Is African fashion redefining global style?
From fashion runways to red carpets, African designers are redefining style with bold creativity that celebrates identity, culture and heritage.
Africa’s booming fashion industry took centre stage at the 2026 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, where bold African designs dominated online conversations and red-carpet highlights.
Host Nkechi Ogbonna speaks with Ghanaian fashion icon Nana Akua Addo and Nigerian designer Mohammed Abbas about the rise of African luxury fashion, the stories behind their headline-making looks, and how African creativity is redefining global style.
Presenter: Nkechi Ogbonna
Producers: Fana Negash, Basma El Atti and Godwin Asediba
Technical Producer: Herbert Masua
Senior Producer: Carolyne Kiambo Jotham
Editors: Priya Sippy and Maryam Abdalla
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