FashionVerse Africa

For Derekcia, inspiration begins with observation.

A self-described “chronic observer,” she draws ideas from the world around her, constantly watching, absorbing, and translating what she sees into creative concepts. When it comes to bringing those ideas to life, moodboards, references, conversations, and even rough sketches become tools for communicating her vision with a team.

As for trends? She prefers to simply create, believing that creativity is subjective and there’s no one right way to approach it.

Her advice to creatives just starting out is simple: stop doubting yourself and create. “God put you on this earth to create.” The more you create, she believes, the easier it becomes to trust your voice and your ability.

Read our conversation with Dereckcia Kandabi as she shares more on inspiration, collaboration, trends, and finding the confidence to create. ✨

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📸: @eddehjr
💄: @fablooksbykenny

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Photographher: @eddehjr
Photographers creative assistant: @deebandds
Styling: @stylesenami
Hair: @priest_touch

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Producer: @jimdfirst
Creative Assistant: @deebandds
Model: @oritsetinmeyin
Styling: @gangstylingstudios @calleddeh
MUA: @tht_glam
Hair: @priest_touch
Set design: @abdartco

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Photography: @dara_banjo
Models: @alina.abdullahi & @omokunmisamuel

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Creative Direction / Photography: Victor Edeh @eddehjr

Producers:
@deebandds
@dara_banjo

Set design: @abdartco

Styling: @uduak_for @gangstylingstudios

Makeup: @fablooksbykenny

Hairstylists: @gracetony_ @priest_touch

Movement Director: @sodiqabiola_

Models:
@blessingaduke_ @omokunmisamuel
@darkskin_kenny @_a.j.e.t_
@_kemkeme

Location: @hive.zenstudios
#afcon2025