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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
15 May 11AM English United Kingdom News

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