Sixty aspiring models hoping to achieve their dreams got a break last Sunday, when they were selected after a rigorous screening process, at the Africa Fashion Week Nigeria, AFWN, Casting held last Sunday in Lagos at the Nike Arts Gallery Lekki.

The event saw young female and male contestants display their creativity and catwalk dexterity before judges: fashion designer Bayo Adegbe aka Modela, Zubby, and Toyin Lawani.
Founder of Africa Fashion Week Nigeria, Princess Ronke Ademiluyi, disclosed that the models were selected for ~their age,~ their height, catwalk skills, confidence, and overall carriage.

The lucky models will strutt the runways at this year’s AFWN, billed to hold September 7th-9th, at the Eko Hotel and Suites Lagos.

This year’s event is in collaboration with The Lagos Fashion Fair and it will feature Toyin Lawani’s Masterclass, a massive fashion exhibition, and a runway showcase from designers across the globe.