Global Fashion & Art Personalities Set to Be Honoured at AFAA 2025

With just few days to go, excitement is building ahead of the 2025 African Fashion and Art Award (AFAA), as top creative personalities from across six continents prepare to converge on Abuja for what organisers describe as the most significant edition yet. The event, which marks AFAA’s 5th anniversary, will take place on Friday, December 5, 2025, at the Congress Hall of the Transcorp Hilton Hotel.

This year’s milestone celebration is expected to draw policymakers, global fashion leaders, art collectors, cultural diplomats, creative entrepreneurs, and entertainment figures to the nation’s capital for a night of cultural prestige and high-level networking. “AFAA 2025 is not just an award ceremony; it is a global stage celebrating Africa’s creative power and uniting innovators who are shaping the continent’s future,” the organiser Mr. Kingsley Amako said during a pre-event visit to the Mr. Ahmed Bashir Sodangi the Director General of the National Gallery of Art, an Agency of the Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy.

The anniversary edition will feature a major Fashion and Art Conference, complete with keynote presentations, masterclasses, roundtable workshops, exhibitions, Sip-and-Paint sessions, and a runway showcase leading up to the prestigious AFAA Award Gala.

With the theme “Building a Timeless and United Africa’s Creative Future,” the event aims to deepen cross-border partnerships and accelerate the continent’s creative impact. Organisers say the 5th anniversary marks a defining moment for AFAA as it expands its reach, strengthens collaborations, and amplifies its influence on global creative culture.

As government officials, diplomatic communities, models, fashion enthusiasts, media organisations, and notable personalities travel from Lagos and other parts of Africa to Abuja, guests can expect a colourful red carpet, dazzling fashion displays, comedy, music, dance, and an atmosphere of celebration befitting a global creative festival.

Organisers have announced that media accreditation and seat reservations are now officially open, with limited tables available. Interested guests are advised to contact the AFAA Guest Management Team to secure their seats ahead of the historic event.