Gele Expo 2025

Theme: “BUILDING BEYOND THE WRAP

Gele Expo 2025 is a cultural and creative gathering designed to empower creatives, expand access, preserve legacy, engage youth, and build global visibility for gele culture and African heritage.

Our Core Objectives:

• Reach 1,000+ physical attendees and 100,000+ digital participants globally
• Empower 100 participants through hands-on skills training in gele artistry and complementary trades.
• Showcase both emerging and established creatives, with a focus on art, culture, and innovation within the Head wrap fashion industry.

Nigeria.

Event Overview

Day 1: Empowerment Workshops & Creative Exhibition

• Hands-on training for 100 participants in gele artistry and related skills
• Live product demonstrations and immersive experiences
• Brand exhibitions with direct engagement opportunities for users, distributors, and B2B stakeholders

Day 2: Conference, Fashion Show, and Gele Festival

• Industry panels, thought-leadership sessions, and cultural conversations
• Fashion showcases, visual art displays, and immersive cultural experiences
• A vibrant celebration of African identity, beauty, and tradition through the iconic gele.

Target Audience:

• Fashion/beauty entrepreneurs
• Makeup & gele professionals
• Cultural investors
• Youths & students
• Global African communities