Profile of this prestigious award. 

Get to know more about the award, what to watch out for, who can apply and what are required.

About WAFA

The West African Fashion Awards (WAFA) will hold in different cities in western africa each year. It's aim is to recognise, inspire and promote the wealth of fashion talent within West Africa. The event provides a stepping stone for emerging design talent into the highly competitive fashion arena through networking, promotion and guidance.

Winning or being shortlisted for an Award provides endless rewards for designers who participate as the event offers a great opportunity to increase brand awareness and to showcase designers work in front of industry professionals. The exposure from PR and Marketing generated from taking part in the show is invaluable to anyone who wishes to establish themselves within the fashion industry. Our networking soirée precedes the awards ceremony to give design talent the opportunity to present their work to excited fashionistas, industry professionals, press and media.

What can you expect at the West African Fashion Awards(WAFA)?
West African Fashion Awards(WAFA) attracts an elite audience of leaders from some of West Africa and Africa's top fashion brands, big-name designers and industry influencers, as well as style-leading celebrities.