On the evening of February 25th, the African Student Association, or ASA, held their fourth annual fashion show, to a wildly enthusiastic crowd of students, faculty, and extended guests. Preceded with music by local DJ DayDay and African fare including Jollof rice and African stew, the show was kicked off by MC Wellington Matos and included a performance by “Jaiva” with Afrobeats, as well as a “Guess The Song” segment.
The show featured student models in clothing from local designer Josephine Alila as well as the Delaware based Legacy Tailors. 20 students walked the runway in total, with some new faces in addition to a number of returning students from the preceding ASA fashion show. After closing remarks from the e-board, headed by co-presidents Temilade Olasubomi and Chisom Uchendu, the student models returned to the stage to dance and mingle with audience members.
The ASA, a student affinity group working to promote cultural diversity and ethnic education corresponding to the African diaspora, has held yearly fashion shows since 2021, creating an opportunity for African students to engage with and show off their cultural pride. Says PR Chair Zainab Al-Abbasi ‘26, “We wanted to expose the wider student body to African culture and pride, of which the medium of choice was fashion.
Showcasing the different types of fabric and styles was, we felt, a great way to get people to engage with African culture in a meaningful and fun way.” Saturday night’s lively crowd certainly testified to their success!
