Is African fashion redefining global style? | The Conversation | Focus on Africa

Africa’s booming fashion industry took centre stage at the 2026 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, where bold African designs dominated online conversations and red-carpet highlights. Hosts Nkechi Ogbonna and Godwin Asediba spoke with Ghanaian fashion icon Nana Akua Addo and Nigerian designer Mohammed Abbas about the rise of African luxury fashion, the stories behind their headline-making looks, and how African creativity is redefining global style. Presenter: Nkechi Ogbonna and Godwin Asediba Producers: Fana Negash and Basma El Atti Senior Producer: Carolyne Kiambo Jotham Editors: Priya Sippy and Maryam Abdalla Subscribe: http://bit.ly/subscribetoafrica Website: https://www.bbc.com/africa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bbcnewsafrica/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bbcafrica/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbcafrica/