Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has announced its partnership with Lagos Fashion Week 2025 that aims to support Lagos Fashion Week 2025 in advancing Africa’s creative economy.
The goal is to promote sustainable production, local manufacturing, and value addition within the fashion and textiles value chain.
“Africa’s creative industries embody both our cultural pride and our economic promise. Through this partnership with Lagos Fashion Week 2025, we are advancing AFC’s commitment to turn that promise into measurable impact,” Samaila Zubairu, President & CEO of AFC said. The focus is on supporting the full fashion value chain. The goal is to empower the youth, strengthen local manufacturing, and drive value addition on the continent.”
“By building critical infrastructure that underpins these creative value chains, AFC is ensuring that Africa’s designers and manufacturers can compete on a truly global stage,” she added.
Lagos Fashion Week
Lagos Fashion Week (LFW) is an annual multi-day event held in Lagos, Nigeria, designed to showcase the best of African fashion to both local and international audiences. It brings together runway shows, designer presentations, showroom activations, business-series talks, and initiatives around sustainability and talent development.
Now in its 15th year, Lagos Fashion Week has become a globally recognised platform showcasing African design excellence and creativity. The 2025 edition will spotlight circular fashion, responsible sourcing, and regional value chains. These are areas where AFC’s infrastructure investments are helping. They bridge Africa’s creative and industrial potential.
Speaking on the partnership, Omoyemi Akerele, Founder of Lagos Fashion Week, said: “We are pleased to welcome AFC as a key partner for Lagos Fashion Week 2025. Their commitment to advancing sustainable infrastructure and local manufacturing aligns with our mission. It helps to strengthen the foundations of Africa’s fashion ecosystem. It fosters meaningful leadership in financing sustainable infrastructure and manufacturing. This aligns perfectly with our vision for a future where Africa’s creative industries not only inspire but also produce and export value from within the continent.”
