On 9 September 2025, Nigeria participated in the 2025 Beijing Fashion Week at the Silk Street Show Venue, proudly presenting the nation’s rich cultural heritage alongside contemporary designs on a global stage.
The Honourable Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Barrister Hannatu Musa Musawa, led the Nigerian delegation in person, underscoring the Ministry’s commitment to ensuring Nigeria’s meaningful contribution to this significant international showcase.
A special recognition goes to the African Fashion Festival Vogue, Faithrealms Clothings, Alhayatglobal
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Beijing Fashion Week, an annual international platform, brings together designers, brands, and cultural stakeholders to highlight innovation in fashion, showcase the creative industries, and foster cultural exchange. The 2025 edition featured participants from across the globe and served as a stage to explore the intersection of tradition, modernity, and sustainability in fashion.
In a statement, the Ministry expressed its appreciation to the Government of the People’s Republic of China, the Beijing Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the Chinese Embassy in Nigeria, and Nigeria’s counterpart Ministry in Beijing for their invaluable support in ensuring a successful outing for the Nigerian delegation.
Nigeria’s participation demonstrates the country’s readiness to build deeper partnerships with Beijing in the fields of fashion, the creative industries, and cultural exchange. According to the Ministry, this engagement offers an opportunity to reinforce cultural and economic ties while opening new pathways for cooperation.
The Ministry further emphasised that this appearance marks the beginning of many future collaborations, reaffirming its commitment to advancing Nigeria’s creative industries and strengthening the country’s cultural presence on the global stage.
“Events such as this are a testament to the power of cultural exchange and fashion as a universal language. They provide opportunities to deepen partnerships, strengthen cultural and economic ties, and open new pathways of cooperation,” it noted.
Looking ahead, the Ministry said it remains dedicated to consolidating Nigeria’s presence on international cultural and creative platforms.
