Empowering Voices. Elevating Dreams.
African Fashion Night (AFN)
At African Fashion Night (AFN), we believe that talent knows no borders — only opportunity does.
Every year, AFN opens its doors to young creatives from Switzerland’s Afro community, most with no prior experience but with limitless potential.
Talent Endorsement Program
Through our Talent Endorsement Program, we provide hands-on professional training and mentorship in a wide range of creative fields:
- Modeling
- Design
- Music
- Hairstyling
- Photography
- Videography
- Dance
- …and more
Under the guidance of seasoned experts like our in-house coach Magali Oliveira, our amateur models undergo intensive runway and confidence training before stepping onto the AFN stage, where they earn their first professional certification.
Many of them have since gone on to do fashion campaigns, adverts, or grace runways in
Paris, Milan, Dakar, Nairobi, Cape Town, London, and Berlin Fashion Weeks.
And that’s just the beginning. AFN pairs professionals with emerging talents, helping them discover their craft, develop their voice, and build careers that once felt out of reach.
About AFN
AFN is a project under the hat of ZAF (Zürich Afro Festival) GmbH, a non-profit association (Verein) dedicated to creating visibility, fostering representation, and building opportunity through culture and creativity.
Why Your Support Matters
This mission requires collective support.
Each edition of AFN is a major collaborative effort involving months of preparation, training, and creative coordination. From professional coaching and mentoring sessions to artist performances, travel, meals, and production logistics — every element contributes to creating a world-class platform that celebrates African excellence in Art, Fashion, Performances and more.
Your contribution goes far beyond funding an event — it builds careers, opens doors, creates opportunities, and changes lives.
Your support helps us to:
- Provide training and mentorship for emerging models, designers, and artists
- Offer professional exposure through stage performances, media coverage, and networking opportunities
- Create spaces of representation and confidence for young Afro-descendant talents
- Strengthen community connection and inclusion within Switzerland and beyond
- Inspire intercultural dialogue and promote the values of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Every contribution — big or small — directly empowers individuals to turn their passion into purpose and their dreams into reality.
By supporting AFN and the Talent Endorsement Program, you are:
- Breaking barriers that have long limited access to creative professions
- Giving visibility and confidence to underrepresented voices
- Strengthening community inclusion, equity, and cultural diversity
- Helping young people turn their passion into purpose
Join Us
We invite individuals, organizations, and companies who share our vision to stand with us. Together, we can create a future where every person of colour — regardless of background — has the chance to shine, tell their story, and thrive.
Join us. Empower talent. Shape the future.
Your support makes dreams awaken.
How to Support
Support African Fashion Night (AFN)
You can contribute directly to AFN and the Talent Endorsement Program by making a donation to the following account:
Bank Details
Kontoinhaber: ZAF – Zurich Afro Festival GmbH Adresse: Goethestrasse 12, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland Finanzinstitut: ZKB – Zürcher Kantonalbank, Postfach, 8010 Zürich IBAN: CH36 0070 0114 9016 3636 1 Bankenclearing-Nummer: 700 SWIFT-Adresse (BIC): ZKBKCHZZ80A Every contribution — big or small — helps us continue building bridges, nurturing creativity, and creating meaningful change through representation and opportunity. For more information, contact us at: info@africanfashionnight.ch Thank you for your kind support. United we are smarter and stronger.UBUNTU!
Meet Magaly Oliveira, the powerhouse behind Walk with Glamour and the driving force behind the success of AFN models since 2019. With a background as a former catwalk model and choreographer for fashion shows, dance productions, and commercials, Magaly brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the table.
Hailing from Brazil, Magaly made her mark in the world of advertising as a campaign model, appearing in television ads and films before bringing her passion for fashion and choreography to Switzerland. As the founder of Walk with Glamour, she has dedicated herself to nurturing and training the next generation of models with care, love, and precision. Magaly’s gentle yet impactful coaching style has helped countless AFN newcomers realize their potential and achieve their
modeling dreams. Thanks to her guidance and mentorship, many AFN models have gone on to grace international stages across the globe, showcasing their talent and style to the world.
Magaly Oliveira is not just a coach, but a mentor, a guide, and a true champion of diversity, inclusion, and excellence in the fashion industry. Her invaluable knowledge and passion continue to inspire and empower all who have the privilege of working with her.
Meet Our Endorsees
Koi Design
Artfully
Moise Bodika
Keren Mukwambele
Fernando Hofstetter
Esther Ashiyanbi
Mahoney Creation
Lilian Duhoux
