From the archive · December 2022 · Ibadan
Fashion Concert 1.0
Fashion as a Tool for Development in Africa
01 — The story
The first Afro-literary fashion concert in Nigeria — literature, music and fashion on one stage.
In December 2022, The AfroLiterary staged its first Fashion Concert in Ibadan. Convened by Titi Kushimo, it set out to give designers and creatives in the city a new way to present their craft — and to ask how fashion can respond to the challenges facing our communities.
The evening combined:
- Live music
- Spoken word
- Afro-dance
- Runway
- Panel discussion
- Style display
02 — Highlights
- Nigeria’s first Afro-literary fashion concert, staged in Ibadan
- Live music, spoken word, Afro-dance and a runway showcase on one programme
- A panel discussion on fashion as a tool for social change
- Designers and creatives from Ibadan given a new platform for their craft
03 — Gallery
04 — In the room
Voices from government, media and the academy.
As reported by Nigerian Tribune, speakers encouraged young Nigerians to put their skills to work on the challenges facing society, and called on government and stakeholders to support the initiative.
Reported speakers & guests
- Tunde Olawuwo — General Manager, Operations, WestMidlands Communications
- Kunle Aderemi — Editor-in-Chief, Invest Africa Magazine
- Dr Wasiu Olatunbosun — Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Oyo State
- Amb. Kazeem Bolarinwa — Special Adviser on Youth and Sports to the Oyo State Governor
- Seye Oyeleye — Director-General, DAWN Commission
- Prof. Remi Aiyede — Department of Political Science, University of Ibadan
- Dr Bisi Olawuyi — Communication and Language Arts, University of Ibadan
Source: Nigerian Tribune, 15 January 2023. Titles as published.