As you’re no doubt aware, since the turn of the millennium, Lagos – Nigeria and West Africa’s largest city – has quickly established itself as a global cultural hub. That’s typically attributed to its thriving music and film industry, which the world has to thank for the gifts of Nollywood, Afrobeats, alté and more; one less widely acknowledged, though, is the city’s formidable style culture. Over the past 15 years, a key catalyst in this respect has been Omoyemi Akerele’s Lagos Fashion Week , a yearly event that distills the city’s inimitable vibe and flair for dressing, and serves as a proud platform for African fashion, broadcasting it to the world.

Its anniversary edition will unfold over the coming week, with over 60 designers on the schedule – with the likes of Adama Paris, Nkwo

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