PARTICIPATE
The African Global Fashion Games welcomes countries from every region of the world to participate in its inaugural championship in 2028. Countries can begin by expressing interest and signing the AGFG Charter, which establishes the framework for national participation.
Whether you’re a designer hoping to represent your country, a national fashion federation coordinating participation or an industry partner exploring business opportunities, find out how to take part in the Games.
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01 / Nations & Federations
Join countries from around the world in a unified fashion championship. Express your nation’s interest, sign the AGFG Charter and begin the journey towards official participation.
Register Your Nation02 / Designers
Compete alongside fashion talent from around the world, showcase your creativity and gain international recognition. Explore different disciplines and competition levels designed to give eligible fashion professionals opportunities to compete.
Explore Designer Participation03 / Investors & Buyers
Connect with emerging and established fashion brands, explore sourcing opportunities and meet potential manufacturing and business partners from Africa and beyond.
Request Trade Access04 / Fashion Enthusiasts
Experience creativity, craftsmanship and cultural expression as nations come together to compete for global honours.
Sign Up for Updates05 / Sponsors
Connect your brand with an international audience, support creative excellence and explore opportunities across fashion, culture and commerce.
Become a Partner06 / Media
Cover the designers, nations and defining moments of a championship bringing the world together through media.
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HOW TO PARTICIPATE
01 / FOR NATIONS
Countries from Africa and across the world are invited to participate in AGFG by expressing interest and signing the AGFG Charter.
Express your country’s interest in participating in AGFG.
Review and sign the AGFG Charter.
Complete the applicable national participation requirements.
Coordinate your country’s official delegation and competition entries in line with AGFG guidelines.
02 / FOR DESIGNERS & FASHION PROFESSIONALS
Eligible designers from participating nations will compete across defined fashion disciplines and competition levels, assessed against shared international standards.
Check your country’s participation status in AGFG.
Explore the available fashion disciplines and competition levels.
Review the eligibility and qualification requirements.
Follow the approved application and selection process for your country or entry pathway.
03 / FOR NATIONAL FASHION FEDERATIONS
Working within the AGFG Charter and official competition framework, National Fashion Federations help organise national representation, guide qualification processes and support participating designers.
Document governance, leadership legitimacy, national representation and delivery capacity.
The recognition panel reviews verified evidence and conducts due diligence.
Recognition follows the official process under the AGFG Charter. Conditions may require corrective action.
Guide qualification, support participating designers and submit a verified delegation.
04 / FOR INDUSTRY & PARTNERS
AGFG creates opportunities for businesses, institutions and industry stakeholders to connect with fashion talent, support international competition and contribute to the growth of the fashion industry. Partnership opportunities include sponsorship, trade fair participation, manufacturing and retail partnerships, and industry conversations on investment and development.
Consider sponsorship, trade fair participation, manufacturing, retail or investment.
Explain what you do, the markets you serve and what you want to contribute.
Trade participants are vetted before matchmaking; sponsor rights are agreed through contracts.
Align involvement with specific opportunities and measurable follow-up.
BEFORE YOU APPLY
The inaugural edition is proposed for Nigeria in 2028. Official dates and venue details will be announced. Application dates, official entry channels and deadlines will be announced separately. You can start preparing and contact the team now.
No. AGFG operates as one unified global championship. African and non-African participants compete within the same framework.
Independent participation will be subject to the approved entry routes and eligibility requirements for each discipline and competition level.
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