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will take until september to come up with a winner. now on bbc news — africa fashion: on its own terms. brenda emmanus explores the global impact of african fashion. african creatives are shifting the landscape of fashion by simply being themselves. there has evolved a single—mindedness when coupled with creativity has produced a generation of innovators who have caught the worlds attention and on a trip to ghana i got to understand why. i think it has a very kind of fresh energy, ...

ive been out in the sun. —— why did i call you darren king? ive been out in the sun. -- why did i call you darren king?— i call you darren king? adding ten ears onto me, shaun, it is shaun, isnt it? nicely out there, top temperature 26, a bit of fair weather cloud. england and wales should brighten up a bit as well northern ireland. a lot cooler here. top temperature 27 degrees. lovely evening in store for england and wales in particular, may be southern scotland, too. clear skie...

it in however they see fit. africa has been shaped by diverse histories, cultural positions and influences. these have also served to create an exciting contemporary fashion scene which is as dynamic and eclectic as the confident itself. this ever—evolving creative scene and booming fashion industry has inspired a landmark exhibition at the victoria and albert museum in london. highlighting this explosion of creativity, while celebrating the designers, the ingenuity, and the unstoppa...

To challenge myself to not think ive arrived or ive made it in life, even though theres some sort of portfolio beauty. i think, for me, its like, how do i challenge myself to do much more better than i did last year or two months ago? so im every day, you know, you know, constantly thinking what story i can develop. featured in the v&a show as one of nigerias most exciting photographers, producing images that are both cutting—edge and original, he encourages viewers to rethink their perception...

Dr christine checinska is the curator in charge of the show. she and her team have dedicated the last two years to discovering the key creatives, stories and historical legacy of african fashions. so christine, i know we caught you in the middle of installing the exhibition. what is your ambition for the show? the ambition for the show is really to give a platform for these wonderful creatives on the continent to showcase their work in the way that they would like it to be seen. i am always cons...

Frightened of doing the unusual and pushing boundaries. i love this piece in kente, but of course, it wasnt the thing to do to tailor kente when he was working. he is seen as one of the first people to tailor and cut and make a garment from kente. traditionally, it would have been wrapped. in this period, it would have been wrapped. the other thing that i love is that apparently he made a pair ofjeans in kente which must have been scandalous then, because youre not supposed to do it. kente, orig...

Piece for the v&a show, inspired by ghanas first prime minister and president, kwame nkrumah. so the kwame nkrumah piece was inspired by the straws and then the mask. with the mask, you see a face, which represents kwame nkrumah, and the star, which represents the star of africa. so the straws are black, which represents the black race. so putting this together represents african unity. retail outlets such as the lotte in accra have become showcases for this new breed of creative stars. stocking...

Collection, but she made this... aphia created a new unique piece for the v and a show, piece for the v&a show, inspired by ghanas first prime minister and president, kwame nkrumah. so the kwame nkrumah piece was inspired by the straws and then the mask. with the mask, you see a face, which represents kwame nkrumah, and the star, which represents the star of africa. so the straws are black, which represents the black race. so putting this together represents african unity. retail outlets such as...

Dr christine checinska is the curator in charge of the show. she and her team have dedicated the last two years to discovering the key creatives, stories and historical legacy of african fashions. 50 christine, i know we caught you in the middle of installing the exhibition. what is your ambition for the show? the ambition for the show is really to give a platform for these wonderful creatives on the continent to showcase their work in the way that they would like it to be seen. i am always cons...

Could bring, or might be bringing, is for me to challenge myself, to not think ive arrived, or ive made it in life, even though theres some sort of portfolio beauty. i think, for me, its like how do i challenge myself to do much more better than i did last year or two months ago? so im every day, you know, you know, constantly thinking what story i can develop. featured in the v&a show as one of nigerias most exciting photographers, producing images that are both cutting—edge and original, he ...