he AFWL 2013 African Arts and Fashion Banquet, greatly supported by our Patron, Princess Fifi Ejindu, was an African arts and style renaissance fundraiser in aid of youth empowerment in Africa. Programmed to provide initial support and capital for talented student fashion designers and artists with an African theme, the platform creates opportunities that foster partnerships with business communities globally that gives the designers business links, a range of clientele connections and wealth creation synergies.
director of the Smithsonian Institute.
The Banquet featured an art exhibition by Tiwani Art Gallery of London. Keynote speaker was Professor Edward Ayensu, eminent Ghanaian Economist and former
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Other speakers were Her Excellency, Mrs. Obioma Liyel Imoke, First Lady of Cross River State of Nigeria and His Excellency, Hon. Walther Mzembi, Minister of Tourism Zimbabwe. In an evening of class and creativity to map out ways of empowering African fashion talent and give them a footing on the global front, attendees of the Banquet read was a roll call of diplomats and celebrities from the world of international arts and fashion; attendess actress and recording artist Alexandra Burke; TV presenter and personality June Sarpong and artist Yinka Shonibare MBE.
Top left: Alexandra Burke. Top right: AWFL Fashion Ambassador Shingai Shoniwa. Clockwise from bottom left: Show Producer Mr Mahogany with models; Artist Yinka Shonibare MBE with AFWL Founder Ronke Ademiluyi; SKY News presenter Lukwesa Burak; AFWL Ambassador NoĂŤlla Coursaris Musunka; Ronke Ademiluyi and Chief Edem Duke; AFWL Patron Fifi Ejindu with husband Barr Ejindu; TV presenter June Sarpong; Ronke Ademiluyi and designer Adebayo Jones.
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