One Unified Global Championship
AGFG operates as a single international championship, bringing together eligible participants from nations around the world.
HOMEConceived in Africa.
ABOUT THE GAMES
Conceived in Africa.
Open to the world.
An international fashion championship founded on the belief that creativity, craftsmanship and innovation deserve equal opportunity for recognition, regardless of where they originate.
ARTIST’S IMPRESSIONABOUT THE GAMES
Nations competing.
Shared international standards.
Conceived in Africa and open to every country in the world, AGFG introduces a new approach to fashion competition. Rather than recognising designers solely as individuals, the Games bring them together as representatives of their nations, competing under shared international standards.
The inaugural edition, scheduled for 2028, will feature 12 days of competition across seven disciplines and 27 medal events. From timed craftsmanship challenges and garment performance tests to design, technology and collaborative events, the Games will test fashion in ways that go beyond traditional runway presentations.
AGFG will be held every three years, alternating between an African host nation and a host country outside Africa, creating opportunities for different regions to participate in hosting the global fashion community.
Beyond the championship, the Games bring together designers, manufacturers, investors, buyers and policymakers to explore opportunities in trade, investment and industry development.
WHY THE GAMES EXIST
Talent recognised
through shared standards.
Africa has a wealth of fashion talent, cultural knowledge and creative skill. What has often been missing is a global structure that places this talent on equal footing with established international fashion markets.
AGFG seeks to bridge that gap.
By bringing African and international participants into the same competitive environment, the Games create a platform where talent is recognised through shared standards.
Through national representation, international competition and industry collaboration, AGFG aims to expand market access, encourage investment and strengthen the commercial opportunities available to fashion businesses.
The Games form part of the wider ambition to grow Africa’s fashion industry from $50 billion to $500 billion, connecting creative excellence with the structures needed for long-term economic growth.
HOW THE GAMES WORK
One championship.
Clear structure.
Multiple Competition Levels
Each fashion discipline may feature different levels of competition, allowing participants to compete within the appropriate eligibility and assessment framework.
Shared Judging Standards
Entries are evaluated using published criteria appropriate to their discipline and competition level. African and non-African participants competing at the same level are assessed under the same standards.
National Participation Through the AGFG Charter
Countries join the Games by expressing interest and signing the AGFG Charter, followed by completion of the relevant participation requirements. The Charter establishes a common framework for participating nations.
A Wider Industry Programme
Alongside the championship, AGFG includes proposed trade and industry activities connecting designers, manufacturers, buyers, investors and other stakeholders.
EGBALIGANZA 2026Music, heritage and guests from around the world.
THE ORGANISATIONS BEHIND AGFG
Connected locally.
Coordinated globally.
Continental Coordination
The Confederation of African Fashion (CAFA) provides the continental vision and strategic framework supporting AGFG and the advancement of Africa’s fashion industry.
Games Coordination and Delivery
The African Global Fashion Games Federation (AGFGF) is identified in the existing framework as the body responsible for coordinating the Games, international participation, delegations, competition operations and related programmes.
Country Representation
Recognised National Fashion Federations and designated authorities support national participation, including the coordination of delegations and qualification processes in accordance with the AGFG Charter and official competition regulations.
HERITAGE
From FESTAC ’77
to Nigeria 2028
In 1977, FESTAC ’77 put African culture on the world stage. Half a century on, the proposed inaugural AGFG carries that legacy forward.
The weavers, dyers and tailors who built this heritage are the reason this moment exists. The Games honours them, and builds the future on their work.
The past was a celebration. 2028 is a championship.
Read about heritage and craftTAKE THE NEXT STEP
Be part of the Games.
Find the pathway that connects your work to the Games.