…as Yemisi Suleiman Wins Excellence in Journalism
African Fashion Designers were awarded and celebrated recently at the African Fashion Designers Awards Night.
Yemisi Suleiman of Vanguard Allure was also honoured with the Excellence in Journalism Award for her consistent contribution to fashion reportage and storytelling across Africa.
She joined other recipients at the African Fashion Designers Awards, where Labaleo Collections (Nigeria) and Angelica Nvula (Angola) won African Fashion Designers of the Year for their innovation, craftsmanship, and cultural representation on the runway.
Held at the Podium Event Centre, the night featured a black-carpet showcase, runway presentations, and awards recognising individuals whose work significantly shaped fashion, culture, and creative impact across the continent.
Linus Okorie, Keppy Ekpeyong clinched Lifetime Achievement, Ugochukwu George Igbokwu – ‘Best Hair Stylist’
Adetoun Onanobi – ‘Distinguished Humanitarian’ King VC Perez – ‘Fitness Icon,’ Joy Makun – ‘Skincare Brand Excellence’, Yemisi Suleiman – ‘Excellence in Journalism’ and Queen May – ‘Brand Influencer.’
Others include, Omoni Oboli, Ruth Kadiri – Filmmaking Excellence, Akin Faminu – ‘Fashion Influencer of the Year’, Seyi Vodi – Style Vanguard Award, and Mudi Africa – Fashion Pioneer amongst several others.
