Meet the team
We are proud to be an African and Africa-based platform with a global ethos. Our small, digitally native team reflects our core values of inclusivity, diversity, and innovation. Between the continent and the world, we seek to push the boundaries of geographic limitations.
Nisha Kanabar, CEO
Nisha Kanabar is a curator and storyteller, and the founder of Industrie Africa. A Tanzanian of Indian origin, Kanabar graduated from Parsons School of Design in New York and went on to forge a career in luxury fashion and publishing. With over a decade of experience at renowned industry names, she held formative positions at the editorial and commercial departments of American Vogue, Vogue India, and Style.com in the Middle East (now Vogue Arabia). Her experience across international markets fuelled a desire to channel her work into her home continent’s contemporary and luxury designer market, with a special focus on digitization and storytelling. Nisha’s unique perspective allows her to frame the conversation around African fashion through a unique global lens and places her at the forefront of a cultural movement experiencing seismic change. She currently resides in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania—whilst her work regularly takes her across the continent and around the world.
Frederica Brooksworth, Director of IA Connect
Frederica Brooksworth is a British-Ghanaian Academic, Researcher, and Business Strategist. She is the Executive Director of the Council for International African Fashion Education (CIAFE). Brooksworth is also the Director of IA Connect at Industrie Africa, spearheading its upcoming knowledge and intelligence hub at Industrie Africa. Brooksworth has taught at numerous universities and is a lecturer at the London College of Fashion, British School of Fashion, and Conde Nast College of Fashion and Design. She is a Board Member at BlueCrest University College. Brooksworth has also worked with organizations such as the Business of Fashion, FashMash, and Style House Files developing educational programs and resources.
Taku Dlamini, Research & Development Assistant
Part of the Design Indaba Emerging Creatives Class of 2020, Takudzwa Dlamini is a dynamic fashion creative and researcher from Johannesburg, South Africa. Previously, Taku worked for House Cinnamon and spearheaded her eponymous fashion brand, Taku Dlamini, before pivoting towards Academia and Research. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) from the University of Johannesburg and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Fashion Design from STADIO (formerly LISOF). With a keen interest in education and the acceleration and advancement of the Pan African Fashion community, Taku assists with Research and Development at IA Connect.
Tlhale Pooe, Research & Development Assistant
Tlhalefang Pooe is a multifaceted creative with expertise in luxury retail, client relations, and fashion show production. After earning a Higher Certificate in Fashion Design from STADIO (formerly LISOF) and a BA in Business Studies from the London School of Business and Management, Tlhale has gained experience in the retail and hospitality industries while working as a Luxury Product Specialist for Platinum Group, client relations, and event coordinating at Lichaba Group. She is also a Reiki Healer and a Mindfulness Practitioner as she is passionate about well-being and the community. Tlhale is currently based in Johannesburg and is thrilled to join Industrie Africa Connect as our Research & Development Assistant.
Opportunities
As a growing organization, we are always looking for talented, creative individuals to join our professional family. If you are passionate about the African fashion industry and would be interested in being a part of the team, please drop us a note at careers@industrieafricaconnect.com.