Focus on Africa - Is African fashion redefining global style?
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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
Published on Friday, 15th May 2026.
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