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Ken Kweku Nimo

Ken Kweku Nimo is a Ghanaian researcher, brand strategist, designer and author of AFRICA IN FASHION. He holds a BA Hons in Fashion Merchandising and a MA in Design from the University of Johannesburg. Ken's work underscores the potential of Africa's budding luxury industry as a catalyst for economic transformation and advancement of its venerable cultures. He has contributed articles to the Journal of Design, Business and Society, and the Journal of Fashion Marketing and Management. He features regularly as a panelist at forums on African fashion, luxury and culture. Africa in Fashion explores the kaleidoscope of craft cultures that have shaped African fashion for centuries and captures the intriguing stories of contemporary and avant-garde African brands. Part One looks at Africa's rich cultural heritage and place in the network of global fashion. Part Two ushers the reader into the spectacular world of African fashion today.