The Calabar Art, Fashion, and Industrial Awards (CAFI), made a triumphant debut on August 23-24, 2024, after a brief postponement from its initial dates. Despite the initial setback, CAFI exceeded expectations, drawing in a diverse crowd of fashion enthusiasts and professionals.
The 2-day expo was a resounding success, featuring the CEO of Demfati, Oril Ekunke, and showcasing the best of Nigerian fashion.
Project Lead HarryKent Effiong shared his optimism for the future: "We hope this event will attract more fashion investors and brands to the city, positioning Calabar as a key player on the global fashion map. Special thanks to our designers, particularly Jasmine Afrik and Sanitex Collections, who traveled from Rivers State to join us."
Marks in the CFC sands of time.
Award presented to the 'Don't Cancel Us Podcast' team by project lead - HarryKent Effiong.
CAFI - Calabar Art, Fashion, and Industrial Awards is a part of Calabar Fashion Convention (CFC), which aims to promote the region's creative industries.
In conclusion, the Calabar Fashion Convention was a groundbreaking event that left a lasting impact on the city. We look forward to seeing what next year's CAFI has in store!
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Photos courtesy of CAFI media coverage and Giovani from the Demfati team.