Focus on Africa, Is African fashion redefining global style?

Focus on Africa

Is African fashion redefining global style?

15 May 2026

23 minutes

Available for over a year

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