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From left Model Sandrine Mucyo CEO & Manager of the Stage Fashion Showcase and Franco Kabano at the Stage Fashion Showcase 20234 pre-event Institut Francais in Kigali [Photo Credit: SFS]

Why Former Model Franco Kabano Is Backing the Stage Fashion Showcase's Founder

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In the photo, second from the right is Dr. Alice Ikuzwe, Deputy Principal in Charge of Academics and Training at RP-IPRC Kigali, and Mr. Maximilien Kolbe Uwayo Hategekimana, Chief Executive Officer of Kuza Africa Ltd after signing the MOU [Photo Credit: Kuza Africa]

What Fashion Entrepreneurs Will Benefit from the Kuza Africa and RP-IPRC Kigali Partnership?

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[In the photo; the first two collections were made by Matheo, then, a collection made by Umuheto Creative, and the last wedding dress was made by Tanga Designs]

What is Working and What Needs to Change in Rwanda's Fashion Scene?

What is Working and What Needs to Change in Rwanda's Fashion Scene? Rwanda's fashion industry encompasses a broader perspective than many realize. While the term "fashion" often evokes images of designers creating clothing, it also includes tailors, photographers, promoters, bloggers, journalists, and private investors. To thoroughly answer the question of…

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[PHOTO: John Bunyeshuli CEO and founder of the Kigali Fashion Week]

Kigali Fashion Week Founder Addresses Money Allegations

Kigali Fashion Week Founder Addresses Money Allegations After three weeks of silence, Mr. John Bunyeshuli has finally responded to questions that have been circulating in the fashion community about him and his projects, the Kigali Fashion Week (KFW), and the Kigali International Fashion Week. The controversy began when a woman…

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The Africa's Next Super Model 2024 Casting call by the ISIS Models is taking a place in Nairobi

What Should Kenyan Models Expect from Africa's Next Super Model 2024 by ISIS

What Should Kenyan Models Expect from Africa's Next Super Model 2024 by ISIS The modeling industry in Africa has been undergoing a significant transformation in recent years, with agencies and initiatives aimed at showcasing African talent on the global stage. At the forefront of this revolution is the ISIS modeling…

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Workers at New Kigali Designers and Outfitters, a garment factory located in Gasabo district, Gisozi sector[PHOTO NT]

Fashion in Rwanda: Entrepreneur Capitalizes on Opportunity in Clothing Industry

Chantal Murebwa grew New Kigali Designers and Outfitters from a small venture with just two tailors and one sewing machine, into a thriving fashion company. Standing in front of a two-storey brick building, Chantal Murebwa admires the crisp white paint. She has witnessed the entire journey of this structure: from…

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Modeling Agencies Leaders with Sandrine Mucyo in Kigali[PHOTO SS]

Sandrine Mucyo's Efforts to Unite Rwanda's Modeling Industry Face Hurdles

" We want to meet you in person while we discuss and shape together the future of our fashion industry most especially in the Modeling Sector. We’ve been waiting for this time to meet you and hear about what you are doing, and aiming to do and how better we can…

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Celebrating Top 16 Female Entrepreneurs: Driving Innovation and Empowerment in Rwanda's Fashion Industry

Celebrating Top 16 Female Entrepreneurs: Driving Innovation and Empowerment in Rwanda's Fashion Industry The fashion industry in Rwanda has seen a significant rise in recent years, and women have played a crucial role in its development. Despite facing various challenges, Rwandan women in the fashion sector have demonstrated remarkable resilience, creativity,…

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The Stage Fashion Showcase: A Prestigious Fashion Show is Set to Premiere on October 14, 2023

The Stage Fashion Showcase is a hub for models that is not only geared towards booking talent on a national level but also towards planning a fashion show, under the auspices of SSANDUINA Ltd, with the goal of discovering, promoting, and growing Africa's models and fashion designers on a worldwide…

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PART 2: Who's Winning the Race Between Fashion Show Organizers in Rwanda?

In PART 1, our journalist is having an interview with the person who was renamed XZ due to his religion. He is stalking about his experience in the fashion industry in Rwanda. In this PART 2 we will continue his inputs and ideas from his experience by working with Rwanda's…

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