Africa Fashion
Week London (AFWL) organizers announced the welcome back of Menaye Donkor,
model, philanthropist and champion of African fashion, as AFWL 2013 Ambassador
for the third edition of the fashion event taking place from 1st to 3rd August,
2013.
Africa Fashion
Week London 2013 will see over 100 African designers and exhibitors showcasing
their designs at the event, taking place in the impressive Truman Brewery
space, just off Brick Lane. This years’ AFWL is set to be bigger and better
than ever, and will be the largest fashion event in Europe dedicated to African
and African-inspired fashion. Organisers are expecting over 25,000 people to
attend the event over the course of the three days.
Menaye,
who made her debut as AFWL Ambassador at last year’s event, won the Miss
Universe Ghana pageant back in 2004. She has since used her international
profile to back many causes close to her heart, including supporting talent
from the world of fashion in her home country of Ghana and throughout Africa.
Throughout
her own modelling career, Menaye has walked catwalks and featured in magazines
from North America, Europe and Africa, including in publications such as Vogue,
Vanity Fair and Maxim. She continues to use her attendance at high profile
events around the world to champion designs both inspired by and made in Africa
