Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail 179 On June 27, 2013, a press conference was held at UNESCO Headquarters, announcing the launch of the 9th edition of the International Festival of African Fashion (FIMA). FIMA has become unmissable event in the fashion world, the 9th edition of FIMA will be held in Niamey from 20 to 25 November 2013 with the theme “creativity in the service of peace in Africa.” UNESCO has always been committed to the promotion of African creativity and it’s convinced that the creative industries of the imagination and ingenuity of the artists are powerful vectors for the development of the continent. In 1998, the first edition of FIMA held in the desert in Niger Tiguidit under the theme of “Culture, Peace and Development” was creatively and financially supported by UNESCO. Since then, the organization has continued to contribute to the promotion of the event that, as a sounding broadcasts of Africa’s rich cultural heritage worldwide. Thus it supported the establishment of a school of fashion and arts in Niger. This project has two objectives: Teach and help African artists to gain international recognition. More Articles You Would Love #fGSTYLE: Nigerian #StyleGirl Angel Ineh Is Serving Nothing But Haute Doses Of African Print With Well Toned Legs Award Winning Brand Style By Magbrien Teases Us With These New Arrivals That Will Slay Any Brunch Event FIMA has not only aim to celebrate African fashion, it has also raised awareness among African governments, the opportunities that the fashion industry can make to the development of the continent. Its founder, Alphadi, has always been committed to promoting peace through his passion for fashion. The Conference will provide an opportunity to reconsider the commitment of this great artist who has always believed that fashion could be an engine of development for Africa. It will begin with the screening of a film dedicated to FIMA project and will continue with a mini fashion show presenting the creations of four African designers. Many celebrities will speak to testify to the importance of FIMA, including HE Mr. Mohamed Bazoum, Minister of State, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Kounou Mr. Hassane, Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture of Niger, Mrs Yahaya Baaré Haoua, Minister of Tourism and Handicrafts of Niger, Ms. Lalla Aïcha Ben Barka, Deputy Director General of UNESCO for Africa, and, of course, Mr. Alphadi, Founding President of FIMA. A discussion with the press and the public will conclude the meeting. For more information on FIMA Press by Fima www.fima-africa.com 2013alphadicreativity in the service of peace in Africafimafima 2013la créativité au service de la Paix en AfriquenigerUNESCO Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail Abigail Oluwakemi I'm a fashion stylist turned blogger, I hope you love my work. More For You #BeautyOfTheWeek: Proud Jamaican Influencer Anthena, Scoops Our BOTW of the Week With Her... Fashion Week Organizers from Across Africa Assemble in Ethiopia to Forge A Cohesive... Leading Ghanaian Menswear Brand ‘Kustom Looks’ Takes Over ‘All Africa Games 2023’ With... #OOTD: Berla Mundi Serves Haute Couture As She Shakes The Net With A... VIDEO: Arisar (Barbados) @ Accra Fashion Week 2023 VIDEO: Wig Wearing Black Mom Hospitalized With Horrific Skin Reaction & Illness After... A Detailed Insight Into Ethiopia’s TechStitched Fashion Program & The Participating Fashion Weeks... Cornrows With Cowry Shells: A Red Carpet Show Stopper & A Modern Twist... PICS: To Much Glamour; Check Out Bonang Matheba, Swanky & More At The... AFI Reschedules Cape Town Fashion Week For 2024 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.