Africa’s Fashion Talent Needs Access | Nigeria News

Africa’s got fire fashion talent, but it’s stuck in the lab—until now. Ananse Centre for Design in Lagos just graduated 30+ aspiring fashion entrepreneurs after a grueling, hands-on program that taught them everything from stitching to scaling a brand. Led by Sam Mensah, the initiative proves talent isn’t the problem—it’s access. With backing from the Mastercard Foundation, Ananse is building a sustainable pipeline: graduates get ongoing support, production access, and global exposure. This isn’t a one-time win—it’s the start of a movement to turn raw creativity into lasting, profitable careers across the continent. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/18b258c8a9cedc0b