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Aphia Sakyi, Biography
Magdalene Afia Sakyi known as Aphia Sakyi is a Ghanaian jewelry and accessory designer who was born in the Brong Ahafo Region of the West African nation, Ghana.
Her works were spotted in Coming 2 America, a movie which made its grand entry into the world of entertainment.
Aphia Sakyi’s signature African rope necklaces, which provide a bold and unique touch to personal styles, particularly her signature African brass-faced necklace, featured prominently in the movie where accessories were concerned.
It seemed her signature African brass-faced necklace was used throughout the movie as seen on multiple characters.
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Education
She studied Business Administration at the Regent University of Ghana, while pursuing her course at the university, Aphia decided to switch to her long-time passion of designing clothes when she was unable to finance her education.
Career
Starting out as a sales agent for a school uniform tailor in her vicinity, Aphia’s undying desire to improve her craftsmanship pushed her to acquire knowledge in Fashion and Design.
Magdalene Sakyi, now a thriving fashion entrepreneur, manages her own design school and fashion label established in Labone, a suburb of Accra.
Afia’s outstanding accessory designs have gained recognition across the globe with her latest collection “50 SHADES OF PRINT”. A piece from the collection was featured by music icon Janet Jackson in her first Instagram video in honor of her brother, Michael Jackson, which has since promoted the brand worldwide.
Aphia Sakyi has also been recognized by Her Royal Highness Princess Haifa Faisal of Saudi Arabia, Leddy Young, Tarana J. Burke, Tiffany Haddish, Ciara, Lika Osipova, Maye Musk, Yvonne Okoro, En Vogue, The Lion King musical, and many other celebrities who have taken Ghanaian and African products across the globe.
Today, Afia encourages skill acquisition through apprenticeship and has so far groomed 50 aspiring fashion designers through her Creative Design School.
Her ambition is to expand the school to accommodate more talented designers from Africa.
Afia’s success is no surprise, as her brand was awarded the Accessory Brand of the Year at the 2018 Fashion GHANA Honours and Awards.
Aphia Sakyi has also been featured on the runways of AFI Cape Town Fashion Week, Accra Fashion Week, Passion for Fashion Showcase, and the Africa Fashion Week, London.
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