Black Star Fashion Week launches in Accra with summit
Inaugural Black Star Fashion Week opened on 5 November 2026 with a summit at the Movenpick Ambassador Hotel in Accra
In Brief
- •Inaugural Black Star Fashion Week opened on 5 November 2026 with a summit at the Movenpick Ambassador Hotel in Accra
- •The event, themed “Put Ghana On”, featured masterclasses, panel discussions, exhibitions and networking for policymakers, creatives and industry players
- •Key dignitaries included Tourism Minister Abla Dzifa Gomashie, Ghana Tourism Authority CEO Maame Afua Hoadzeto and UNESCO representative Edmond Moukouala
- •Rex Omar, head of the Black Star Experience, announced the launch of an Annual Ghana Fashion Industry Report to begin in 2027 and a recognition initiative for pioneers
- •The festival will move to the Royal Senchi Hotel in Akosombo on 7 November for the Presidential Runway showcase
Why It Matters
The Black Star Fashion Week represents a strategic push to elevate Ghana’s fashion sector as a pillar of the creative economy, aiming to attract investment, create jobs and integrate fashion into tourism offerings. By establishing a data-driven industry report and recognition program, the initiative seeks to provide the evidence and incentives needed for sustainable growth and global competitiveness.
Key Details
- Event Date
- 2026-11-05
- Venue
- Movenpick Ambassador Hotel, Accra
- Theme
- Put Ghana On
- Next Event
- Royal Senchi Hotel, Akosombo on 2026-11-07
- Annual Report Launch
- 2027
- Recognition Initiative
- Pioneers of Ghana Fashion
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