Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail 198 Niger’s FIMA festival has been cancelled due to security fears. This follows the recent attacks in Paris and also in Mali, where 22 people were killed in a raid on a luxury hotel last week, couturier Alphadi said. FIMA happens to be one of the biggest fashion shows in Africa as far as the francophone community is concerned. THe event sees over a 1,000 participants from designers to models to celebrities. It is reported that Niger is battling the Nigerian-based jihadist group Boko Haram in the south-east of the country. More Articles You Would Love VIDEO: Lupita Stuns In A Fabulous African Print Outfit By Ghanaian Fashion Brand ‘Klor Tsoo Okai’ Afrikan Swiss @ SA Fashion Week 2015 Spring/Summer, Day 2 – South Africa, Johannesburg The last show in 2013 was organized under tight security due to fears of an attack by al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM). Alphadi, founder and CEO of FIMA, said the four-day festival would take place “very soon”, without giving a date. Niger Event News, Reviews & Updates Upcoming Events cancelledfima postponednigerniger fashion Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail Nana Tamakloe Founder of FashionGHANA.com and Accra Fashion Week. I'm grateful you visited, I hope you share, subscribe and share your comments or opinions below. More For You PICS: Top Influencer Krisline Stars in Fabulous ‘SISTERHOOD’ Images Featuring Sierra Leone Influencer... VIDEO: Watch Rihanna Take A Shot At Learning Congolese Language Lingala Hemadé Unveils ‘SWEET FAMILY’ Collection: A Nostalgic Blend Of Modernity And Vintage Elegance VIDEO: “Indians Used To Burn Their Hair Until They Realized Stupid African Women... VIDEOS: Dubai Loses Tourism Points as City Struck by Disastrous Floods! From Airport... Ugandan Designer Wyne Kirabo Unveils “ROOTS” Collection Featuring East African “Kikoy” Style Lauren Haute Couture Takes Formal Wear To The Next Level In Stunning New... Witness How Maakwah’s Elegant Showcase Stole The Spotlight At Accra Fashion Week 2023 PICS: Women’s Basket Ball Icon Angel Reese Serves Extra Glam In Her Backless... Namibia’s SIRENGA Serves It’s Latest Collection & It Speaks Truth To Urban Style Leave a Comment Cancel ReplyYou must be logged in to post a comment. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.