Introducing the Inaugural Top 100 Women in African Fashion 2024

As Africa’s premier institution dedicated to the intersection of law and fashion, the Fashion Law Institute takes immense pride in unveiling a groundbreaking initiative – the Top 100 Women in African Fashion 2024. Today, on the occasion of International Women’s Day, we are thrilled to curate and announce this prestigious list, celebrating the remarkable achievements of women who have etched their names in the annals of history and those actively shaping the future of African fashion.

Unlike conventional recognitions solely focusing on design or business, our Top 100 Women in African Fashion embraces a holistic approach. We proudly acknowledge and honor innovators across various categories, from the realms of Fashion Business, Modeling, and Styling to Education, Academia, Fashion Law, Manufacturing, Textiles/Apparel, Technology, Communities/hubs, Finance, Non-profit Associations, and impactful initiatives in Social Impact and Sustainability.

This initiative is more than a mere acknowledgment; it’s a testament to the diverse and influential voices propelling Africa’s fashion landscape forward. Each honoree embodies the spirit of excellence, contributing to the industry’s growth and fostering positive change. Join us in celebrating these trailblazers who continue to redefine the narrative of African fashion, transcending boundaries, and leaving an indelible mark on the global stage.

The Top 100 Women in African Fashion 2024 – a symphony of visionaries, advocates, and change-makers, collectively shaping the future we envision for African fashion.

Below is the list of Fashion Law Institute’s 2024 Top 100 Women in African Fashion arranged in alphabetical Order;

