African Fashion Masters Award (AFMA): Nominations Are Now Open

Alright creatives — this one’s for you.

The African Fashion Masters Award (AFMA) has officially opened for nominations as of 23 March, and it’s time to shine a spotlight on the incredible talent shaping Africa’s fashion scene. From designers and tailors to the skilled creatives working behind the scenes, AFMA is all about celebrating the creativity, craftsmanship, and innovation driving fashion across the continent.

If you’ve been designing, sewing, creating, or building a fashion brand, this is your chance to get recognized and showcase your work to a wider audience across Africa.

Here’s the exciting part — once nominations close on 25 April, winners of the AFMA will be decided through online voting, giving fans, followers, and fashion lovers the chance to support their favorite creatives.

🏆 Who Can Be Nominated?

The African Fashion Masters Award (AFMA) welcomes talented creatives from across the fashion industry, including:

Fashion designers
Tailors and sewing professionals
Pattern makers
Photographers and visual storytellers
Fashion brands and creative entrepreneurs

Whether you’re just starting out or already making waves, AFMA is a platform designed to celebrate your talent and craft.

✨ Award Categories

AFMA 2026 recognizes excellence across a wide range of categories, including:

Africa’s Most Creative Fashion Designer
Africa’s Best Sewing Craftsmanship
Africa’s Best Ready-to-Wear Designer
Africa’s Best Traditional / Native Wear Designer
Africa’s Excellence in Traditional / Native Wear Sewing
Africa’s Best Suit Designer
Africa’s Best Streetwear Designer
Africa’s Best Pattern Maker
Africa’s Best Outfit Finishing
Africa’s Best Shoe Maker
Africa’s Best Beadwork Designer
Africa’s Fashion Brand of the Year
Africa’s Best Photographer

Each category highlights the creativity, skill, and craftsmanship that continue to shape Africa’s vibrant fashion industry.

📝 How to Submit a Nomination

Participating in AFMA is simple:

Fill out the online nomination form → [Insert Link]
Upload photos or samples of your work
Complete the registration payment → [Insert Payment Link]
Upload proof of payment

After the nomination period closes, selected nominees will advance to the AFMA online voting stage, where the public will vote for the winners.

🌍 Why Participate?

Taking part in AFMA gives creatives the chance to:

Showcase their work to a wider African audience
Gain recognition within the fashion community
Build visibility for their brand or craft
Connect with supporters who believe in their talent

The African Fashion Masters Award is an initiative by Invogue Africa, designed to celebrate and elevate Africa’s fashion creatives. By highlighting designers, tailors, beadmakers, shoemakers, and fashion brands, Invogue Africa ensures the spotlight is on those shaping the continent’s style and craftsmanship.

⏰ Important Dates

AFMA Nominations Open: 23 March
AFMA Nominations Close: 25 April
AFMA Online Voting Begins: [Insert Date]
AFMA Voting Ends: [Insert Date]

African fashion continues to grow, evolve, and inspire the world — and the African Fashion Masters Award (AFMA) by Invogue Africa is here to celebrate the creatives behind it.

If you’ve been putting in the work, this is your moment. Submit your nomination and get ready for Africa to vote! 🌍✨