Lagos Leather Fair Returns for its 2023 Edition themed ‘Staying Ahead: Creativity. Collaboration. Commitment. 

Lagos Leather Fair Returns for its 2023 Edition themed ‘Staying Ahead: Creativity. Collaboration. Commitment. 

Lagos Leather Fair, a platform created to showcase leather designers and the potential value of the leather industry in Nigeria and Africa has announced the launch of the 2023 edition of the Fair. As it celebrates its sixth year, Lagos Leather Fair has consistently maintained its leading position as the driving force behind the realization [...]

LAGOS LEATHER FAIR 5: Two Thousand Key Stakeholders Converged to Promote the Nigerian Leather Sector

LAGOS LEATHER FAIR 5: Two Thousand Key Stakeholders Converged to Promote the Nigerian Leather Sector

To further drive growth within the Nigerian leather sector whilst also educating and creating maximum visibility for leading leather players across Africa, key stakeholders spread across Sub-Saharan Africa gathered at the just concluded Lagos Leather Fair (LLF) 5 to discuss the road map to the future of the leather industry. The 2-day event which sought [...]

The Big Bang of the Lagos Leather Fair 5th Anniversary

The Big Bang of the Lagos Leather Fair 5th Anniversary

There were thunderstorms, and the heavens opened with a downpour but that did not hinder the arrival of leather enthusiasts, fashion lovers, and fun-seekers at the Balmoral Convention Center of the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island the venue of the 5th Edition of the Lagos Leather Fair. One can very well say that the leather industry [...]

LLF5 Conversations

LLF5 Conversations

A key focus of the Lagos Leather Fair has always been to transform the leather industry by creating greater visibility and opportunities across the African leather space. One of the ways we have sought to do this is by driving thought-provoking conversations amongst various stakeholders in the leather business.  Over the years, and through these conversations, we have addressed significant issues centered around sustainability, [...]

Mastercard Foundation and My World of Bags’ Kafawa Training Program graduates its first cohort of young talent

Ibadan, March 2022 – Following its launch in October 2021, the Kafawa Training Program, a partnership between My World of Bags and the Mastercard Foundation, has formally graduated its first set of fully-trained leather industry artisans, entrepreneurs, craftsmen, and women. The program's focus is to train young Nigerian women and men in leather and non-leather [...]

My World of Bags Launches Kafawa Training Program in Partnership with the Mastercard Foundation

Lagos, 27 Oct 2021: Today, My World of Bags, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation announced the launch of Kafawa, a training initiative designed to bridge the skills gap in the leather and non-leather manufacturing industry. My World of Bags, the parent company of FemiHandbags, one of Africa’s leading luxury accessory brands, is partnering with [...]

LLF2019 Day 1 Highlight

LLF2019 Day 1 Highlight

What an EXCITING day we had yesterday! Were you able to make it to the event? As expected, it was truly one-of-a-kind! From the opening by Her Excellency, First Lady of Lagos State (ably represented by Mrs. Otuyalo), to the exhibitions, conversations, and presentations, we had a swell time! Don't just take our word for it - have [...]