— Set for December 20–21, 2025
Africa Fashion Week Nigeria, AFWN returns to Lagos as a two-day fashion festival — blending runway shows, pop-up markets, live music, masterclasses and after-parties to celebrate African design and culture.
Africa Fashion Week Nigeria (AFWN) today announced the theme for AFWN 2025: “The Naija December Experience” Billed for December 20 and 21, 2025, AFWN will make a major comeback this year with a renewed vision to transform the continent’s largest showcase of African design into a full-blown fashion festival in Lagos.
The Naija December Experience expands the AFWN experience beyond the runway. Attendees can expect curated runway shows from established and emerging designers, a designer marketplace, live DJ sets and musical performances, sustainable design activations and exclusive after-party experiences that showcase Lagos nightlife and hospitality.
“Fashion is a language of identity, and Africa’s long-neglected voices deserve to be heard on the global stage,” said Queen Aderonke “Ronke” Ademiluyi Ogunwusi, Founder of Africa Fashion Week Nigeria (AFWN). “With The Naija December Experience, we are turning Lagos into a festival ground — where heritage, commerce, innovation and celebration meet under one roof.”
Under the leadership of founder Queen Ronke Ademiluyi Ogunwusi, a longtime champion of African creativity whose portfolio includes founding Africa Fashion Week London and the Adire Oodua Textile & Training Hub; AFWN has built a reputation for elevating emerging talent and merging fashion with culture and purpose. Her vision is that AFWN should be more than a catwalk; it must be a catalyst for economic growth, artistic exchange, and deeper cultural resonance.
AFWN has in previous years served as a showcase and launchpad for designers across Nigeria and the African continent. More than 3,000 designers have participated in AFWN and its sister events to date, drawing more than 90,000 visitors including industry buyers, media and stakeholders. In 2025, the festival is being reimagined to deliver immersive experiences beyond standard fashion week models.
“The Naija December Experience is our bold statement: fashion is celebration, commerce and culture,” said Elizabeth Igwe, Communications & PR Director, AFWN 2025. “This edition reunites designers, buyers, creatives and international guests to celebrate African creativity in an unforgettable festival format, while amplifying new voices and commercial opportunities for our designers.”
Attendance at the event is free, but advance registration is required to ensure proper guest management, traffic flow, and security. Information on designer submissions, volunteer opportunities, and accreditation will be published on AFWN’s official website and social media channels. For media accreditation and interview requests, all inquiries should be directed to Elizabeth Miller PR, the official communications representative for AFWN 2025, via their social media platforms.
