Africa's Highest Fashion Honours
MAFEST
Awards 2026
Celebrating extraordinary achievement in African fashion, design and creative excellence.
2026 Awards
Award Categories
Designer of the Year
Recognizing the most outstanding fashion designer of 2026
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Most Innovative Collection
Celebrating groundbreaking design innovation and creativity
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Best Sustainable Brand
Honoring commitment to environmental responsibility
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Best Emerging Designer
Spotlighting the most promising new talent in African fashion
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Best International Designer
Recognizing global designers who champion African aesthetics
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Best Textile Innovation
Celebrating advancement in African textile production
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Model of the Year
Crowning Africa's most outstanding runway model
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Fashion Brand of the Year
The most influential African fashion brand globally
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Special Recognition
MAFEST Asaba 2025
Award recipients honoured at MAFEST Asaba 2025 for their outstanding contributions to the African creative economy and public service.
MAFEST Laureate 2025
His Excellency Elder Sheriff Oborevwori
The Executive Governor, Delta State
MAFEST Laureate 2025
Mr. Femi Bakre
The Managing Director, Parallex Bank, Lagos
MAFEST Laureate 2025
Hon. Dr (Mrs) Bridget Anyafulu
Member, Delta State House of Assembly
MAFEST Laureate 2025
Mr. Sam Umoh
Executive Secretary, SCC Limited, Abuja
MAFEST Laureate 2025
High Chief Tobi Ekechi
Managing Director, First Generation Mortgage Bank, Abuja
Legacy & Excellence
Hall of Fame
Lifetime Achievement
Ozwald Boateng
UK/Ghana — 2024
Designer of the Year
Aduke Shitta-Bey
Nigeria — 2023
Best International Designer
Imane Ayissi
France/Cameroon — 2022