Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail 464 Minister of Information, Tourism and Culture Kondwani Nankhumwa has assured fashion designers in the country that his ministry is working tirelessly to make sure that the fashion industry is fully supported, saying it has potential in promoting Malawi tourism. Nankhumwa made an assurance on Friday at Bingu International Conference Center during Malawi Celebrity fashion Night where different local fashion designers converged to showcase their skills in as far as fashion designing is concerned. He said, for any type of tourism to prosper it needs the contribution of the artistic industry. More Articles You Would Love Ugandan Photographer Beautifully Captures The Life Of A Pregnant Wife & Mum In An African Village South Africa’s Maxhosa Presents Virtual Fashion Show At New York Fashion Week According to the minister, government has put aside K100 million to promote the industry from the grass root level. “We have been looking into ways on how we can promote the art from grass root level and after discussing with government we said its time now to start working with the youth who have different skills, that is why we have included it in 2015-2016 financial year budget and we believe the money will be increasing as we go along,” said Nankhumwa Malawi vice president’s wife, Mary Chilima who was the guest of honour concurred with Nankhumwa saying Malawians have talents, a thing which cannot be overlooked. Madam Chilima also urged all aspiring fashion designers to stay focused, believe in themselves and put God first for them to achieve their dreams. “Now barriers are so much lower and I would like to encourage those people that are talented and they want to join the industry not to hesitate, starting with one design can really make a difference,” she said She also thanked award winning fashionist Lilly Alfonso for her contribution to the growth of fashion industry in Malawi saying she has carried the flag of Malawi and that her designs are selling in different countries. Speaking during the event Designer Lilly Alfonso said despite other challenges, the fashion industry is growing and has since asked local designers to pull up their socks in producing the best that can compete at the international level. Alfonso was recently made an ambassador of I am Fashion, a fashion and designing event organised by Queen of Africa, an Amsterdam-based fashion promotion firm. Dorine Esien of Queen of Africa, said Alfonso was chosen because of her outstanding works and contributions in African fashion with much focus on her qualities and experienced role as an African woman entrepreneur. The Malawi’s Celebrity fashion Night was spiced up by live performances of Sipe, Tygrin, Gwamba and a poet, Que Malewezi. Source: NyasaTimes.com Read More Poliitcal and Gvt related Articles Here Socio-Politics Read More On Malawi Politics in Fashion african fashionfashion designergovernmentLilly AlfonsoMalawi Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail FashionGHANA Admin FashionGHANA.com is a Fashion PR Company, Events planning & management team as well as Africa's leading Fashion Media House. Get Intouch with us and let's see how we can help you grow. info@FashionGHANAcom More For You “There Is A Risk Europe Could Die” Macron Speaks Shortly After Losing Control... PICS: “A Bald Woman Knows Her Kingdom” Gorgeous Top African Model Ayen Monica... #OOTD: Rutie B Hits Us With A Perfectly Stylish ‘Break-Out-The-Norm’ Top & Down... Nigerian Designer Uduak & Asiko Artist Recreate Yoruba Mythology & Gods in Stunning... Trashy Rap Star ‘Megan The Stallion’ Is Being Sued By Her Camera For... #OOTD: Nigeria’s Prudential Atelier Shakes Up The Internet With This Astonishing Wedding Guest... VIDEOS: King Promise & Sarkodie Show Men How To Drip In Kente &... FCCPC Shuts Down Chinese Supermarket In Nigeria That Banned Nigerians From Entering VIDEO: Watch Exclusive Designs You Missed At The Just Ended SA Fashion Week... #OOTD: Shams Berry Merges Elegance & Sultriness in Magbrien’s Striking Bustier Ensemble 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.