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Discover the 2025/26 AFI Fastrack Prize semi-finalists shaping African fashion
Elke Joubert, Tsholofelo Phala and Amkelo Jiyane are among the semi-finalists for the 2025/26 AFI Fastrack Prize.
Africa Fashion International (AFI) one of the continent's most prominent platforms for fashion and retail, has announced the semi-finalists for the 2025/26 AFI Fastrack Prize, its flagship talent development initiative designed to unearth and nurture the next generation of African fashion trailblazers.
From a flood of compelling entries, 12 promising young designers have made it through to the semi-final round, selected for their boundary-pushing design, strong technical skills, and innovative vision.
These creatives represent a bold, new wave of African fashion, one that merges storytelling, craft, and culture with forward-thinking design.
