Model Alliance Africa.
Advancing the legal rights, fair treatment, and professional protections of models across Africa — because talent deserves respect, and the law should require it.
Models Are Workers.
Their Rights Are Non-Negotiable.
Model Alliance Africa is FLI Africa's initiative dedicated to advancing the legal rights and professional protections of models working across Africa's fashion industry. It exists because the model industry in Africa has operated for too long without adequate legal safeguards with models routinely facing non-payment, exploitative contract terms, unsafe working conditions, and no effective recourse when things go wrong.
Model Alliance Africa provides legal resources, advocacy, and direct support for models — while working with agencies, brands, and industry bodies to raise standards and build the regulatory frameworks that protect the people who make fashion possible.
What We Do
Legal Resources for Models
Plain-language guides to model rights, contract review support, standard contract templates, and guidance on what to do when agreements are breached or rights violated.
Dispute Support
Connecting models who have experienced non-payment, contract violations, image rights misuse, or workplace harm with legal support — including referrals to the African Fashion Ombuds Centre.
Industry Standards Advocacy
Working with agencies, brands, and fashion week organisers to adopt model rights standards — covering minimum payment terms, age protections, health and safety standards, and complaint procedures.
AI & Likeness Rights
Dedicated advocacy and legal guidance on the emerging issue of AI-generated model likenesses — ensuring models are protected as synthetic imagery becomes standard practice in fashion.
Need Assistance?
We Are Here to Help.
Dedicated Support Line
models@thefashionlawinstitute.org