
Omoyemi Akerele
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Omoyemi Akerele is a Nigerian lawyer and entrepreneur known for founding the Lagos Fashion Week, which has set a new standard for sustainability in the African fashion industry. By promoting intentional design and responsible practices among local designers, she seeks to combat waste and challenge the perception of fashion as inherently fleeting, advocating for a culture that values durability and sustainability.
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Founded Lagos fashion week in 2011 and continues to shape fashion in Nigeria and Africa.
‘Fashion has the power to create jobs, preserve culture and transform lives’: is Lagos the world’s most exciting fashion week? | FashionThe Guardian·
United Kingdom· 2025-11-13
Omoyemi Akerele, founder of the Lagos Fashion Week, promotes sustainability in the African fashion industry.
Brasil tem dois projetos finalistas do prêmio ambiental EarthshotO Globo·
Brazil· 2025-10-05












