Joyce Ababio
Born
Accra, Ghana
NationalityGhanaian
LabelKente Designs
ChildrenCharles Nana Osei Ababio, Tracy Nana Yaa Ababio

Joyce Yeboah Ababio is a Ghanaian fashion designer.[1][2][3] She is the founder CEO of JACCD.[4][5]

Early life and education

Ababio was born to Stephen W. Yeboah, a politician who served under the Nkrumah government, and Esther Tuyee. She is the fifth child of her parents.[6] She did her primary education at Datus School and then continued to Achimota School.[6][7] She started her higher education at St. Cloud State University in Minnesota, United States. However, after a year studying medical technology, she transferred to Texas Woman's University, where she obtained a degree in fashion design.[7]

Career

After her tertiary education, she returned to Ghana. In 1995, she established the Vogue Style School of Fashion and Design. In 2013, she launched the Joyce Ababio College of Creative Design (JACCD) in Accra.[8] She has been in charge of the costumes for various beauty pageant such as Miss Ghana. She has groomed a number of renowned designers in Ghana.[6]

Awards and recognition

  • Miss World Best Formal Evening Wear Award (1995)[9][10]
  • Ebony Award for Bridal and Pageantry (1999)[9][10]
  • Miss Ghana Best Evening Wear (2000)[6][10]
  • Ghana Fashion Awards Fashion Contribution Award in Education and Mentoring (2012 & 2015)[11][10]
  • Glitz Africa Fashion Week Lifetime Achievement Award (2013)[12][10]
  • Jandel Superwoman Award (2014)[13]
  • Nobles International Award (2014)
  • 100 Most Outstanding Women 74th & 41st (2014 & 2015)[6]
  • Ghana Fashion Awards Hall of Fame (2016)[6]
  • Century International Quality ERA Award (2016)[6][14]
  • Glitz Women of the Year Fashion Force (2017)[15]
  • Lifetime in a Portrait Awards Initiator of Change (2017)[6]
  • Xperience Womanity Awards Fashion Education Icon (2019)[16]
  • Feminine Ghana Achievement Awards Best Achiever in Fashion, Jewelry and Lifestyle (2019)[13]
  • Ghana Feminine Hall of Fame (2019)
  • Ghana Women of Distinction (2018)[13]
  • Those who Inspire (2019)[13]

Personal life

Ababio has two children named Tracy and Charles.[6]

See also.

References

  1. ↑ Frimpong, Enoch Darfah (2013-08-11). "Joyce Ababio: Set to raise image of creative industry". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2023-12-10.
  2. ↑ Debrah, Ameyaw (2014-05-06). "Kofi Ansah book of condolence opened + Joyce Ababio remembers the icon". AmeyawDebrah.com. Archived from the original on 2019-03-27. Retrieved 2015-07-02.
  3. ↑ Wasiu-Ayinde, Bashiru Olu (2014-07-25). "JOYCE ABABIO TO LAUNCH NEW FASHION REALITY SHOW – 'FASHION CULTURE'". FashionManiaGH. Archived from the original on 2015-09-24. Retrieved 2015-07-02.
  4. ↑ "Joyce Ababio Fashion School, Courses, Fees, Forms And More". Ghana Insider. 2021-03-23. Retrieved 2022-03-20.
  5. ↑ Amoako, Josephine. "Glitz top 100 inspirational women". Glitz Africa Magazine. Retrieved 2022-05-28.
  6. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Segbefia, Sedem (2021-01-30). "Joyce Ababio: the matriarch of Ghanaian fashion". The Business & Financial Times. Retrieved 2023-11-16.
  7. 1 2 Kwei, Rebecca (2015-02-11). "Joyce Ababio ; Fashion designer extraordinaire". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2023-12-10.
  8. ↑ "Joyce Ababio College of Creative Design". Africultures (in French). Retrieved 2021-03-13.
  9. 1 2 Azu, Vance (2013-08-12). "Joyce Ababio: Set to raise image of creative industry". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2022-06-27.
  10. 1 2 3 4 5 "Joyce Ababio – Founder & President, Joyce Ababio College of Creative Design (JACCD)". WomanRising. 2018-08-12. Archived from the original on 2019-03-23. Retrieved 2021-10-30.
  11. ↑ Dimeji, Betty (2021-03-09). "IWD2021: Celebrating 10 Women In Ghana's Fashion Industry". Melange Africa. Retrieved 2023-12-10.
  12. ↑ "IT'S COMING! Legendary Designer, Joyce Ababio Readies 'Black White & Accent'". Entertainment Ghana. 2020-12-10. Archived from the original on 2022-09-25. Retrieved 2022-06-27.
  13. 1 2 3 4 Debrah, Ameyaw (2020-12-14). "Joyce Ababio, A Fashion Icon In Ghana". AmeyawDebrah.com. Retrieved 2023-11-16.
  14. ↑ "Joyce Ababio College of Creative Design wins Int'l Award". GhanaWeb. 2016-04-21. Retrieved 2022-06-27.
  15. ↑ Amoako, Josephine. "Ghana Women of the Year Honours 2017- A night of Women Inspiring Women". Glitz Africa Magazine. Retrieved 2023-12-10.
  16. ↑ Amoako, Josephine. "Zynell Zuh named 'XWACAFRICA' 2019 fashion icon honoree". Glitz Africa Magazine. Retrieved 2023-12-10.
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