Glitz & Glam From Fashions Finest Africa Awards: Red Carpet And More…
Yesterday, the Fashions Finest Africa Awards black carpet welcomed various fashion influencers and celebrities as they arrived in stunning ensembles. Hosted by Bolanle Olukanni, the fashion award which essence is to celebrate those who have made a mark in the fashion industry was held at the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. Check out the complete nominees and winners list below:
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
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
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
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
- Uzez kulture – Uzez kulture
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
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
- Jide Ipaye – Keexs
Outstanding Contribution to Nigerian Fashion Award
- Deola Sagoe
- Agbani Darego
- Omoyemi Akerele
- Ziz Cardow
- Chimamanda Adichie
Model of the year
- Ayomide Ayodele (Nigeria) – Winner
Womenswear designer of the year
- Tubo (Nigeria) – Winner
Makeup Artist of the year
- D’ Artiste Dodos (Nigeria) – Winner
Menswear designer of the year
- Mai Atafo (Nigeria) – Winner
Fashion magazine of the year
- Schick Magazine – Winner
Fashion influencer of the year
- Time Makinwa (Nigeria) – Winner
Fashion icon of the year
- Deola Sagoe (Nigeria) – Winner
Young designer of the year
- Emmy Kasbit (Nigeria) – Winner
Designer of the year
- Lisa Folawiyo (Nigeria) – Winner
CEO of Mahogany International Sola Oyebade, popularly known as Mr Mahogany.
The show goes on for two more days on Sunday and Monday, the 27th and 28th of May, 2018 with fashion shows featuring established, new, emerging and student designers. There will be special exhibitions and vendors available to give fashion lovers the opportunity to shop their favourite looks.
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