Olayiwola Ogedengbe - Nominated for Creative Force in Fashion Award at the MOI Awards

Olayiwola Ogedengbe – Nominated for Creative Force in Fashion Award at the MOI Awards

Olayiwola Ogedengbe has spent close to two decades doing the simple, steady work of making people look, and feel, their best. In 2007, he founded Lamas Clothing in Lagos with a clear idea: clothes should carry confidence without shouting. Today, the label is one of Nigeria’s leading menswear houses, known for sharp lines, clean finishes,
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CEO Luminee - Nominated For Creative Force In Fashion at the MOI Award

CEO Luminee – Nominated For Creative Force In Fashion at the MOI Award

Abiodun Folashade Tokunbo, popularly known as CEO Luminee, is a prominent Nigerian fashion designer and the founder and creative director of Anjy Luminee Couture, a high-end fashion house based in Ikeja, Lagos. Her brand is known as Anjy Luminee Couture, also called House of Luminee. Tokunbo is celebrated for imaginative, avant-garde design with a strong
Aisy Nosa Edeh Aisosa - Nominated For Creative Force In Fashion at the MOI Award

Aisy Nosa Edeh Aisosa – Nominated For Creative Force In Fashion at the MOI Award

Aisy Nosa Edeh is a Nigerian fashion designer and entrepreneur based in Lagos. She is the founder of two complementary businesses: the clothing brand Stitchesbyaisy and the vocational training center Aisy Fashion Academy. Her work is primarily promoted through her personal and business Instagram accounts, where she is also a brand influencer. Stitchesbyaisy offers ready-to-wear
Somo by Somo - Nominated for Creative Force in Fashion of the Year at the MOI Awards

Somo by Somo – Nominated for Creative Force in Fashion of the Year at the MOI Awards

Sophia Ugbegua is the founder and creative designer of Somo by Somo, a celebrated Nigerian women’s wear brand. Her work is distinguished by elaborate detailing, a bold aesthetic, and high-quality craftsmanship, with a strong focus on bridal and custom-made couture. Her design philosophy is rooted in a “glamorous, daring, and expressive” alter ego. She established
Yomi Casual — Nominated for Creative Force in Fashion of the Year at the MOI Awards

Yomi Casual — Nominated for Creative Force in Fashion of the Year at the MOI Awards

Yomi Casual has redefined contemporary menswear by blending bold African aesthetics with global-ready tailoring, turning his label into a constant fixture across film, music videos, TV, and red-carpet culture. His looks amplify the visibility of Nigerian fashion in mainstream media, while strategic collaborations with entertainers and influencers drive trend adoption at scale. Beyond design, his
Ugo Monye- Nominated For Creative Force In Fashion Of The Year At MOI 2025 Award Show

Ugo Monye- Nominated for Creative Force In Fashion Of the Year at MOI 2025 Award Show

Ugo Monye is one of Nigeria’s most celebrated menswear designers, recognized for his innovative craftsmanship, cultural storytelling, and ability to redefine modern African style. As the founder and creative director of Ugo Monye Official, he has built a brand that blends elegance, tradition, and bold creativity, positioning him at the forefront of contemporary African fashion.
Kenneth Ize- Nominated For Creative Force In Fashion At MOI 2025 Award

Kenneth Ize- Nominated For Creative Force In Fashion At MOI 2025 Award

Kenneth Ize stands as one of the most influential forces in African fashion today, celebrated for his remarkable ability to merge cultural heritage with modern luxury. A graduate of the University of Applied Arts, Vienna, he relaunched his eponymous brand in 2016 with the sole aim of elevating traditional Nigerian weaving techniques to international acclaim.
Maklinscout- Nominated For Creative Force In Fashion.

Maklinscout- Nominated For Creative Force In Fashion at the MOI Awards

Makiliko Nelson A, widely known as Maklinscout, has emerged as a creative force in the Nigerian fashion space, redefining styling as both art and narrative. Beginning his professional journey in 2019 while still a student, he quickly distinguished himself through an imaginative approach that fuses African cultural identity with contemporary elegance. His philosophy frames fashion
Toyin Lawani- Nominated For Creative Force In Fashion.

Toyin Lawani- Nominated For Creative Force In Fashion at the MOI Awards

Toyin Lawani is a serial fashion entrepreneur, stylist and founder of Tiannah’s Place Empire.Her multi-brand empire spans styling, design, beauty, retail, and a fashion school. Lawani’s theatrical, headline-making couture and costume work have crossed into film and TV.She has been a visible reality-TV personality and judge on a fashion competition series. Toyin’s brand is known
Prudent - Nominated For Creative Force In Fashion at the MOI Awards

Prudent – Nominated For Creative Force In Fashion at the MOI Awards

Prudent Gabriel (Prudential Atelier) is a Lagos-based designer famed for ornate bridal and bespoke gowns. Her brand, Prudential Atelier, blends traditional aso-oke and heavy beadwork with contemporary silhouettes. Prudent has grown a strong online and social presence that amplifies bridal commissions and showcases. Her Prudential Fashion Academy has also trained and mentored emerging designers, expanding
Swanky Jerry- Nominated For Creative Force In Fashion.

