Stephen Manzini is a South African entrepreneur, fashion industry executive and Founder & CEO of Soweto Fashion Week, launched in 2011 under SM Manzini Holdings Ltd a family business.

Recognised for his leadership and contribution to entrepreneurship, he was named an Old Mutual Tomorrow’s Leader in 2016 and among South Africa’s Top 20 Most Inspirational Youth the same year. He has also contributed to entrepreneurship initiatives involving Global Entrepreneurship Week and Microsoft South Africa.

In 2023, Manzini joined the International Committee of the BRICS Fashion Summit in Moscow, a position he continues to hold. In 2025, he became an Expert Blogger for TV BRICS Russia, contributing perspectives on South-South fashion cooperation and cross-cultural collaboration.

In 2026, he was nominated for an Honorary Fashion Award for outstanding contribution to the fashion industry.