Africa Fashion Week Nigeria (AFWN) has announced its highly anticipated return with the “Detty December Edition”, set to take place on December 20–21, 2025, at the JRandle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History in Onikan, Lagos.
The 2025 edition marks a bold new chapter for the continent’s largest showcase of African design — transforming it into a full-scale fashion festival that celebrates style, commerce, culture, and creativity in one unforgettable Lagos experience.
“Fashion is a language of identity, and Africa’s long-neglected voices deserve to be heard on the global stage,” said Queen Aderonke Ademiluyi Ogunwusi, Founder and Executive Director of Africa Fashion Week Nigeria.
“With the Detty December Edition, we are turning Lagos into a festival ground where heritage, commerce, innovation and celebration meet under one roof. Naming the JRandle Centre as our home for this edition allows us to weave fashion directly into heritage, showing that what we wear, how we create, and where we gather are all facets of our culture.”
Over the years, AFWN and its sister platforms have hosted more than 3,000 designers and attracted over 90,000 visitors, including buyers, fashion professionals, and global media. The 2025 Detty December Edition will expand the AFWN experience beyond traditional runway formats, reimagining it as a vibrant, interactive festival.
Attendees can expect curated runway shows featuring established and emerging designers, a designer marketplace, live music and DJ sets, immersive cultural activations, sustainability showcases, and exclusive after-party experiences that capture the energy of Lagos’s famous December season.
The choice of venue — the JRandle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History — underscores AFWN’s commitment to positioning African fashion within its cultural and historical context.
“Detty December is our bold statement that 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.”
The Detty December Edition reaffirms AFWN’s mission to bridge heritage and modernity — showing that African fashion is not just about aesthetics, but a vehicle for cultural continuity, economic opportunity, and social identity.
The JRandle Centre’s vibrant architecture and cultural programming make it an ideal backdrop for a fashion festival that is as much about storytelling as it is about style.
Attendance at the event is free, but advance registration is required to ensure proper guest management, traffic flow, and security.
Details regarding designer submissions, volunteer opportunities, and accreditation will be announced 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.
Africa Fashion Week Nigeria (AFWN) is a pioneering platform that celebrates African fashion, spotlights emerging and established designers, and connects creativity with commerce and culture.
Founded by Queen Aderonke Ademiluyi Ogunwusi, AFWN serves as a catalyst for African fashion’s global growth — blending runway showcases, business opportunities, and cultural expression to create one of the most dynamic fashion movements on the continent.
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