By Barth Ozah
Ahead of the 1st December, African Cultural Fashion Awards (ACFA), Amb. Judith Shu’aibu, Chief of Operations, Africulfash and Event Coordinator has unveiled the list of award recipients as well as award categories.
Shu’aibu who in a statement announced the change of venue to Nicon luxury, Abuja, said the theme of the programme: “Empowerment through Threads: Uniting for Sustainable Development” reflects the transformative power of fashion in advancing sustainable development and creating opportunities for prosperity within African communities.
African Cultural Fashion Awards 2024, is a prestigious event that celebrates the intersection of African cultural heritage, sustainable development, and the power of fashion as a catalyst for positive change.
She also unveiled the award recipients as well as award categories thus: Global African fashion Icon, Ngozi Okonjo Iweala, Embodiment of African Fashion, Sen. Godswill Akpabio (GCON), Sen Victor Umeh, Hon. Ikenga Ugo Chinyere, Amina J. Mohammed, African Fashion Icons, Governor Abiodun (Ogun), Governor Charlse Soludo (Anambra), Governor Peter Ndubisi Uba ( Enugu), Best Dressed Governors (6) regions,Governor Adeleke (Southwest)
Gov Alex Oti ( Southeast),Gov Sherif or Fubara( South South), Gov Uba Sani (North West), Gov Bala Mohamed, (North East- tentative), Gov Umar Bago (North Central).
Best dressed Governor in Africa, Gov. Zamfara, Best dressed lawmaker, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, Best dressed Ministers, Hon Festus Kiyamo, Hon Barr. Nkeiru, African Cultural Fashion Heritage, Hannatu Musa Musawa, Dillion, Most Stylish African celebrity – RMD, Most Stylish African Fashion influencer – Porsherella.
Community Development in African Fashion Award, Africa Development Bank – Afro-economics, Elevate Africa, TY Danjuma Foundation, Excellence in African Fashion Photography, Big H, Dittomatic, Master of African Fashion Excellence, Ugo Monye, Digital African fashion media platform of the year, Style Rave iloveafrica.
Outstanding Impact in African Cultural Fashion Industry, Obi Asika, Lifetime Achievement Award, Folorunsho Alakija, Ethical and Sustainable Fashion designer in African Fashion, Rahela ( Ethiopia), Romy Jay (Tanzania), Fay designs( Zambia), Noor tribe (Italian – Tanzania/ Kenya designer), African Cultural media Personality of the year, kachi Offiah (Arise)