The BoF 500

Coming from Nigeria

Presented by

Adebayo Oke-Lawal

Chief Executive & Creative Director, Orange Culture

The Nigerian designer behind Orange Culture is at the vanguard of a movement challenging gendered fashion and blending traditional aesthetics with universal streetwear silhouettes.

Member since 2022

Amaka Osakwe

Designer, Maki Oh

Since its launch in 2010, her ready-to-wear label has become one of Nigeria’s biggest fashion success stories.

Member since 2016

Betty Irabor

Founder & Publisher, Genevieve

The media mogul, philanthropist and author founded Genevieve magazine, one of the leading lifestyle, fashion and beauty titles in her native Nigeria.

Member since 2019

Kenneth Ize

Designer, Kenneth Ize

The Lagos-born designer and LVMH Prize finalist is reinterpreting traditional West African fabrics and Nigerian craft through his eponymous label.

Member since 2019

Lisa Folawiyo

Founder & Creative Director, Lisa Folawiyo

The Nigerian designer makes traditional African prints which have featured in Vogue Italia and are stocked in Selfridges.

Member since 2015

Omoyemi Akerele

Omoyemi Akerele, Founder, Lagos Fashion Week & Style House Files

The lawyer-turned-fashion consultant advises Nigerian fashion brands creative direction and raising their profiles overseas.

Member since 2013

Reni Folawiyo

Chief Executive & Founder, Alara

Her concept store approach and international buy makes her boutique both a destination and leader in her booming native market.

Member since 2015

Tayo & Ayo Amusan

Chairmen & Managing Directors, Persianas Group

Through their mall interests and franchises including Hugo Boss, the couple have pioneered luxury retail in the Nigerian market.

Member since 2014

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