Nigerian designer, Mai Atafo over the
weekend was awarded the Designer of the Year at the Glitz Africa
Fashion Week held in Ghana.
Atafo made a telling statement when he displayed his
impressive collection which included classic men’s suit, bridal wear and
evening wear on the final day of the three day event.
The event which kicked off on Friday, August 17, 2012
featured other designers such as the Ghanaian born South African base Ali
Adams, Peachy Purr (Ghana), House Of Eccentric (Ghana), Vonne
Couture (Nigeria), Kastle Designs & Treasure Chest(U.S) Martial
Tapolo (Paris), Wana Sambo Clothing (Nigeria), Modela
Couture(Nigeria), Ivana Elle Couture (Ghana), Ohema
Ohene (U.K), Gilles Toure (Côte D’ivoire) amongst
others.
Guests included former first lady of Ghana, Nana
Konadu Agyemang Rawlings, Juliet Ibrahim, Confidence Haugen, Dele Momodu, Kwesi
Jyei Darkwa and others.
Other winners included Mina Evans who
bagged the ‘Emerging Designer of the Year’, Doris Adom-Asomaning won
the ‘Female Model of the Year’ award and ‘Male Model of the Year’ went to Zion
Benjamin.
Check out some of Mai Atafo’s collection displayed at the
fashion week below…
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