Kofi Ahovi

  Elevate Africa has officially opened applications for the Threads of Africa Fashion Film Prize 2026, a pan-African initiative aimed at preserving the continent's rich textile heritage by encouraging creatives to tell compelling stories through fashion and film. The competition, which brings together fashion, culture, and storytelling, invites designers, filmmakers, students, and creative teams from Africa and the diaspora to document and reimagine endangered or forgotten African textiles, garments, and traditional techniques through short fashion films. The announcement comes at a period when African fashion continues to gain global recognition. While the industry has witnessed remarkable international growth and increasing interest, many indigenous textiles and craftsmanship traditions remain at risk of disappearing due to inadequate investment, limited infrastructure, and declining transmission of traditional skills. With the 2026 edition themed "Stories of Rebirth," ...

  Elevate Africa has announced the selection of 23 mid-career professionals from 18 African countries for the 2026 Cohort II of its Elevate Africa Fellowship, a leadership programme designed to strengthen capacity and drive sustainable development across the continent. The organisation said the Fellows were drawn from a competitive pool of over 4,000 applicants, with more than 700 completing the application process, underscoring the growing demand for structured leadership development opportunities in Africa. The Fellowship, an initiative founded by Their Majesties, Ogiame Atuwatse III and Olori Atuwatse III, brings together professionals working across key sectors including education, media, governance, business, climate and social impact. According to Elevate Africa, the selected Fellows cut across five regions, East, West, Southern, North and the Indian Ocean, highlighting the depth of talent and leadership potential across the continent. Speaking on the development, the Media a...