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Africa Fashion Up contest celebrates the future of African style
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Started by former model Valérie Ka, Africa Fashion Up highlights the talent of Africans and puts the continent’s economic and social priorities at the center. This year’s winners are from Ivory Coast, Morocco, South Africa, Kenya and Congo Brazzaville and will be mentored by Balenciaga and France’s HEC Paris Business School. The Grand Prix is shared between South African energetic Jacques Bam and Kenyan laid-back designer Muyishime Edi Patrick. We take a closer look.