will take until september to come up with a winner. now on bbc news africa fashion: on its own terms. brenda emmanus explores the global impact of african fashion. african creatives are shifting the landscape of fashion by simply being themselves. there has evolved a single mindedness when coupled with creativity has produced a generation of innovators who have caught the world s attention and on a trip to ghana i got to understand why. i think it has a very kind of fresh energy, a very vibrant energy. we are just in a period now that african brands are just owning that, owning what we have and projecting it in however they see fit. africa has been shaped by diverse histories, cultural positions and influences. these have also served to create an exciting contemporary fashion scene which is as dynamic and eclectic as the continent itself. this ever evolving creative scene and booming fashion industry has inspired a landmark exhibition at the victoria and albert museum in lo
Owning their space. we re not waiting or knocking on doors. we re not waiting for acceptance. we re not waiting for anyone to say, it s ok, you can, you canjoin the cool club now. we rejust being. and it s beautiful to watch. the continent is this - wonderful place of diverse cultures and histories. i think fashion could be - a catalyst with which to tell those. so i hope that people - are inspired enough to find out more, and perhaps think about the continent - in a more expansive way. this exhibition is amazing because people finally see more about us than just malaria or music, you know? it s finally like there s so much more, and people are finally able to experience us in a very, very beautiful way, you know? through our actual talent. through us as human beings. so i think, for me, that s what s exciting, you know? so yeah.