On the 24^th of June 2011, an evening exploring African photography, fashion, style and identity in celebration of the exhibition Figures & Fictions: Contemporary South African Photography to look back to image-makers who captured the excitement, optimism and sense of freedom of post-independence African nations from the 1960s and forward to a new generation of Afropolitans, global tastemakers whose sensibilities are rooted in their African identities was celebrated.

The event was organised by Minna Salami - founder of MsAfropolitan and assisted by creative director Ola Shobowale, the special fashion show for one night only was to show the rise of Afropolitan fashion aesthetic. Outfits were specially styled for the evening by top African designers such as Tiffany Amber, Jewel by Lisa, KemKem Studio, Eki Orleans, Chichia London, Ituen Basi, Bestow Elan and many more.

Highlight of the evening also included Kora instrumental by Jally Kebba Susso.

Credits

Founder MsAfropolitan: Minna Salami

Photos: Rob Sheppard
Creative Director: Ola Shobowale
Head Stylist: Sharna-Marie Francis 
Assistant Stylist: Lisa Chinwire
Assistant: Alma Jackson-Davis

Lead Make-Up Artist: Misha Terrett using Misha Terrett Cosmetics
Make-Up Artist: Karen Salandy
Hair Stylist: Signature by Design

Featured Designers

Tiffany Amber
Jewel by Lisa
Bestow Elan
Eki Orleans
Ituen Basi
Beatrice k Newman
Chichia London
Kemkem Studio
Zebra Living
AiFA Clothing
Nic*Fish
Aya Morrison
Pia Love
Afro-chique
Bianou
Debonair
Eva Sonaike
Hayley Kruger
Mo-saique
Senga K designs
Abi
Joansu