Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail 979 Alek Wek, the Sudanese supermodel, will be the star of the show at this week’s Mercedes-Benz Africa Fashion Week in Pretoria. The event’s organiser, Africa Fashion International (AFI), has confirmed that Wek will be a guest at Saturday’s show. AFI spokesperson Nicholas Maweni confirmed that Wek (36) would be a judge for the AFI Fashion Awards. More Articles You Would Love Why Okyeame Kwame’s Made In Ghana Campaign Could Change The Course Of Mens Fashion In Ghana, Africa Grape Vine @ Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Joburg 2015, Day 2 – South Africa #MBFWJ “There are a couple of people showing on Saturday who are up for awards. We can’t have Alek wearing their clothes and modelling.” Wek will be in the front row for the week’s important collections. Thereafter, she will model the creations of designers including Angelina Masike, Wetive Nkosi and Khothatso Tsotetsi. “It would be nice for the young designers to know that an international supermodel wore their clothes,” said Maweni. Wek is also scheduled to attend next Sunday’s fashion awards at Montecasino. There are also plans to have a breakfast session with her, where she will interact with and inspire young local models and designers. “The African connection was important to us. We didn’t want anyone who would create controversy. Alek is an African model who … is inspirational,” said Maweni. In 1997, Wek became the first African model to feature on the cover of Elle magazine. Africa Fashion Week began yesterday. It will move to Pretoria from Wednesday until Saturday before returning to Joburg for the awards on Sunday night. The event is being hosted by the City of Tshwane. Source: citypress.co.za 2013african fashionalek wekalek wek Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Africa 2013designersfashionfashion showfashion weekFashion week 2013mercedes benz fashion week africamercedes benz fashion week africa 2013Mercedes-Benz fashion weekpicturesSASouth Africasudanesesuper model Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail Abigail Oluwakemi I'm a fashion stylist turned blogger, I hope you love my work. More For You #BIKINIBAE: Motherhood Never Looked So Haute; Check Out These Jaw-Dropping Swimwear Looks By... #OOTD: Miss Universe Cameroon’23 Princesse Issie Takes Moan Yesus Amazing ‘ASSIMBA’ Dress For... The 2024 Trending Take Over, The Rich History, The Prideful Culture Of Fulani... Mozambican Designer Mabenna Unveils Her Latest Masterpiece Look Book For The “Melanin” Collection #fGBrideAndGroom: Ghanaian Doctors Dr. Adwoa and Dr. Kobbie Tie The Knot In Stunning... AI Artist Dana K. Booker Explores The Gorgeous African Beauties Of Columbia In... Nigeria’s Lady Maker Launches The Stunning Look Book For Her Waste To Wonder... Cameroonian UFC champion Francis Ngannou’s 15 Month Old Son Dies #fGSTYLE: Tips On How To Color Code With Your Lover; The African Way #OOTD: Simply Tacha Is Goes Beyond Fierce In Her Medlin Boss Red Fringed... 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.