Black Star Fashion Week set to commence in November - Rex Omar

Presidential Staffer for the Black Star Experience, Rex Omar, has announced that Ghana is set to take centre stage in fashion, culture and the creative economy as the maiden Black Star Fashion Week (BSFW) takes off with a two-day national fashion experience designed to discover talent, convene industry players and showcase Ghanaian fashion on a global stage.

The much-anticipated event, organised by the Presidency and led by the Presidential Staffer for the Black Star Experience, Rex Owusu Marfo, with support from the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts and its agencies, including the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) and the Creative Arts Agency, is structured across two connected experiences in Accra and Senchi.

In a statement issued on September 30, 2026, it noted that the first day of the event, which will take place in Accra on November 4, will focus on insightful industry dialogue and talent discovery, leading to an exciting fashion celebration.

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“The summit will bring together designers, fashion entrepreneurs, creatives, industry leaders, investors, buyers, manufacturers, policymakers, media practitioners and other stakeholders for a day of conversations, knowledge exchange, networking and talent development.

“The Accra experience will feature keynote addresses, panel discussions, fireside conversations, masterclasses, industry presentations and practical workshops covering areas relevant to the growth of Ghana’s fashion industry, including entrepreneurship, branding, digital marketing, textile innovation, manufacturing, and fashion finance,” the statement noted.

The statement additionally noted that Day One of the event will also feature what it described as a 16-Region Designer Programme, which will bring emerging fashion talents from across the country onto one stage.

It also noted that selected emerging designers from Day One will have the opportunity to exhibit their talent at the flagship show in Senchi.

“Each participating designer will present a creative interpretation of their region, reflecting its identity, culture, heritage, materials, craftsmanship and contemporary design language.

“The Accra programme will culminate in the selection of five designers. Out of the five, one will advance to the flagship fashion show at Senchi,” the statement read.

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Detailing activities for the second day of the event, the statement noted that following the packed event on Day One in Accra, the programme would move to Royal Senchi, where the Black Star Fashion Show will take place on November 7, 2026.

“...Beyond the runway, Senchi will host a Fashion Village, bringing together designer showcases, retail, textiles, artisan experiences, brand activations, beauty, technology, food and beverage, tourism and lifestyle experiences.

“The event will also celebrate Ghana’s cultural diversity through music, dance, textiles, craft, food, storytelling, heritage and visual arts, demonstrating the deep connection between fashion and Ghana’s wider cultural ecosystem,” it added.

About Black Star Experience

Black Star Experience (BSE) is a Government of Ghana initiative for culture, arts, tourism and creative engagement.

As a national, year-round platform, the Black Star Experience brings together Ghana’s cultural, artistic, tourism and creative offerings to strengthen Ghana’s identity, promote the country as a preferred global destination and position Ghana as a leading cultural and creative capital of Africa.

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