US Consul General honors Lagos Fashion Week founder Omoyemi Akerele

The United States Consul General has honored Omoyemi Akerele, the founder of Lagos Fashion Week, for her work in connecting Nigerian designers with American consumers and creating business opportunities for U.S. companies.

Since its inception in 2011, Lagos Fashion Week has served as a bridge to the American fashion industry. The 2025 edition featured over 60 designers and attracted approximately 15,000 guests. The event highlights the economic potential of the fashion industry, noting that American consumers spent approximately $560 billion on clothing and footwear in 2025.

In addition to fashion, the event showcased the intersection of technology and entertainment through a fashion-themed game created by Lagos-based Maliyo Games.