About
Kingsley Amako is a Pan-African creative strategist, cultural entrepreneur, and Founder and CEO of the African Fashion and Arts Award (AFAA). With nearly two decades of experience in the creative and cultural industries, he champions African fashion, arts, and creativity as drivers of economic growth and cultural diplomacy. Through AFAA and initiatives such as the AFAA Innovation Hub, he creates opportunities for creatives and young Africans through partnerships, skills development, and access to global markets, advancing Africa’s creative economy on the international stage.
Biography
Kingsley Amako is a Pan-African creative strategist, cultural entrepreneur, and the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the African Fashion and Arts Award (AFAA). With nearly two decades of experience in the creative and cultural industries, he has dedicated his career to empowering African creatives and positioning Africa's fashion and arts sectors as powerful drivers of economic growth and cultural diplomacy. Under his leadership, AFAA has evolved into one of Africa's premier platforms for celebrating and rewarding excellence in fashion, art, and creativity, connecting industry stakeholders across the continent and beyond. Through strategic partnerships, cross-border collaborations, and innovative initiatives, Kingsley has championed opportunities for emerging and established creatives to gain international exposure and access new markets. A passionate advocate for youth empowerment and skills development, he has spearheaded initiatives such as the AFAA Innovation Hub and various capacity-building programmes aimed at equipping young Africans with entrepreneurial and creative skills for the future. Driven by a vision of a more connected and prosperous Africa, Kingsley Amako continues to inspire a new generation of creatives, fostering collaboration, innovation, and cultural exchange while advancing Africa's creative economy on the global stage.