With his brand HAWII, Hawi Midekssa imposes a unique vision of fashion: a stylistic language that draws on Ethiopian roots to better engage with the world. Revealed on the stages of Paris and New York, his artistic approach is distinguished by an aesthetic that is both powerful and subtle, where each creation becomes a manifesto of identity, resilience, and independence.

Her commitment extends beyond the realm of design. Through the Women's Entrepreneurship Award, Africa Fashion Up recognizes her ambition to establish a fashion school in Ethiopia, which will serve as a catalyst for integration, knowledge transfer, and empowerment for a new generation of African talent.