๐Meet Lauren: Agronomist, artist + founder of 3 initiatives including @StyleByLavender -a goods exchange/fashion incubator in Ghana.
There's much talk on the subject of #Sustainability in Fashion; we're hoping she shares frank thoughts on this, and more.
#BuildingWestAfrica
๐ Meet Nuel: Editor & producer extraordinaire, heโs a key player both in Accra and other francophone cities.
Weโre counting on him to share his thoughts on why Ghanaians must actively engage beyond their immediate borders.
#BuildingWestAfrica
๐Meet Aristide: Bent on expanding the definition of "African Fashion" beyond #waxprint, he highlights the continent's plurality through color, poetry, culture + his use of local textiles.
Hear more on how he does this during our chat on #BuildingWestAfrica.
Bohten is pleased to support @the_bofg and young African creatives coming together to host the first-ever regional webinar on fashion ecosystems #BuildingWestAfrica.
Had the pleasure of working with Maya today. And she's such a joy.
Looking forward to hearing her share some of the experiences she'd had, working as a model in Accra.
Bohten is pleased to support @the_bofg and young African creatives coming together to host the first-ever regional webinar on fashion ecosystems #BuildingWestAfrica.
๐ผ ๐๏ธ This Sat: Our 1st Regional Webinar goes live! A fashion convo and important first step towards #BuildingWestAfrica.
There will be amazing representation from: ๐ง๐ฏ ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐จ๐ฎ ๐บ๐ธ ๐ณ๐ฌ ๐ง๐ซ.
Register for free & let your voice be heard.
โฑ๏ธ2pm ๐ Oct. 17
๐ https://t.co/TPectIkxWw
๐ Meet Maya: A native of Burkina Faso, Maya began modelling shortly after moving to Ghana.
As an key part of fashion, we must amplify the voices of models. We take pride in having Maya engage us with her experiences and views firsthand.
#BuildingWestAfrica
โฑ๏ธ2pm ๐ Oct. 17
๐Meet Theodora: a jewelry designer in ๐ณ๐ฌ , she uses her visual arts background to create pieces that tell personal & cultural stories.
A beneficiary of the Tony Elumelu Foundation Fund (@TonyElumeluFDN) we're keen to hear her tips on making it all work. #BuildingWestAfrica