AFI MMA BLACK CARPET EXPERIENCE


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Africa Fashion International revealed the next chapter of its partnership with the Metro FM Music Awards (MMAs) 2025.

As the official fashion partner, AFI is the headline sponsor of the AFI Metro FM Music Awards Black Carpet Experience.

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The AFI Brand Story

Our Evolution

Founded in 2007 by business woman, medical doctor and philanthropist, Dr Precious Moloi-Motsepe , Africa Fashion International (AFI) has evolved from hosting Fashion Weeks in Johannesburg and Cape Town to becoming a global platform showcasing and retailing African fashion. Our mission is to drive local economic opportunities by supporting our partners and fashion entrepreneurs in building sustainable businesses . 

Our Mission

AFI's motto is "To take African Fashion mainstream." We achieve this by:

  • Showcasing African fashion designers globally
  • ⁠Providing market opportunities and training through our incubator, Fastrack
  • Delivering high-quality products that embody creativity, innovation, and self-expression

Our Values

•⁠  ⁠Creating value for communities - We prioritise community development and empowerment

•⁠  ⁠Ubuntu - Our interdependence with communities and the planet drives our actions

 -Love for Africa - Our passion for Africa and its people fuels our commitment to excellence

Our Vision

AFI seeks to be the best Luxury company from Africa, showcasing the continent's creative capital and promoting African fashion globally. With the House of Nala stores in premium locations, including Sandton City Mall and One&Only Hotel in Cape Town, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional products and experiences to our discerning customers.

About House of Nala:

House of Nala celebrates African culture, creativity, and community through curated high end fashion from African designers.

Our name, Nala, means "abundance" in many African languages, reflecting our commitment to showcasing the richness and diversity of Africa and its unique cultures and talents. We empower communities through nurturing creativity and valuing strength, gentleness, pride, and humility.

Discover our unique blend of traditional and modern styles, curated from talented African designers and artisans across the continent.

We are the home of African Luxury Brands


THE AFI AFRO DANDY FASHION SHOW

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DRESSED BY NALA PRIVE

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Mia Le Roux

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Dineo Ranaka

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Mpumi Mlambo


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Thato L-Tido Madonsela

Anele Zondo in elegant dress posing at a the metro FM music awards 2025

Anele Zondo

Teko Modise in stylish outfit with hood

Teko Modise


Friends of The Brand on the AFI MMA Black Carpet

Kuhle Adams in a glamorous white dress poses confidently at an event.

Kuhle Adams

Malondie in a floral black dress posing confidently.

Londeka Buthelezi-Ndaba

Zanele Potelwa n elegant outfit with floral embellishments, posing at the metro fm music awards 2025

Zanele Potelwa

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Anele and Luthando Shosha

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Xaviera Wealth

Anele and Focalistic on the MMA AFI Black Carpet, one in a gown, the other in a suit.

Anele and Focalistic