2020 was an unprecedented year. Our lives across the globe were upended by the COVID-19 pandemic.
However despite its ugliness, the year brought about a rise in awareness of the way we engage with each other as a global community- with the Black Lives Matter movement becoming a key moment of this period.
It was the desire to ensure that Africa is not left out of this global reckoning that led to the birth of Building African Fashion.
Vision
To create a thriving fashion industry in Africa that is inclusive and open for all
Mission
We want to bring people together to collectively work towards the betterment and growth of the African fashion sector in all aspects
We aim to increase and circulate the opportunities available to fashion brands and professionals within the African fashion sector
Staying consistent with our origins, Inclusion + Equity are key pillars of our work
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The founders
Papa Oyeyemi is the founder and creative director of Maxivive. In addition to his decade long stint at Maxivive, he has contributed to Nigeria’s creative sector through his establishment of BoYC, a collaborative for young Nigerian creatives. He also works as a stylist with his portfolio including a number of notable names in Africa’s entertainment sector. He resides in Lagos, Nigeria.
Udochi Nwogu is a business professional with marketing and strategy experience across a number of sectors-including financial services and technology. She resides in New York City but before then spent 7 years working and helping build industry leading companies in West Africa – in Lagos and Accra. She is currently co-founder and CEO for an on-demand fashion retail platform, ItsMadeToOrder.com.
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