In order to expand the visibility of African design, Ndiaye created the Dakar Fashion Week exhibition.

[4] By 2012, the tenth year of the show, it attracted thirty designers from nine countries in Africa and Asia, with audience members coming from around the world, and had an operating budget of more than CFA 80 million (about US$150,000).

In an interview with Vogue Italia, she stated, "Much of my inspiration come from the big cities... My aim was and still is sharing with all modern women one fashion without borders.

"[4] Ndaiye has noted that among many African nations, religious objections have made designers unable to practice their profession.

[7] She has also spoken out, with other African designers, for increased funding and access to credit from governments in order to foster innovation and job creation in the fashion industry.