The Federal Government has officially launched the Nigeria Fashion Federation (NFF) — a new national body designed to coordinate and promote Nigerian fashion in partnership with state governments and key industry players.
Announced on Wednesday by the Minister of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, during a press briefing in Abuja, the NFF will align its work with the Confederation of African Fashion (CAFA) under the Afroliganza vision — a continental initiative championing African unity through fashion, culture, and creative enterprise.
According to Musawa, Nigeria will not only adopt the Afroliganza framework but also become the first African nation to sign the CAFA charter.
“We are transforming commitment into action through institutions, policies, and programmes that turn vision into measurable results,” Musawa said. “The Nigerian Fashion Federation will serve as a national coordinating platform, working closely with governments, youth collectives, and traditional institutions to advance Nigerian fashion on a continental scale.”
Afroliganza, pioneered by the Lai Labode Heritage Foundation, seeks to build bridges between African nations by leveraging the power of design, craftsmanship, and creativity.
Dr. Lai Labode, CAFA’s convener, explained that the new framework provides a clear roadmap that moves the African fashion industry from inspiration to implementation. He emphasized that the NFF will serve as Nigeria’s official national body under CAFA, responsible for coordinating fashion-related initiatives across the country.
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The African fashion economy continues to show strong growth potential. Data from Statista (2025) projects that the continent’s fashion market will reach hundreds of millions of users in the coming years. Africa currently exports textiles, cotton apparel, and footwear worth about $15.5 billion annually, underscoring the continent’s growing influence in global style and trade.
