artsinitiates writer - The inaugural fashion awards for African designers is scheduled for August 22 this year.

The awards will celebrate, recognize and reward designers working on African continent and those in the diaspora for in the rising African fashion.

The awards ceremony will be held at Toney Cumberland Hotel in London.

This exclusive  annual celebration aims to showcase the creative individuals that are largely ignored by the mainstream fashion industry and be a voice for African fashion
designers. 

There will be two glamorous catwalks which are expecting several fashion and media celebrities to grace the awards.

The following public will weigh in on the work of the fashion designers and nominate them
in the following categories:

* AFA Designer of the Year
* Womenswear Designer of the Year
* Menswear Designer of the Year
* Accessory Designer of the Year
* Sponsor’s Award for Emerging Talent (Womenswear)
* Sponsor’s Award for Emerging Talent (Menswear)
* Sponsor’s Award for Emerging Talent (Accessory Design)
* Teen Designer of the Year