Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail 972 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 VIDEO: Watch Wendy Shay Gets Cozy, Giggle & Melt All over Shatta Wale After Stepping In His New Ferrari Models With 100,000 followers can get about $1500 Per Pic: The New Age Of Models “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 VIDEO: Rihanna Promises Ayra Starr A Verse After Rick Ross Failed To Create... 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... 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.