Nigeria Signs African Fashion Growth Charter at CANEX WKND

The Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Creative Arts in Lagos has been hosting the CANEX WKND 2026 event, which showcases various aspects of the creative economy. The event, which began on November 5, 2026, attracted diverse visitors and featured fashion installations, arts exhibitions, and masterclasses.

On November 5, 2025, Nigeria became the first country to sign the African Fashion Industry Growth Charter, with Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, representing the federal government. Musawa stated that the charter is crucial for economic growth, job creation, and fostering unity among Africans.

She highlighted the need for capacity building and infrastructure to support the fashion industry. Prof. Lai Labode, President of CAFA, noted that Africa has abundant talent but requires structure to achieve a $500 billion fashion economy, emphasizing the importance of unified policy across African nations.