Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail 449 As a 200% hip hop fan, I will first like to introduce this by saying Kanye West just acted like a total idiot and in no way should anyone from Hip Hop disrespect Sway in such a manner, especially with such a complimenting introduction. With that being say, I can’t take away from the fact that those in the African fashion industry, and abroad, need to take heed of some of the points Kanye West is making within the fashion industry. More Articles You Would Love Menswear Designer Paap Ngala Shocks Senegal Fashionistas Launching Female Line At Accra Fashion Week S/H17 #OOTD: Tolubally Takes Us Through A Stylish Affair In Fabulous Leopard Print Note the points where he takes about ownership in respects to the people who own the mentioned brands. Note the point where he (and Sway) talked about the money the lost because they were working on a “small scale”. Despite his statement that he spent 13 million dollars of his money. It is a clear message that for African fashion designers to become international brands they either have a long way to go, which is possible, or alternatively subdue that brands to bigger ownership, due to the aspects of manufacturing. Although, I do not agree with his approach and his frustration of limitations. If a tailor can survive on sewing, it means he doesn’t necessarily needs all these major corporations to survive. Kanye West is probably trying to launch his line on a scale that is bigger than he is capable of particularly because of his status as a musician. Being a popular figure he is probably trying to jump the gun and launch just as big as where his rap career is. Hence why his only access is to be accepted by a major label which unfortunately is not going well for him. All in all, there are moments of education in what he says. What he needs to know is these international brands have spent decades to develop themselves. Yes we know the wealth has been on the side of a lot of them, they did not all start large. Most of the brand owners are old men and women who have taken this on themselves full time and not a sideline interest. Not simply by designing for a couple years and thinking they deserve stardom like the cry baby Kanye is acting like. My advice to Kanye, take those deals that he is complaining about, until his brand is irresistable, or the corporates know they can’t do without, and then he can call the shots. Alternative, start from the bottom, sort of like how Sway spoke about Buckshot (from Bootcamp click) at 10:30sec. In fact Sway was right, take a few steps back. Just like he probably did when he started with music. Never the less, outside that, designers can learn from a lot in this interview. african fashioneditorialfashionkanye insults swaykanye westmodelrantsway showyou don't have the answers Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail Nana Tamakloe Founder of FashionGHANA.com and Accra Fashion Week. I'm grateful you visited, I hope you share, subscribe and share your comments or opinions below. More For You Farewell to a Trailblazer: Guinea-Bissau’s Dina Adão Passes Away, Leaving a Legacy On... VIDEOS: Watch Chidimma Vanessa Celebrate At Miss Universe 2024 Whilst Dancing To Ghanaian... Africans Have Proudly Accepted Trick Daddy’S Claim As A Non ‘African American’ –... Stunning Cassandre Jacques Exits Miss World Dominican Rupublic Amid Uproar Over Haitian Heritage... #MODELCRUSH: Senegal’s Rising Star Ndey Touty Sakho Checks All Beauty Boxes & Effortlessly... VIDEO: “Are You Happy Sleeping With A Married Man?” Designer Gracelyn Quansah Walks... 6 Tips to Help You Take Care of Your Curly Hair VIDEO: Watch The Moment Miss Grand Ghana 2024 Won Best Evening Gown VIDEOS: Watch Davido Kingly Strutt Down The Lagos Fashion Week 2024 Runway Showing... Jewelry Trends We’ve Been Seeing for Winter