Swanky Jerry- Nominated For Creative Force In Fashion at the MOI Awards

Jeremiah “Swanky Jerry” Ogbodo is one of Africa’s most recognised celebrity stylists and creative directors. He built Swanky Signatures into a styling powerhouse for Nollywood stars and Afrobeats icons. Swanky Jerry’s signature is fearless, camera-first styling that creates viral red-carpet moments. His rise includes industry awards, a Forbes nod, and a Netflix appearance on “Young,
 Deola Sagoe - Nominated for Creative Force in Fashion at the MOI Awards

 Deola Sagoe – Nominated for Creative Force in Fashion at the MOI Awards

Deola Sagoe is one of Africa’s most iconic fashion designers, renowned for her innovative use of African fabrics and her ability to merge tradition with contemporary elegance. For over three decades, she has been at the forefront of redefining haute couture in Nigeria, crafting designs that celebrate the richness of African heritage while appealing to
Seyi Vodi- Nominated For Creative Force In Fashion at the MOI Award

Seyi Vodi- Nominated For Creative Force In Fashion at the MOI Award

Seyi Vodi (Seyi Adekunle) is the entrepreneur behind Vodi Tailors and the broader Vodi Group.He built an expansive tailoring and apparel operation known for agbadas, kaftans, and corporate tailoring. Vodi’s strength is marrying bespoke spirit with a factory-scale production capability across West Africa. The brand services politicians, entertainers,, and everyday customers showing commercial breadth. Vodi
Folake Coker (Tiffany Amber) - Nominated for Creative Force in Fashion at the MOI Awards

Folake Coker (Tiffany Amber) – Nominated for Creative Force in Fashion at the MOI Awards

Folake Coker, the visionary founder of Tiffany Amber, is widely celebrated as one of the pioneers of luxury fashion in Nigeria and Africa. Since launching Tiffany Amber in 1998, she has transformed the way African fashion is perceived, blending sophistication, fluidity, and cultural richness into designs that resonate globally. Her label was the first African
Emagine by Bukola- Nominated For Creative Force In Fashion at the MOI Award

Emagine by Bukola- Nominated For Creative Force In Fashion at the MOI Award

Emagine by Bukola is a bridal and occasionwear house helmed by Bukola Owolabi.The brand is known for elaborate handwork, mermaid cuts, and richly detailed lace overlays. Bukola’s “UNRELATED” 2024 bridal collection reinforced the label’s dedication to couture finishing. Emagine’s client portfolio includes brides who prize photographic impact and custom embellishment. The label uses targeted Instagram
Lanre Da-Silva Ajayi (LDA) - Nominated for Creative Force in Fashion at the MOI Award

Lanre Da-Silva Ajayi (LDA) – Nominated for Creative Force in Fashion at the MOI Award

Lanre Da-Silva Ajayi, founder of the eponymous label LDA, is a trailblazer who has consistently redefined Nigerian fashion on the global stage. Since launching her brand in 2005, she has built a legacy of excellence rooted in craftsmanship, innovation, and a celebration of African heritage. Her signature style, luxurious fabrics, intricate detailing, and dramatic silhouettes
Mimi “Medlin Boss” Yina - Nominated for Creative Force in Fashion at the MOI Awards

Mimi “Medlin Boss” Yina – Nominated for Creative Force in Fashion at the MOI Awards

Mimi Yina, widely known as Medlin Boss, has risen to become one of Nigeria’s most influential fashion stylists. She has transformed celebrity styling into an art, curating bold, trendsetting looks that consistently dominate red carpets and social media conversations. With her brand, Medlin Couture, she has carved out a niche where luxury meets personality, proving
Tubobereni- Nominated For Creative Force In Fashion at the MOI Award

Tubobereni- Nominated For Creative Force In Fashion at the MOI Award

Sandrah Tubobereni is the founder and creative director of TUBỌ, a luxury African fashion and bridal label. TUBO’s language is architectural minimalism ,sculpted seams, structured blouses and modern bridal silhouettes. The house translates classic tailoring into a modern, globally resonant bridal and ready-to-wear offering. Tubobereni’s pieces are celebrated for precision construction and photographer-friendly lines. Her
Mai Atafo- Nominated For Creative Force In Fashion at the MOI Award

Mai Atafo- Nominated For Creative Force In Fashion at the MOI Award

Mai Atafo (ATAFO) is a veteran tailor and creative director famed for premium suiting and bridal.Trained on Savile Row–style tailoring principles, he brings sartorial rigor to Nigerian menswear. His label spans menswear, womenswear and weddings, with a reputation for immaculate fit.Atafo helped professionalize bridal and grooms wear in the Nigerian market through consistent quality. He’s
Tolu Bally- Nominated For Creative Force In Fashion at the MOI Award

Tolu Bally- Nominated For Creative Force In Fashion at the MOI Award

Tolu Bally is the founder and creative director of 2207 by TBally, a Lagos couture label. She’s known for polished, curve-honouring evening wear and satin-rich, photogenic gowns. Bally grew her brand after training and working in the UK, bringing international sensibilities home. Her signature silhouettes emphasize structure, precision fit, and red-carpet impact. 2207 by TBally