President Mahama to Walk the Runway at Black Star Fashion Week in November 2026

Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama is scheduled to walk the runway at the Black Star Fashion Week in November 2026. The event aims to promote emerging Ghanaian designers and bridge the gap between young talent and established industry figures.
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The President's participation is a high-profile effort to boost the local fashion industry and promote 'made-in-Ghana' products on a national stage.
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President John Dramani Mahama is set to make an unprecedented appearance on the runway at the Black Star Fashion Week, according to Rex Omar, Coordinator of the Black Star Experience.
Rex Omar made the disclosure during the Ghana Diaspora Town Hall Meeting at the Osu Castle Gardens, where he outlined the programme's upcoming activities.
President Mahama to show his modelling skills at the Black Star Fashion Week in November 2026. Photo credit: @officialjdm. Source: Facebook Mahama's historic runway debut on November 4 Rex Omar confirmed that the fashion event will take place on November 4 and 7, 2026, as part of the wider Black Star Experience initiative aimed at connecting emerging Ghanaian designers with established industry figures.
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