1. 1. Abisade Adenubi – Founder, Heritage Apparel
   2. Adaku Emenike  – Co-founder, Nextberries
   3. Adama Amanda Ndiaye  – Adama paris
   4. Adebola Ataiyero-Adefila – CEO & Founder, Iré Dire
   5. Adele Dejak   – Founder, Adele Dejak 
   6. Adenike Ogunlesi – Founder, Chief Responsibility Officer of Ruff ‘n’ Tumble
   7. Aderonke Ajose Adeyemi- Founder/CEO Lasode Inc.
   8. Aisha Ayensu- Founder/ Creative Director, Christie Brown
   9. Alia Bare –  Founder, Alia Bare
   10. Amaka Osakwe –  Founder/ Creative Director, MAKI OH 
   11. Amirah Rasool – Founder & CEO,TheFolklore
   12. Anifa Mvuemba –  Founder/ Creative Director, Hanifa
   13. Anita Stanbury – Executive Director, South African Fashion Council (SAFC) 
   14. Annie Ime –  Convener, Stylist Symposium
   15. Annie Oti – Founder, Africa Fashion Law
   16. Asein Bernice – Executive Director, Fashion Law Institute
   17. Ayo Amusan – Founder/ Executive Director, Persianas Retail Limited. 
   18. Ayobami okekunle – Nigerian Model
   19. Banke Kuku – Founder, Banke Kuku
   20. Beatrace Angut Oola – Founder, CEO – APYA & Fashion Africa Now 
   21. Bisola Adeniyi – Founder and CEO, LADY BIBA
   22. Blessing Ebere Achu – Founder,CEO of 360 Creative Hub
   23. Bolajo Fawehinmi – Founder, Few Models Management & Few X
   24. Bubu Ogisi – founder of IAMSIGO
   25. Bukola Yekeen Ajani – CEO / Co-founder at Garment Consult Ltd Association of Women in Fashion-Tech
   26. Damilola Ademilokun – Founder/CEO, Obsidian Advisory Africa
   27. Damilola Oke – Style Consultant, Fierce and Modish Ltd
   28. Deola Sagoe – Founder, Deola Sagoe
   29. Doron Shaltiel – Founder/Director,Quazi Design
   30. Dr Erica de Greef – Co-founder, African Fashion Research Institute (AFRI). 
   31. Dr Precious Moloi Motsepe – Founder/Executive chair, African Fashion International (AFI)
   32. Ebele Udoh – Founder African Designers Mall
   33. Ejiro Amos Tafiri – Founder/Creative Director,  Ejiro Amos Tafiri 
   34. Elizabeth Elohor Isiorho – Founder of Beth Model Management Africa and Face of Africa
   35. Elorm Dela Seshie – Adorn Me Africa 
   36. Eny Kludjeson – Ghanaian stylist 
   37. Ezinne Chinkata -Founder/Business Director, Zinkata
   38. Femi Olayebi – Femi Olayebi, founder/Creative Director of FemiHandbags & Convener,Lagos Leather Fair
   39. Fisayo Longe – Founder, Kai Collective
   40. Folake coker –  Founder, Tiffany Amber
   41. Folake Oyemade –  MD/CEO,Sam & Sara
   42. Frederica Brookesworth – Executive Director, Council for International African Fashion Education (Ciafe)
   43. Ifeoma Odogwu – Creative Director,Style Consultant.
   44. Isioma Onochie Aihie- CEO,Grey Velvet Lagos
   45. Jacqueline Shaw – Founding Director, Africa Fashion Guide (AFG)
   46. Jumoke shotonwa – Fashion stylist, Founder, Kwasee Style Company
   47. Khoudia Diop -Senegalese fashion model 
   48. Kike Soyode Ojewale – Managing Associate, Dentons ACAS-Law
   49. Lanre da Silva Ajayi – Founder, Lanre da Silva Ajayi
   50. Laureen Kouassi Olsson – Founder/CEO,Birimian Holding
   51. Lisa Folawiyo – Founder, Lisa Folawiyo
   52. Lisa Kibutu – Founder, Regenerative Fashion Collective Exchange
   53. Liz lenjo – Chairperson. Kenya Fashion Council
   54. Lucilla Booyzen – Founder/ chief executive, South African Fashion Week (SAFW)
   55. Maria Borges – Angolan model
   56. Mariam Hazem -Co-founder,Reform Studio
   57. Marie Gueye – Founder, Marie Gueye Couture
   58. Maryse Mbonyumutwa-Founder, Asantii 
   59. Mayowa Nicholas-  Nigerian fashion model.
   60. Michelle Adepoju-  founder, Kìléntár
   61. Michelle Francine Ngonmo – CEO & FOUNDER AFRO FASHION WEEK MILAN
   62. Mimi Linda Yina- CEO of Medlin Couture
   63. Mimmi kasu- founder of Mimmi Kasu
   64. Modupe Oloruntoba- Fashion writer, editor and consultant, Founder of Africa Fashion Weekly
   65. Morenike Abina- Founder, Rendoll
   66. Mowalowa Ogunlesi- Founder, Mowalola
   67. Nkiru Achukwu Ayemere- Founder & Creative Director – Zephans and Co.
   68. Natsai Audrey Chieza-  Founder and CEO of Faber Futures 
   69. Navalayo Osembo-  Co-Founder & CEO, Enda Athletic Inc
   70. Nisha Kanabar- founder and CEO of fashion platform Industrie Africa
   71. Nyadak Thot– South Sudanese-Australian model
   72. Olaoluwakiitan Olabiyi-  Fashion Data Analyst, Founder, Data4Fashion
   73. Oluchi nwachukwu-co-founder, Nextberries
   74. Olusola Babatunde- Founder and CEO of the OSC Group 
   75. Olusola Idowu – Country Manager, Fashion Revolution
   76. Oluwagbemi Okunlola- Founder, Alonuko
   77. Omolade Oshinubi-Creative Director, Lekki Garment Factory & Lekki Fashion Academy
   78. Omoyemi Akerele- Founder,Lagos fashion week
   79. Onyinyechi chikere- Founder, Clozetsales
   80. Owusu Pinamsan-Founder & CEO, ADJOAA
   81. Ozinna Anumudu-  Founder, Ozinna.com
   82. Princess Kelechi Oghene- Founder, GMYT Academy
   83. Prudent Gabriel- CEO,Prudential Fashion Academy &  Prudential Styling
   84. Reni Folawiyo- Founder, Alara, West Africa’s first fashion luxury and lifestyle concept store
   85. Rhoda Agbeyo- Chief Executive Officer, Creative Director, Rhoda Michael Fashion Academy
   86. Rhoda Aguonigbo- Founder, Lhaude Africa
   87. Roberta annan-  Founder,  African Fashion Foundation
   88. Ronke Ademuluyi- Founder, African Fashion Week
   89. Salihat Rahaman – Founder, Abaya Lagos  
   90. Samia Ben Abdallah – Founder, Architect with Artisan (AWA)
   91. Sana Ahmed-  Founder, Director of the Fashion Law Africa Summit
   92. Sandra Tubobereni- Creative Director/Founder, TUBO
   93. Sarah Diouf- Founder ,Tongoro Studios
   94. Sindiso Khumalo – Founder, Sindiso Khumalo Textiles
   95. Toluwani Wabara – Creative Director, Wanni Fuga Limited
   96. Titi Adisa-  Creative Director, Titiadisa
   97. Veronica Odeka – Stylist & Founder, VaneStyle
   98. Victoria James – Founder, Veekee James Fashion Brand
   99. Yoanna “Pepper” Chikezie-  Founder, The Assembly
   100. Zara odu- Founder, Designers Consociate