The African Cultural Fashion Heritage Academy is a premier marketplace and learning platform that empowers local and international creatives with the entrepreneurial, digital, and technical skills needed to thrive in the fashion and tech industries.
We connect African-inspired creativity with global innovation — through courses, mentorship, digital products, and an online marketplace.
We combine African cultural heritage with modern business and technology training, helping creatives turn passion into profit.
Our Academy stands out by offering:
A marketplace for digital fashion products and e-books
Entrepreneurship and digital skill courses
Access to industry mentors and creative collaborations
A focus on empowering African and diaspora designers globally
The Academy is open to fashion designers, stylists, tech innovators, artisans, writers, and digital entrepreneurs from Africa and around the world. Whether you’re just starting out or already established, our platform provides tools to help you grow and scale your creative business.
After completing the Creative Entrepreneurship Training, you can apply to become a verified vendor. Once approved, you can upload and sell your fashion or digital products directly through our marketplace — earning income while growing your brand.
Yes. Upon completing any course or training program, students receive a Certificate of Completion from the African Cultural Fashion Heritage Academy, validating their new skills and achievements.
All digital books, guides, and fashion resources can be purchased and downloaded directly from our website. After payment, you’ll receive an instant download link to your digital products.
We offer a wide range of programs designed to meet the needs of today’s creative entrepreneurs, including:
Fashion Design & Branding
Digital Entrepreneurship for Creatives
African Print Fabric Studies & Cultural Design
E-Commerce & Online Store Development
Fashion Tech & Digital Innovation
Creating & Selling Digital Products (E-books, Patterns, Courses)
Our digital marketplace allows creatives to sell fashion-related products, digital downloads, and educational resources, such as:
African-inspired fashion templates, sewing patterns, and digital art
E-books and guides on fashion, culture, and business
Downloadable digital tools for creative professionals
It’s a global hub for connecting African creativity with digital commerce.
All our courses are primarily online, allowing students and entrepreneurs from anywhere in the world to learn, collaborate, and grow.
However, we also host occasional in-person workshops and masterclasses in the DMV area (Maryland, Washington D.C., and Virginia) and partner events across Africa.
Absolutely! We provide mentorship programs, business coaching, and tech support to help creatives scale their businesses, launch online stores, and monetize their digital skills.
You can start by:
Visiting our website and creating a free account.
Exploring available courses and marketplace listings.
Enrolling in a course or applying to become a vendor or affiliate partner.
📧 info@acfhacademy.org
🌐 https://acfhacademy.org/
📞 (202-629-7316)
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