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Nigerian Winner of Fashionomics Africa Competition

The Fashionomics Africa online contest honors African fashion brands working to change how fashion is produced, bought, used, and recycled, to encourage more sustainable consumer behavior.

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The Fashionomics Africa online contest

This Lohije hat is partially made from dried fibers from the water hyacinth plant, an invasive species that blocks sunlight and reduces oxygen levels in Lagos riverine areas, posing a serious threat to marine life.

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