The fashion scene took off on a rather slow note due to the general election earlier in the year.
Here are some of the events that later shook the industry.
Africa Fashion Week Nigeria
For the second time running, different designers showcased collections of print dresses, red carpet gowns, ready-to-wear outfits, and some great designs for men between May 23 and 24.
Venue was Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.
After hosting the event yearly in London, organisers of the Africa Fashion Week London first brought the African inspired fashion event to Nigeria in 2014.
It showcased over 50 emerging, upcoming, and young designers to a global audience of industry experts, media houses, and the general public.
Designers also presented their new collections to a global audience at Eko Hotel & Suites between August 23 and 24.
Lending their names and showcasing alongside the designers were veteran designers with over 20 years in the fashion industry, Adebayo Jones, Ade Bakare, Zizi Cardow, and Tina Lobondi, among others.
Africa Fashion Week Nigeria 2015 aims is to act as a fashion scout for new creative and innovative designers in the African fashion industry.
Lagos Fashion & Design Week
Lagos Fashion & Design Week (LFDW) 2015 held from October 18 to 31.
Organised by Style House Files, the aim of the platform was to scout for, support, and develop emerging creative talent that can stimulate the growth of Nigeria’s fashion industry.
This year, LFDW had Heineken as the new headline partner.
For five years, LFDW has remained dedicated to the growth and promotion of creatives in the industry by nurturing, fine tuning, rewarding their skills, and providing them with a solid platform for achieving their goals.
This vision is primarily centered on providing support to designers via mentorship, education, and capacity building as well as opportunities to present their work before an audience that facilitates commerce.
African superstars rock Lagos at AFRIMA
It was a phenomenal night for African music, culture, entertainment, fashion, and African music lovers across the world as the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), in partnership with the African Union (AU), held the 2015 edition at Eko Hotel & Suites in Lagos on November 15.
One of the high points was the honour bestowed on former Lagos State Governor, Bola Tinubu, as Africa Pillar of Arts and Culture. AFRIMA legendary award was given to Black Mambazo for still staying strong after five decades.
African artistes who recorded their names on the award winners’ list included Vanessa Mdee (South Africa), Yemi Alade (Nigeria), AKA (South Africa), Stanley Enow (Cameroon), Flavour (Nigeria), Tsedenia (Ethiopia), Darey (Nigeria), M’vula (Angola), Olamide (Nigeria), Wiyaala (Ghana), Adekunle Gold (Nigeria), Kiss Daniel (Nigeria), Jose Chameleone (Uganda), and Praiz (Nigeria).
Unoaku wins Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria contest
Unoaku Anyadike, Miss Anambra, emerged winner of the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (MBGN) on October 23 and went on to represent Nigeria at the Miss World pageant.
First runner up was Miss Ebonyi, second runner up Miss Abuja, third runner up Miss Bauchi, and fourth runner up Miss Edo.
The event, held in Calabar, was attended by Cross River State Governor, Ben Ayade.
