WASHINGTON, D.C. – The West Africa Style Council (WAFC) has introduced the appointment of Junda Morris, Founder and CEO of JMK Manufacturing LLC, as President of its U.S. chapter.
Morris, a seasoned trend producer, cultural ambassador, and PR strategist, brings greater than 20 years of expertise in elevating African trend on international phases. By way of her platform, Runway Worldwide Reveals, she has showcased African designers, fashions, and types throughout the USA, Liberia, Ghana, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, and different markets, constructing a popularity as a driving power for the business.
In her new function, Morris will lead WAFC-USA’s strategic efforts to develop manufacturing and distribution alternatives for West African trend manufacturers, strengthen diaspora connections to Africa’s trend financial system, create platforms for youth empowerment, scholarships, and mentorship applications and place West Africa as a worldwide hub of creativity and innovation in trend.
“I’m honored to function President of the West Africa Style Council USA,” Morris mentioned in a press release. “West Africa has lengthy been the heartbeat of creativity on the continent. From Nigeria, Africa’s largest nation, to Liberia, the oldest republic with direct ties to the USA, our area holds a robust story that deserves international recognition. My mission is to amplify that story, empower our creatives, and guarantee West African trend thrives on each runway and retail market worldwide.”
The West Africa Style Council serves as a unifying physique that advocates for designers, fashions, producers, and cultural practitioners throughout the sub-region, whereas working to make sure that the worldwide trend business acknowledges and invests in West Africa’s immense potential.
