Africa has what it takes to make billions. An interview with Alphadi, icon of African fashion
Alphadi is probably the best known African fashion designer. This is the man behind the huge fashion shows at the feet of the pyramids in Egypt. Designers from around the world flock to admire his creations. He also campaigns to promote African fashion and founded the African Federation of Fashion Designers 25 years ago and the International Festival of African Fashion 10 years ago, attracting more than 10,000 people each year and 50 to 60 designers from all over the world.
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