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The History Hour

Osmondmania! and the launch of Lagos Fashion Week

Oct 20, 2023
Donny Osmond, a teenage heartthrob and member of The Osmonds, talks about the collapse of a balcony at Heathrow caused by fans. Also, the podcast covers the first peace walk in Cambodia, the birth of Lagos Fashion Week, and the Rana Plaza building collapse in Bangladesh.
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  • Lagos Fashion Week put Nigerian design on the global map, showcasing the talent of African designers.
  • Cambodia's first peace walk in 1992 united Cambodian refugees and locals, healing wounds from the Khmer Rouge regime.

Deep dives

Legos Fashion Week: From Idea to Reality

Omor Yemi Akereli, founder of Legos Fashion Week, recounts the challenges and triumphs of bringing her dream event to life. Despite facing resistance from other fashion platforms, she rallied designers around her vision. The first season of Legos Fashion Week was marked by logistical hurdles, from delays in setting up venues to last-minute changes in exhibition spaces. However, despite the obstacles, the event showcased the talent and creativity of African designers, putting Nigerian style on the international map.

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