Benin's eco-fashion star turns trash into runway art

Roberto Zinli aka Président Djangoun, is a fashion designer and social media star in Beninwho turns waste into wearable art. Concerned about environmental degradation, he began recycling materials like plastic, metal, wood, and rubber – and especially aluminum cans – to create bold, upcycled fashion. His designs have reached runways in the capital Porto-Novo, and he teaches sustainable practices at fashion schools. Zinli also advocates for reusing non-biodegradable clothing to reduce pollution and carbon emissions.