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Following the success of the maiden edition of the fashion show dedicated to celebrating the plus sized African woman, Plussize Fashion Week Africa (PFWA) is back again this year and promises to be bigger, better and more exciting. Themed #BeautifullyMe, a line up of designers from all over Africa and other continents are ready to showcase their exquisite craft on the runway.
Holding at the Main Banquet Hall, Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, it will feature red carpet, master classes, a gala night and an after party on Sunday.
The activities this year has already begun with the search for Africa’s Next Plus-size Model (ANPM), where the participants will grace the stage at the PFWAFRICA and the winner will get international modeling exposure.
This year’s modeling competition will only be open to the models under the Golden Curvy Modeling Agency as this guarantees that the models will be well trained by the best and of high standards.
There would be exhibitions running for the two days where designers and retailers will display their wares for visitors that will attend from all over the world. Emerging and established designers will also be bringing their A-game to the runway to showcase their creativity and diversity.
On the Finale day, there will be the maiden edition of a Masterclass called “Glow up and Flawless”. This year’s master class will see plus-sized ladies being taught about mental well-being, body positivity, and self-confidence. Panelists include Bunmi Aboderin-Talabi, Bukky Karibi-Whyte, Omilola Oshikoya, Glory Edozien, Gbemisola Adebayo, Dumebi Agbakoba, Feyi Luther, Chisom Ogbummuo, Titi Akinkugbe, Bukola Alba, Aderonke Eno Adefalujo, Temi George Taylor and Moremi Elekwachi. It would be hosted by Yetty Ogunnubi and moderated by Temi Aboderin-Alao.
The final day will close with the fashion gala night, which is set to be an exclusive event where awards will be given to those who have contributed immensely in the plus size industry in Africa.
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