Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail 157 If You Like This Article Kindly Give Us A Share! The Music Meets Runway Foundation was established in 2011 to support and empower emerging talent across the Arts, at critical stages in their creative lives. The mission is to use music and fashion to educate, motivate, inspire and change lives by providing assistance to the youth. By either supporting their growing business or by bringing Arts & Crafts into their educational system, thereby creating jobs, we are able to leverage our love for fashion and music to provide opportunities for philanthropic growth says Jennifer Olize, Founder of the Music Meets Runway Foundation. Last year, the MMR Foundation through the help of sponsor; Sovereign Trust Insurance, was able to reaffirm its commitment to empowering emerging talents by awarding a 3 Million Naira grant to Olakunbi Oyelese, creative director of Nigerian fashion label; April by Kunbi at MMR 2013. This year, the MMR Foundation continues on the journey to find and showcase the best of African Fashion as we embark on a rigorous search for one designer who will join the ranks of Kunbi Oyelese as MMR Rising Icons. More Articles You Would Love This Trending Cabas M’manfouè Bag By Cote d’Ivoire’s DyAnge Is Making Rounds Across The Continent O’Maam Label Presents ‘Royalty’ – Luxurious Collection For Every Woman If you believe you have what it takes to showcase your designs at MMR 2014, alongside some of the best fashion designers in Africa, please follow the instructions below for a chance to be shortlisted for #MMRRisingIcon: • Send your application to [email protected] • Attach a current look book with at least 5 different images • Attach a mini biography of your brand. • Follow us on Instagram, Twitter & Like our Facebook page • The deadline for all applications is Tuesday, September 30, 2014. Here’s what you stand a chance to win: • Cash prize to help launch your career in fashion. • An extensive mentorship program ( To be announced) • A feature in the MMR Magazine. • Showcase a full collection at Music Meets Runway 2015. • The winner will automatically become a Brand Ambassador To partner with The MMR Foundation please contact: [email protected] For more information on Music Meets Runway: www.musicmeetsrunway.com For press enquiries: [email protected] Follow us on Twitter: @musicmeetrunway Follow us on Instagram: @musicmeetsrunway Like the Facebook fan page: www.facebook.com/musicmeetsrunway For all updates and special announcements and to join the conversation, use the hashtag: #MMR2014 About Music Meets Runway Music Meets Runway is an annual fashion and music show event, which features fashions by the new era of fashion being presented by live performances by popular music acts, including Press Release   applicationcompetitionfashionIndustrymmrmodelsmusic meets runwaypeople Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail More For You White Australians Set To Vote If Original Black Australian Should Have Human Rights... VIDEO: Naomi Campbell Scoops Two Seperate Awards This Week For Her Fight Against... #OOTD: Former Miss Cote d’Ivoire 2005 Sery Dorcas Isn’t Not Playing When It... Adidas Takes A Big Loss Working With Beyonce’s ‘Ivy Park’ & Cuts Ties... Ghanaian Fashion Illustrator Awarded The First Graduate Award By The Fashion Trust U.S. Police Show Up To Rihanna’s Home To Detain A Stranger Who Attempted To... #OOTD: Akosua Vee May Just Be Attempting To Revive African Prints In The... The Macallan Hosts Accra’s Entertainment And Business Industries To Splendid Experience Cape Town Fashion Week 2023 Kicks Off! Here Is What You Are Missing 10 Vital Lessons You Must Know Before Working With Any Photographer; Scams, Payments... You must log in to post a comment.This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.