The milestone edition brings together a programme built around fashion, cultural expression, professional development, business and networking, while reflecting on a decade of Fancy Africa’s work in the creative industry.
At the centre of the programme is the Fancy Africa Summit, which will create space for conversations around the present and future of Africa’s creative industries. The summit is expected to bring together creative professionals and stakeholders to exchange ideas, knowledge and perspectives on the sector.
The programme also includes masterclasses and workshops, providing opportunities for training and knowledge sharing with professionals and industry experts. The sessions are designed to contribute to skills development while creating opportunities for participants to engage directly with experienced figures within the creative space.
Fashion will remain a major part of the anniversary edition through the Parade and Fashion Runway, where national and international designers will present their collections. The runway will focus on identity, innovation, diversity and African talent, bringing different creative perspectives onto one platform.
Beyond the runway, Fancy Africa will also host Bazars and African Gastronomy, bringing together fashion, art, handicrafts, accessories, beauty, lifestyle products and other creative goods. The marketplace will also introduce visitors to African gastronomy, adding food and culinary traditions to the wider cultural experience.
The anniversary programme also places emphasis on culture and identity, using fashion, art, music, gastronomy and other cultural expressions to explore Africa’s diverse heritage and contemporary creative landscape.
For industry professionals, networking and business will form another important part of the event. Designers, brands, models, partners, media, entrepreneurs, buyers and other creative professionals will have opportunities to connect and develop relationships around the creative economy.
The event will also combine fashion with music, art, culture and entertainment through a programme of performances and experiences, creating a broader platform for audiences to engage with African creativity.
The 10th anniversary allows Fancy Africa to look back at its journey while creating space for the next generation of creatives. Its anniversary theme, “Ubuntu – We Have History, We Are Culture. Africa Rise,” reflects the event’s focus on shared heritage, collaboration and the continued development of Africa’s creative industries.
With a decade of history behind it, Fancy Africa 2026 positions its anniversary edition around three central ideas: celebrating where the platform has come from, bringing the continent’s creative communities together, and creating opportunities for what comes next.
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