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African designers are taking US proms by storm, crafting stunning gowns that travel thousands of miles to make teenagers feel like queens and princesses.
This year alone, five designers sold nearly 3,000 dresses, turning prom season into a booming market for African creativity and fashion.
🎬 Produced by: Caleb Ojewale
🎤 Reporter: Chiamaka Enendu
🎥 Filmed by: Walter Fojo & Emmanuel James
🎞️ Edited by: Emmanuel James
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