Ms. Makeba Nana Boateng
Board Member
Adinkrahene — leadership and the seat of authority
Makeba Nana Boateng, APR, ISA, USPAP, is a cultural strategist, accredited public relations practitioner, and specialist in African fashion, textile heritage and cultural asset valuation.
With over three decades of experience spanning communications, heritage preservation, research, curation and industry development, she is committed to advancing Africa's fashion and textile ecosystem through collaboration, innovation and sustainable growth.
As Founder and Executive Director of Fashion Forum Africa, she leads initiatives that strengthen connections across the fashion value chain, bringing together designers, manufacturers, textile producers, artisans, institutions and investors. She is also the founder and curator of the Alternative Fashion Fabric Fair (Alt.FFF), a pioneering platform dedicated to promoting African fibres, textiles, material innovation and local manufacturing.
As a member of the WAFC-Ghana Executive Council, Makeba contributes to the collective vision of positioning West Africa as a globally competitive, investment-ready and culturally influential fashion and textile hub.
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Mrs. Awurabena Okrah
President
Mrs. Awurabena Okrah is a visionary garment and textile designer, entrepreneur, and the pioneering founder of Winglow Clothes and Textiles and Winglow Fashion Academy. With over four decades of experience in the fashion and garment manufacturing sector, she has dedicated her career to redefining the boundaries of sustainable fashion and regional craftsmanship while promoting African culture.
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Mr. Patrick Poku Asante
Vice President
Mr. Patrick Poku Asante is an award-winning Ghanaian fashion entrepreneur, Creative Director and costume designer, and the founder of Eccentric Clothing, established in February 2003. He serves as Vice President and Board Member of the West African Fashion Council.
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Mrs. Charity Zuta Aflakpui
Presidential Aide & Board Secretary
Charity Zuta (Charity Aflakpui) is a passionate fashion designer, entrepreneur, and creative visionary dedicated to promoting excellence through fashion. She is the Founder and CEO of Charkyperry Klothen, a fashion brand committed to creating elegant, contemporary and bespoke designs that celebrate individuality, confidence and African creativity.
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