2026/27 · Abuja, Nigeria
Africa's premier fashion event. Three days of craft, culture and commerce on the global runway.
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MAFEST · 2026/27
MAFEST · DESIGNERS
Showcase your collection on the runway and connect with buyers, press, creators, and global audiences across Africa and beyond.
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Connecting leading industry companies with Africa's award-winning runway platform, premium brand exposure, and global fashion audiences.
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Don't miss out on Fashion Festival ticket sales: reserve your seats early before the most exclusive runway experiences sell out.
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Pan-African showcase connecting brands with buyers, distributors, retailers and policymakers under the AfCFTA framework.
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Training 150+ young fashion entrepreneurs in sustainable fashion and waste-to-fashion upcycling through masterclasses and workshops.
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Download the official MAFEST 2026/27 brochure — the full festival programme, designers, venues, and participation details in one document.
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Latest From MAFEST
Dayo Showemimo, Head Media, MAFEST — 2026-09-07
The Organising Committee of the Meet Africa Fashion Festival (MAFEST) has announced the rescheduling of its next edition to September 2027, positioning for its most ambitious and Pan-African edition yet under the theme 'Take Your Place In Africa.'
MAFEST Press Office — 2026-06-01
Over 200 designers from 45 countries confirmed for this year's spectacular runway programme, making it the most international edition yet.
MAFEST Editorial — 2026-05-14
A landmark investment pledge signals government commitment to positioning Nigeria as Africa's fashion capital.
Organisers
MENA Communications Ltd.
FMACCE
Fed. Min. Industry, Trade & Investment
Fed. Min. of Environment
NIDO Africa
MENA Communications Ltd.
FMACCE
Fed. Min. Industry, Trade & Investment
Fed. Min. of Environment
NIDO Africa
Partners
NTDC
NIDO Europe
Modela Couture
Cobikin Solutions LLC
NTDC
NIDO Europe
Modela Couture
Cobikin Solutions LLC
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