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<span style="font-size: 36pt;">VNTU is a Pan-African elevated streetwear branded headed by emerging designer Amanda Trom. Amanda is of a Zambian-South African heritage, who is passionate about fashion, art and story telling. The&nbsp; collection embraces tradition and modernity with fashion. A very common experience for young black people. Navigating a modern world with a lot of culture and traditions passed down through generations</span>

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INTRODUCING VNTU - EMERGING DESIGNERS

<div><span style="font-size: 36pt;">A few days away from the 20th edition of Africa’s premier fashion week, which, over the years, has provided a platform to hundreds of designers and models from across the globe, ARISE Fashion Week has announced a stellar lineup of almost 30 designers who will grace its prestigious runway from 2nd – 4th February.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 36pt;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 36pt;">Among the announced designers include a crop of names who are undoubtedly no stranger to the ARISE Fashion Week runway; Ituen Basi, NKWO, Lanre Da Silva Ajayi, Lisa Folawiyo and Tiffany Amber have all showcased at ARISE Fashion Week multiple times since its inception in 2007.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 36pt;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 36pt;">International designers scheduled to showcase include Bianca Saunders, Joy Meribe, Mokodu Fall, Olooh, Selam Fessahaye, UNI FORM and Xuly Bet, many of whom have showcased collections in the world’s fashion capitals.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 36pt;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 36pt;">Ghanaian afro-minimalist brand Ajabeng first showcased at ARISE Fashion Week as part of the ’30 under 30: The New Stars’ competition in 2020, where he emerged among the ‘Final 8’, following voting from a panel of industry heavyweights.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 36pt;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 36pt;">&nbsp;BLOKE, Fruché, Kenneth Ize, Pepper Row, T.I Nathan, Vicnate and Ziva Lagos also showcased during the 30 Under 30 competition, with Kenenth Ize emerging the overall winner.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 36pt;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 36pt;">Over the years, ARISE Fashion Week has been increasingly intentional with its plan to improve representation from designers based in Northern Nigeria.&nbsp;</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 36pt;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 36pt;">Abuja-based designer Hudayya will return to the ARISE runway following her show-stopping debut at ARISE Fashion Week’s Dubai Expo showcase in 2021.&nbsp;</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 36pt;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 36pt;">Ameer by Ameer, Mariya Sanusi and Syari Bespoke are also set to grace the ARISE runway for the first time with their own unique takes on Nigerian fashion, style and culture.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 36pt;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 36pt;">Other designers showcasing for the first time include youth-led brands I.N Official, Eki Kere, Kadiju and Ninie. Highly respected Malian designer Awa Meite, known for her distinct handwoven pieces, will also be appearing at ARISE Fashion Week for the first time ever.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 36pt;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 36pt;">As always, this year’s showcase leaves plenty for audiences to look forward to as ARISE Fashion Week celebrates those who have become part of its incredible history, while still facing forward and moving the needle of African fashion.</span></div><div><br /></div>

A few days away from the 20th edition of Africa’s ...

ARISE Fashion Week 2023 Unveils Stellar Lineup of New and Familiar Designers

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<div><span style="font-size: 36pt;">Following on the recent announcement of the 60-plus selected films for the next edition of the Joburg Film Festival that will take place from 31 January to 5 February 2023,&nbsp; the organisers are excited to announce the JBX Content Market and JFF Industry programme that will take place from the 1st – 2nd of February at the Sandton Convention Centre.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 36pt;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 36pt;">&nbsp;</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 36pt;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 36pt;">The JBX market will be positioned as an extension of the Joburg Film Festival, taking place alongside the fifth installment as a B2B in-person platform engineered to fast-track the transformation of Africa’s audio-visual industries through market-access opportunities and tributes to talent, entrepreneurs, and luminaries who are propelling these industries forward.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 36pt;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 36pt;">&nbsp;</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 36pt;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 36pt;">As the African film industry starts to finally gain the global recognition it deserves, African stories and storytellers have become the gold currency of the entertainment world. With all the major streaming platforms actively and aggressively expanding their focus on Africa, more and more investment in Africa’s film and content spaces is taking place. As the rollout of broadband and internet access expands across the continent, the demand for African stories is only set to increase, and those companies and organisations with strong roots in the sector are ideally positioned to drive the industry forward.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 36pt;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 36pt;">&nbsp;</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 36pt;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 36pt;">As a market, JBX will therefore take pride in featuring a diverse and rich selection of ‘Made in Africa’ finished content, adaptation rights for scripted and unscripted programs, and solid projects. Additionally, the JBX Conversation programme and JFF Industry Programme will have a strong focus on African stories and storytellers, as well as the new platforms and technologies that are providing new spaces and opportunities for African content to go global. A range of conversations, panel discussions, and masterclasses will therefore also highlight the latest opportunities presented by social and streaming platforms, as well as VR and immersive technologies.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 36pt;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 36pt;">&nbsp;</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 36pt;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 36pt;">This exciting content market and the complimentary industry programme are open to all buyers, aggregators, broadcasters, and streamers who are looking to connect and do business with some of Africa’s top content creators.&nbsp; The JBX Market will include; The Market Area, an exhibiting area with fully customizable and brandable spaces; The Networking Area-JBX Networking Terrace; The JBX Conversations Theatre, and The JBX Connect Lounge.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 36pt;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 36pt;">&nbsp;</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 36pt;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 36pt;">The Joburg Film Festival Industry Programme will commence on 1 February with a session on Sustainable Business Models in Film and TV: Cost Plus versus Co-Production, followed by The Rise of Documentary, hosted by Steps Generation Africa.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 36pt;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 36pt;">&nbsp;</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 36pt;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 36pt;">Day 2 will kick off with a focus on the importance of collaboration with the powerhouse of African film, Nigeria, in partnership with the NFVF and the Nigerian Film Corporation in a session entitled, Nigeria and South Africa Co-Production. The focus on Nigeria continues with an engaging masterclass – In Conversation With Wole Soyinka “Intersection Between Technology and Story.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 36pt;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 36pt;">&nbsp;</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 36pt;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 36pt;">&nbsp;The importance of international co-productions will also be further spotlighted in the session Cross Atlantic Collaboration: Co-Producing with the USA, hosted and Moderated by&nbsp; Locations Africa.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 36pt;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 36pt;">&nbsp;</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 36pt;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 36pt;">Friday, the Industry Programme will focus on women in film with sessions that highlight female directors, as well as a session presented by SWIFT, Safety for Women in Film and Television/ Intimacy and Safety Contact Officers, followed by a Women in Film Cocktail party.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 36pt;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 36pt;">&nbsp;</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 36pt;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 36pt;">A range of other sessions and masterclasses will round out this exciting programme and all information can be found on the JFF website.&nbsp; Attendance is free for all registered JFF and JBX Market delegates.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 36pt;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 36pt;">&nbsp;</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 36pt;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 36pt;">Companies looking to participate /exhibit at the JBX Market can send their request to info@joburgfilmfestival.co.za</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 36pt;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 36pt;">Registration for the JBX Market will open on 9 January 2023 via the Joburg Film Festival website.</span></div><p><span style="font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;"><br /></span></p>

Following on the recent announcement of the 60-plu...

JBX Content Market & Joburg Film Festival Industry Programme

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