ATA Fashion Parade made its debut in Arusha, Tanzania

The first of what has become an popular annual affair at every ATA sponsored Congress or Symposium, was held at the Impala Hotel in Arusha, Tanzania in 1998.
The organizers, Chief Margaret Fabiyi (l) and Helen Broadus, didn't use the usual bevy of pouty, long-legged pencil slim models; ATA members became the stars as a group of ten or twelve ladies and guys exhibited an eye-popping array of fashion finery.
Peter Janssen of Inter-Continental Hotels and Gaynelle Henderson Bailey (below) showcase an attractive black & gold combination.
ATA's first Fashion Show represented a cultural mix of Eastern, Western and Southern African textiles and creations.


Africans are painting the world in a kaleidoscope of bold, eye-catching colors and patterns, and it's become contagious.
For the past 5 years, an African "Fashion Parade" has enhanced the Annual ATA International Congress.
At the ATA Congress in Addis Ababa, there were fashion shows on two of the special evenings arranged by the host committee.
At the Addis Hilton, I was prompted to get into the act, and was on stage at an event sponsored by Webisco of Nigeria, again featuring the styles of Chief Margaret Fabiyi.
At Africa Travel Magazine's office in the trendy Gastown area of Vancouver, Canada, our staff and volunteers wear African caps and tops most of the time and are proud of it.
At trade shows, special events and conventions we usually go all out