Fashion

Mai El-Darawy is developing Egypt’s lavender industry, driving exports while empowering women, students, and promoting sustainable development. Mai El-Darawy is an Egyptian entrepreneur best known as the Founder …

Mukasahaha Diane empowers women and youth through DIKAM, thus boosting Rwanda’s garment industry and economic growth. Mukasahaha Diane is a Rwandan entrepreneur and public health expert whose work …

Sandrah Tubobereni blends Nigerian heritage with modern design while fostering female entrepreneurship.  Sandrah Tubobereni, a Nigerian leading fashion designer and entrepreneur, has built a career that bridges traditional …

Barbara Alli supports orphaned children in Kenya through food, education, water, and community fundraising.  Barbara Alli, a Ghanaian-Nigerian artist, fashion designer, and humanitarian based in Austria, has been …

Sonia Mugabo boosts Rwanda’s fashion industry with elegant, locally-made clothing. In 2013, Sonia Mugabo returned to Rwanda after completing a degree in Visual Communication and Graphic Design at …

Toluwalope Adigun is building a fashion, food, and retail brand driven by excellence and intentional leadership. Toluwalope Anne Jacob Adigun didn’t wait for perfect conditions to start her …

Hilda Louca is reshaping Egypt’s fashion industry by using MITCHA to professionalise and support local designers.  Since launching the fashion-tech platform MITCHA in 2018, Egyptian entrepreneur Hilda Louca …

Kolade Mayowa is turning crochet into luxury by blending architecture and African craftsmanship into handmade designer fashion. Omobolade “Lade” Kolade Mayowa is the founder of Hooked By Lade, …

Lisa Folawiyo transforms Ankara fabric into luxurious, hand-embellished garments, merging African heritage with global designs.  In 2005, Lisa Folawiyo launched her fashion brand from her home in Lagos …

Studio 189 is building a sustainable fashion ecosystem that empowers African artisans, produces ethically in Ghana, and brings handcrafted, high-quality African fashion to the global stage. Headquartered in …