AFWN 2025: Designer Spotlight, Influencer Feature & Festival Experiences
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- December 6, 2025
As we count down to Africa Fashion Week Nigeria 2025, we continue to spotlight the remarkable creatives, storytellers, and cultural voices shaping this year’s edition.
Designer Spotlight: Insyd/Owt Creatives (Lesotho)
From the Kingdom of Lesotho comes Insyd/Owt Creatives, a sustainable fashion house founded by sibling duo Bohloeki and Boikokobetso Sibolla. Their work is a thoughtful blend of heritage and innovation, each piece carrying the spirit of Basotho culture and earth-centered craftsmanship.
Insyd/Owt is known for its inventive use of deadstock denim, hand-crafted details, and production techniques designed to minimize waste. Their signature inspiration comes from litema, a centuries-old Basotho art form where women engrave meaningful motifs into mud-plastered walls. The brand reimagines this practice through hand block printing, creating garments that feel both ancestral and contemporary.
Their AFWN 2025 showcase invites audiences to witness how tradition and sustainability can meet in a way that is distinctly artistic and Basotho.
Runway Personality: Ryonne Becky Razaq (dearryonne)
Walking the runway this year is Ryonne Becky Razaq, a Lagos-based fashion and lifestyle creator with a flair for visual storytelling.
Ryonne’s content is rooted in authenticity, soft confidence, and a strong sense of visual identity. She turns everyday moments into aesthetic stories that resonate deeply with women finding their voice and owning their space.
Her presence on the AFWN runway celebrates the new generation of African voices who merge style with storytelling and who show up with originality, intention, and heart.
Experience Highlight: The AFWN Red Carpet
Before the runway lights come on, the AFWN experience begins at the Red Carpet, our lively welcome into the world of Lagos December.
Expect cameras, interviews, fashion moments, and that unmistakable festive energy from the minute you step in. Whether you’re showcasing your personal style, meeting creatives, or soaking in the atmosphere, the Red Carpet sets the tone for an unforgettable day at AFWN.
Come ready to shine, the cameras will be waiting.
Countdown to AFWN 2025
The official countdown has begun.
- Dates: December 20–21, 2025
- Venue: J. Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture & History, Onikan, Lagos
AFRICA FASHION WEEK NIGERIA
20th-21st DECEMBER, 2025
J.RANDLE CENTRE
ABOUT AFRICA FASHION WEEK NIGERIA
Africa Fashion Week Nigeria is the premier platform celebrating the vibrant world of African fashion. As the largest global showcase of emerging African creatives, AFWN unites designers, models, and fashion enthusiasts to highlight the richness of African heritage, innovation, and craftsmanship. From bold prints to contemporary designs, this event bridges tradition and modernity, putting African fashion on the global stage.
