Entertainment Week Africa · 17–22 November 2026 · Lagos

The Nigerian Override: Closing the Gap in the Global Fashion Operating System

The era of African fashion acting as a mere mood board for heritage global brands has officially ended. Today, Nigerian designers are not just influencing the global aesthetic. They are defining it. Runways, retail…

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