Lagos Leather Fair (LLF) Hosts Landmark Press Conference to Unveil 9th Edition, Pioneering a Strategic Shift “Beyond the Hide”

The Lagos Leather Fair (LLF), Africa’s premier leather platform, officially kicked off the media countdown to its highly anticipated 9th edition with a dynamic press conference hosted today at the Ananse Center for Design.Operating under the powerful theme, “BEYOND THE HIDE: Scaling Value. Building Industry. Driving Growth,” the conference gathered top-tier journalists, media stakeholders, and industry champions to unveil [...]

Lagos Leather Fair Announces Call for Nomination for LLF2026 Awards

Lagos Leather Fair Announces Call for Nomination for LLF2026 Awards

Lagos Leather Fair (LLF) has officially opened submissions for the highly anticipated LLF2026 Awards.  “The LLF 2026 Awards represent far more than a celebration of talent; they are an intentional platform to recognise excellence and inspire and encourage innovation within the industry,” said Femi Olayebi, founder of Lagos Leather Fair. “Through these awards, we continue to honour [...]

Advancing the Leather Conversation in Nigeria with the Lagos Leather Fair Accelerator Program in Partnership with Wema Bank

Advancing the Leather Conversation in Nigeria with the Lagos Leather Fair Accelerator Program in Partnership with Wema Bank

The biggest leather fair in West Africa, Lagos Leather Fair (LLF), in its commitment to improving creativity, collaboration, and commitment in the leather industry, introduces the LLF Accelerator Program in partnership with Wema Bank. The program is dedicated to empowering and propelling the growth of emerging leatherwork entrepreneurs. This is a comprehensive platform that aims [...]

Lagos Leather Fair (LLF) Sets Out to Elevate the African Leather Ecosystem with Annual Event

Announces its Seventh Edition of the Fair Lagos Leather Fair, an annual showcase of Africa’s leather industry , has announced the launch of its 2024 fair with the theme “Leveling Up” to spur on the growth being made across the African leather ecosystem.  In its seventh instalment, the fair will gather leather enthusiasts, designers, manufacturers, [...]

Lagos Leather Fair 2023 Drives Discourse on the Future of African Creatives in the Global Leather Industry

Lagos Leather Fair 2023 Drives Discourse on the Future of African Creatives in the Global Leather Industry

Lagos Leather Fair, the leading leather trade event in Africa and initiative of Femi Olayebi, CEO, Femi Handbags, has further advanced the growth of the leather industry in Nigeria and Africa, at its recently concluded 6th edition. The 2-day event which was held at Balmoral Convention Centre, Lagos from 17 – 18 June, hosted over [...]

Lagos Leather Fair 2023 Kicks Off in Style with a Leather Cocktail Event

Lagos Leather Fair 2023 Kicks Off in Style with a Leather Cocktail Event

It was all glitz and glamour at the cocktail event to kick off the sixth edition of the Lagos Leather Fair, the event had in attendance key stakeholders, influencers, and the media. An amazing live band was in place to fill the room with beautiful sounds and masterful musical expressions. The event also featured a [...]

Express Your Creativity and Build Community at LLF Workshops, Conversation and Exclusive Masterclass this 2023!

Staying Ahead – Creativity, Collaboration, Commitment, the biggest leather fair in West Africa, Lagos Leather Fair is back for its 2023 edition, which will also play host to the first LLF exclusive masterclass, conversations and a series of workshops from June 15th, 17th, and 18th at the Balmoral Convention Center, Victoria Island, Lagos. The exclusive [...]

Lagos Leather Fair Launches Award to Recognise Excellence and Innovation in Africa

Lagos Leather Fair Launches Award to Recognise Excellence and Innovation in Africa

To recognise excellence and innovation in the leather industry in Africa, the 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 its maiden award. The event is part of the activities lined up for its 2023 edition [...]

Experience the Beauty of Leather Craftsmanship at the Lagos Leather Fair this June

Experience the Beauty of Leather Craftsmanship at the Lagos Leather Fair this June

The LLF2023, themed Staying Ahead – Creativity | Collaboration | Commitment aims to make a lasting impact through the introduction of the LLF Accelerator Programme, an innovative mentoring and development initiative. Six selected leather brands, three specializing in footwear and three in handbags, will receive guidance and support from experienced entrepreneurs who possess valuable industry insights.