Initiatives and Institutional Work
This section outlines strategic initiatives and organisations I have founded and led to address structural gaps in fashion law, education, and policy. These institutions and programmes are designed to build legal capacity, strengthen governance frameworks, and support the long-term development of the fashion sector in Africa and beyond.
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Fashion Law Academy Africa (FLAA)
FLAA is an educational institution dedicated to building legal capacity in the African fashion industry. The Academy focuses on fashion law education, curriculum development, and professional training designed to address the structural absence of specialised legal knowledge within fashion systems across the continent.
Through courses, programmes, and research-informed instruction, the Academy equips students, professionals, and institutions with a rigorous understanding of the legal, regulatory, and commercial dimensions of fashion. Its work is grounded in African market realities while engaging with global legal standards, contributing to the long-term professionalisation of fashion law in Africa.
Alliance for Law and Fashion in Africa (ALFA)
The Alliance for Law and Fashion in Africa is a policy and research-focused think tank examining the legal, regulatory, and governance frameworks that shape the fashion industry in Africa. It operates at the intersection of law, business, and public policy, with a focus on systemic gaps that affect industry development, compliance, and sustainability.
The Alliance produces research, policy analysis, and strategic insights aimed at governments, institutions, and industry stakeholders. Its work supports evidence-based decision-making and contributes to the development of legal frameworks that enable a more structured, accountable, and globally competitive African fashion sector.
Beauty and Cosmetics Law Africa (BCLA)
The BCLA Centre is a specialised legal initiative focused on the regulation, governance, and compliance of the beauty and cosmetics industry. The Centre addresses the growing legal and regulatory challenges facing beauty brands, manufacturers, and distributors operating across African and international markets.
Its work spans regulatory compliance, product standards, consumer protection, and cross-border trade, with particular attention to the gaps between law, policy, and industry practice. The Centre serves as a resource for legal insight, education, and strategic guidance within an increasingly regulated global beauty ecosystem.