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.
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