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25 students graduate from Christie Brown Academy
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The Christie Brown Academy (CBA), in partnership with the MasterCard Foundation, has graduated its second cohort of fashion entrepreneurs in Accra last week.
The event celebrated 25 creatives who completed an intensive one-year pilot programme designed to equip young Africans with the tools to build globally competitive and sustainable fashion businesses.
The Christie Brown Academy, which is founded by renowned Ghanaian designer Aisha Ayensu, is redefining fashion education in Africa with a core mission to empower young African creatives through transformative curriculum that prioritises the business of fashion and creative design.
The event featured a fashion show spotlighting the participants’ original collections which were a reflection of their personal growth, cultural identity, and commitment to innovation.
At the event, the MasterCard Foundation awarded $1,000 seed funding to three outstanding participants, namely Barbara Clement, Mavis Nelson, and Nancy Osei to support their fashion ventures.
Speaking at the ceremony, the founder and Director of Christie Brown Academy, Ms Ayensu, said “through the Christie Brown Academy, we are meeting these participants at the point of their needs and bridge the gap between creativity and entrepreneurship in Africa’s fashion industry.”
Representing the MasterCard Foundation, Nene Diallo, Capacity Development and Mass Entrepreneurship Lead – Pan African Programmes, commended the partnership with the Foundation’s vision to unlock the potential of African youth.
By Esinam Jemima Kuatsinu
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Ayawaso West Wuogon, John Dumelo, is one of the most talked about fashion icons that blends tradition with modern style.
He was one of the pillars acting in Ghana revolved, but in fashion, he is a colossus.
Unlike his peers, Dumelo appears very simple in some of the sophisticated fashion designs and brands in the country.
He is noted for his simple appearance in modest colours with few accessories.
His style reflects his identity and national pride.
For him, fashion is more than just an appearance.
Once worn mainly by chiefs and people of Northern Ghana, Smock, the traditional attire has been redesigned for a new generation.
Today’s smocks come in modern cuts, bold colours, and fine embroidery, making them suitable for weddings, offices, and casual outings.
Designers and weavers are transforming traditional smock with contemporary cuts, vibrant colours to appeal to all ages.
Each piece reflects hours of handwork and generations of skill. The Smock continuous to be a timeless wear for casual and corporate
