NTA – NUIT DU TEXTILE AFRICAIN A BAMAKO BY MARIE KABA presents Fadi MAÏGA Designer from Mali
Date: May 18 2024
Venue: Radisson Collection Hotel, Bamako
THE NTA IS A PLATFORM WHERE FASHION, DIPLOMACY, AND THE VALORIZATION OF AFRICAN TEXTILES CONVERGE
The “African Textile Night” (NTA) is a major event of the year 2024 in Africa.
This event is scheduled for May 18, 2024, at the Radisson Collection Hotel in Bamako.
The NTA is a platform where fashion, diplomacy, and the valorization of African textiles converge. It strives to make this night a moment of celebration, exchange, and pride for the richness of the African textile heritage.
The theme of this first edition is “Fashion and Diplomacy”. This theme reflects the desire of the House of Couture to break barriers and use fashion as a universal language to promote cultural understanding and strengthen diplomatic ties between African nations and the rest of the world. When fashion becomes a means of diplomatic expression, it transcends borders, facilitates cultural exchange, and strengthens international relations.
This event aspires to transcend borders and celebrate the richness of African textiles in a participatory manner, weaving strong ties that go beyond the simple cotton thread, thus revealing the strength of the invisible ties that unite us as a continent.
In conclusion, the African Textile Night is not only an event but also a testament to the vibrant cultural, diplomatic, and industrial landscape of Mali. It is a celebration of the unity and diversity that characterize the nation, making it a truly memorable occasion.
THE AFRICAN TEXTILE NIGHT IN BAMAKO
The African Textile Night in Bamako, in collaboration with Marie Kaba Haute Couture, is an event that celebrates the richness and diversity of African creativity. Africa is a continent of unparalleled beauty, rich in artisanal heritage and stunning textiles.
However, over 80% of the textile used in Africa’s fashion industry is imported from Europe and Asia.
NUIT DU TEXTILE AFRICAIN A BAMAKO BY MARIE KABA – FIRST EDITION
LA NUIT DU TEXTILE AFRICAIN A BAMAKO – NTA are delighted to introduce our stylists who will dazzle the stage at the NIGHT OF AFRICAN TEXTILE. ✨ Fadi Maïga is undoubtedly one of the leading figures of the new generation of Malian fashion designers. In 2014, she founded her own company – Borthini house – which means “Nobility” in her mother tongue “Sonrhaï”. She is also the originator of Festia, the Festival of Here and Elsewhere; the Igaïma model agency and the president of the Association for the Promotion of Cultural and Artisanal Values of Mali (APVCAM).
She won the “Kandioura Coulibaly Prize” and subsequently the “RFI Prize” for “Best Hope” during the first edition of Festi’Bazin (2014). She was also elected best stylist at the Mali Awards 2019. ✨ Fadi’s creativity and inspiration make her an exceptional fashion designer. She wants to democratize and revitalize fashion in Mali in the hope of a developed Africa, united in its mixing and strong in its common culture.
FADI MAÎGA SPECIAL GUEST
MARIE KABA, A RENOWNED PROMOTER OF THE FASHION INDUSTRY
A haven for creative expression, Galerie Marie Kaba opened its doors on June 10th, 2023 in ACI 2000, a vibrant neighborhood within Hamdallaye, Mali.
This innovative space fosters creativity for both Malian and international fashion designers.
Spearheaded by the renowned Mme Kéita Marie Kaba, a dedicated promoter and fashion designer, the gallery serves as a testament to her lifelong commitment to the industry, particularly in apparel and leather.
Her passion has been recognized with numerous prestigious awards, including the Fashion AWARDS Togo, the Best West African Fashion Designer award at the Mali Night of the Stars AWARDS, the Magic Scissors trophy from the National Federation of Professional Tailors and Stylists of Mali, and the Best Female Stylist recognition award at the Guinée Conakry edition.
CONTACT:
Email: [email protected]
Website : mariekaba.com
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Venue: Bamako / Mali Maison de Couture Titibougou, Galerie ACI 2000 avenue Union Africaine UA rue 360, Bamako, Mali
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