What is special about African Fashion?

“African fashion saves us from what is known in Eastern Africa as mitumba (second-hand clothes) brought to Africa from the West.” Willy Sano, Muhima resident.

Friday, June 10, 2011
L-R:Willy Sano;Shalita B;Yves Delmont;Cecile Umulisa

"African fashion saves us from what is known in Eastern Africa as mitumba (second-hand clothes) brought to Africa from the West.”

 Willy Sano, Muhima resident.

"African clothes are more than just clothes; they hold Black History dignity and beauty.”

Shalita B, Businessman.

"Traditional African clothing represents different regions’ natural resources and agricultural practices.

Yves Delmont, Artist.

"The special thing about African fashion is that our attire makes the difference from other people’s attire because our clothes do not reveal a lot of our body parts unlike other styles.”

Cecile Umulisa, Smiling Dawn, Programs Representative.

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