining 16 categories would be properly vetted by our carefully selected judges whom have been selected based on their exploits in their chosen fields and they would choose the final winners.
The fashion extravaganza will kick off on Friday Morning with a Fashion conference where those who matter in the fashion industry and government will take on panel sessions, then later in the evening the prestigious Fashions Finest Awards will take place. We will also play hosts to Exhibitors and our marketplace vendors giving the opportunity to fashion lovers to shop till you drop. The fashion show will continue Saturday and Sunday featuring Student designers, New and Emerging designers and established designers out of Africa.
How to Vote
Log on to www.fashionsfinestafrica.com/voting for who you think best fits.
VOTING CATEGORIES
Male Model of the year
Victor Ndigwe - Beth Model Management Africa
Sacha M'Baye - Select Models
Adonis Bosso - DNA Models
David Agbodji - DNA Models
Toyin Oyeneye - Ice Model Management
Seun Logan
Davidson Obennego - Beth Model Management Africa
Tosan Dudun - Mahogany Model Management
Female model of the year
Halima Aden
Khoudia Diop - The Coloured Girl
Myever Akinleye - Few Model
Mayowa Nicholas - Beth Model Management Africa
Uju Marshal
Ayomide Ayodele - Mahogany Model Management
Chika Emmanuella -
Fashion Retail store of the year
Temple Muse
Grey Velvet
Zazaii
Nelly Wandji
Samuel Mensah
Payporte
Fashion Icon of the year
Iman
Angélique Kidjo
Ohimai Atafo
Deola Sagoe
Kathy Anthony
Somkele Iyamah
Fashion Blogger of the year
Akosua Vee
Nanci Mwai
Kefilwe Mabote – KefiBoo
Tracy Jamilatu Iddrissu - Style by Trey
Aderonke Enoabasi Adefalujo – Rhonkefella
Denola Adepetun - Denola Grey
Temi Otedola – jtofashion
Akin Faminu - The Fashion Epidemic
Sharon Ojong
Fashion Influencer of the year
AKin Faminu - The Fashion Epidemic
Abisola Kola-Daisi – AKDLifestyle
Aderonke Enobasi – Rhonkefella
Toke Makinwa
Thithi Nteta
Ini Dima-Okojie
Franklin Saiyalel - Kenyan Stylista
Afua Rida
Fisayo Longe – Mirror Me
CATEGORIES THAT WOULD BE JUDGED BY FFA AWARDS PANEL
Designer of the year
Ohimai Atafo - Mai Atafo
Lisa Folawiyo - Lisa Folawiyo
Andrea Iyamah - Andrea Iyamah
Taibo Bacar(Mozambique) - Taibo Bacar
David Tlale (South Africa) - David Tlale
Duro Olowu - Duro Olowu
Amaka Osakwe - Maki Oh
Emerging Designer of the Year
Wisdom Franklin - Weiz Dhurm Franklyn
Tokyo James - Tokyo James
Derin Fabikun - Fablane by Derin
Rich Mnisi (South Africa) - Rich Mnisi
Recho Omondi (Kenya) – OMONDI
Menswear Designer of the Year
Ohimai Atafo - Mai Atafo
Clement Mudiaga Enajemo - Mudi Africa
Kola Kuddus - Kola Kuddus Couture
Laduma Ngxokolo (South Africa) - Maxhosa by Laduma
Rich Mnisi (South Africa) - Rich Mnisi
Adebayo Oke-Lawal - Orange Culture
Women’s Wear Designer of the Year
Toju Foyeh - Toju Foyeh
Matopeda – Topefnr
Tubo – Tubo
Derin Fabikun - Fablane by Derin
Korto Momolu (Liberian) - Korto Momolu
Kofo Ansah (Ghana) - Kofo Ansah
Young Designer of the Year
Sandrah Tubobereni – Tubo
Adebayo Oke-Lawal - Orange Culture
Solome Katongole (Uganda) - Solome Katongole Cultural Couture
Emmanuel Okoro - Emmy Kasbit
Seun Morafa – MORAFA
Tokyo James - Tokyo James
Makeup Artist of the Year
Banke Meshida Lawal - BM pro
Jide of St.Ola - Jide of St.Ola
Joyce Jacobs Beauty (South Africa) - Joyce Jacobs Beauty
Shomyalag – Elaine Shobanjo
Maryjane Onouha – Zaron
Stylist of the Year
Oluwatosin Ogundadegbe - The Style infidel Studio
Empress Jamila (Ghana) - Style by Trey
Akosua Vee (Ghana) - Akosua Vee
Moashy Styling - Moashy Styling
Jeremiah Ogbodo - Swanky Jerry
Harvella Styles - Harvella Styles
Rhoda Ebun - Rhoda Ebun
Fashion Show of the Year
Glitz Africa Fashion Week (Ghana)
Mercedes - Benz Fashion week (South Africa)
Swahili Fashion Show (Kenya)
Lagos Fashion and Design Week
GTBank Fashion Weekend
Outstanding Contribution to Nigerian Fashion Award
Deola Sagoe
Agbani Darego
Omoyemi Akerele
Zizi Cardow
Chimamanda Adichie
Accessories Designer of the Year
Katherine - Mary Pichulik(South Africa) – Pichulik
Laura Nyahuye (Zimbabwe) – AdornU
Ashley Heather (South Africa) - Ashley Heather Jewellery
Lisa Folawiyo - Lisa Folawiyo
Morin Obaweya – Morin O
Urez Kulture - Urez kulture
Creative of the Year
Obinna Omeruo - Obe Spoke
Akhigbe Okhai – Leankid Illustrations
Kobby Adu (Ghana) - Kobby Adu
Pola Maneli (South Africa) - Pola Maneli
Papa Oppong (Ghana) - Papa Oppong
Shoe Designer of the Year
Temilade Osinfade – T.T Dalk
Mikhayel "Mikjagga" Tesfaye (Ethiopia) - Mikhayel "Mikjagga" Tesfaye
Nuba Elamin, Lynn & Tetsi Bugaari (Kenya and Uganda) - Bugisi – Ruxx
Adebola martins - Marco Martinez
Keeks – Jide Ipaye
Bag Designer of the Year
Femi Oyelabi – FemiHandBags
Zainab Ashadu – Zashadu
O'Eclat - O'Eclat Designs
Akaoua Afriye Kumi (Ghana) – AAKS
Morin Obaweya- Morin.O
Adele Dejak (Kenya) - Adele Dejak
Fashion Photographer of the Year
Emmanuel Oyeleke - EOP Studios
Kelechi Amadi Obi - Kelechi Amadi Obi
Lyra Aoko (Kenya) - Lyra Aoko
Simon Denier (South Africa) – SDR Photo
Kola Oshalusi – Insigna Media
Reze Bonna ( South Africa) - Reze Bonna
Fashion Magazine of the Year
MADE
Glam Africa
Fashion Ghana Magazine
Schick Magazine
Bella Naija Style
Escape Magazine
Indigenous Fabric Maker of the Year
Adesona Oluwayemisi - Ykaris Fashion
Kabby Adisa - Kabby Adisa Alasooke
House of Asooke
Deroyal Fabrics
Adire lounge
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