Who
we are.

We are a conduit between brands, communities, and creatives through storytelling, strategic partnerships, and immersive cultural experiences.
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At our core, we exist to close the gap that has kept creatives and Black-owned businesses from the access, platforms, and markets their work deserves. We do not just open doors. We ensure they are positioned to scale, lead, and thrive on a global stage.
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We operate at the intersection of culture, commerce, and community, transforming cultural relevance into real economic impact.

Yesterday

Growing up as a young Black creative in the UK, our founder Kojo Marfo navigated a landscape defined by limited representation, restricted access, and the kind of isolation that makes it difficult to believe the industry has room for you.

Determined to build what did not exist, Kojo founded My Runway Group while studying at university in Coventry. Not as an experiment, but as a solution. A platform designed to connect overlooked talent to real opportunities, genuine community, and the networks that change careers.

What began as a single fashion show in 2013, attended by 400 people, grew rapidly into a movement. A runway, in every sense of the word, for creatives to showcase their work, build confidence, and access the international stages their talent had always deserved.

Today

Through over 50 programmes and initiatives, we equip emerging creatives with the skills, networks, and access to build sustainable careers. Our work goes beyond development. We create direct pathways into industries, markets, and decision-making spaces. Through partnerships with leading institutions and global brands including Saatchi Gallery, the Victoria and Albert Museum, and Coca Cola, we deliver campaigns and cultural activations that reach global audiences while positioning underrepresented talent at the centre of high-impact conversations.

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To date, we have connected over 20,000 Black founders and creatives to international platforms, unlocking access to funding, partnerships, and market opportunities that drive long-term growth. Through My Runway Youth Development, we invest in the next generation. Our programmes provide structured mentoring, skills development, and wellbeing support for young Black and Mixed Black heritage individuals and underrepresented communities, ensuring they are equipped not just to enter the industry, but to lead within it. With a community spanning multiple regions, we have built more than a platform. We have built the infrastructure for the next generation of cultural leaders, founders, and creative entrepreneurs.

Tomorrow

Our future is rooted in unlocking Africa's soft power while deepening our impact across the UK and Europe.

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We have built strong foundations through commerce programmes, global consultancy, and talent development. Now we are accelerating, bridging Africa and Europe through strategic collaborations, intentional storytelling, and shared opportunity at scale.

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By partnering with governments, institutions, and industry leaders, we provide the insight, infrastructure, and platforms that underrepresented creatives and founders need to compete and lead on a global stage. From talent representation to shaping cultural policy, we are actively influencing the creative and commercial economy of tomorrow.
The runway is ready. A new generation of cultural leaders and entrepreneurs is cleared for takeoff.