Anans Centre Design Graduates 30 Fashion Entrepreneurs

Anans Centre Design held a graduation ceremony for its first cohort of 30 fashion entrepreneurs on [exact date not provided] in Lekki, Lagos. The participants, who had little to no prior experience in the fashion industry, completed a month-long intensive training program that focused on design, technical skills, and entrepreneurship.

The program included practical training in fashion design, leatherwork, and garment production, ensuring quality assurance and sustainable product development. Sam Mensah, the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Anans Africa, emphasized the importance of bridging the gap between talent and opportunities across Africa, noting that while there is no shortage of talent, access to world-class training and commercial opportunities is often lacking.

Onom Umukoro remarked that graduation marks the beginning of the entrepreneurs' journey rather than the end. The fashion incubator program was implemented in partnership with Mastercard Foundation and Ishk Tolaram Foundation, focusing on expanding opportunities for young people and strengthening Africa's creative economy.