The 4th edition of Festival for African Fashion and Arts (FAFA) was a glamorous affair showcasing 20 local and international designers from Kenya, UK, Uganda, Italy, Ghana and Nigeria. Hosted at the Ngong racecourse grounds, the lush greenery was turned into fashion central as imaginative designs in all forms, shapes, and sizes were paraded on the catwalk. The event saw veteran fashion and accessory designers showcase alongside newbies thanks to the FAFA Insight, a designer’s competition held earlier in the year.

At a press conference prior to the event, the FAFA panel including Ann McCreath, Ajuma Nasenyana, Randolph Gray and Waridi Schrobsdorff, expressed enthusiasm ahead of the event. “I feel like I can do something. Join the movement for peace,” said Ajuma who was spotted on the runway in several designs. A section of the designers presented conceptual creations that were Feverish Fun at FAFA both daring and whimsical. “My showcase was in two parts. The white bridal or floral represented femininity.

I contrasted this with the snake fabric [on the men] which represented the phallic symbol. Essentially these two sections came together as if in conception, creating life on stage,” said Ghanaian designer, B’Exotiq who was showcasing for the first time at FAFA. Interestingly, FAFA also had top CEOs as well as media and sport personalities moving down the catwalk in riveting designs. Their appearances were met by rapturous applause as was Kenyan designer, Kaveke’s line. Undeniably, he was the man of the night with his crisp line that primarily featured jackets and pants. Themed “Men at Work”, Kaveke had the crowd up on their feet as toned male models confidently walked down the catwalk in his works.

The night’s cuisine, prepared by the Sarova Group, featured a delightful culinary adventure to the four corners of Africa, completing what was justifiably the fashion event of the year.