African tribal chic: Designs out of this world

AfroWema CEO Tatiana Teixeira (left) on stage presenting her designs during the Tribal Chic 2025 fashion show at the Village Market, Tribe Hotel in Nairobi on February 8, 2024.

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The recent Tribal Chic 2025 fashion extravaganza brought together designers from across Africa, giving them an opportunity to showcase their talents and tell their stories.

The event, organised  by Nairobi’s Tribe Hotel, attracted 17 designers, with this year’s theme being Out of This World. The EastAfrican spoke to some of the designers on what drives them.