Style-conscious Africans turn compulsory masks into fashion accessories

May 15, 2020 - Lagos, Nigeria, Africa - A growing number of African countries have made the use of face masks compulsory to curb the spread of the new coronavirus. Fashion lovers in the biggest cities are combining style and safety by donning colourful masks, sometimes coordinating the fabric with their outfits. The trend is proving to be a boon to local tailors who are making the masks.