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Toju Olowofoyeku | |
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| Born | Toluwaloju Jemima Olowofoyeku |
| Alma mater | Istituto Marangoni, Milan, Italy (diploma 2010)[1] |
| Occupation | Fashion designer |
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| Parent(s) | Ayotunde Olowofoyeku (Father), Olufunmilola Osunsade (Mother) |
| Website | www.tojufoyeh.com |
Toju Olowofoyeku is a fashion designer of Nigerian descent into Haute Couture fashion[2]. She has partnered with many public figures on the African Continent including South African First Lady Bongi Ngema-Zuma[3]. A graduate of Istituto Marangoni Milan, Italy with a diploma in Fashion Design, Toluwaloju also holds a Bachelors of Law (LLB) degree from the University of Reading, England and a Masters in Intellectual Property Law (LLM) from the University of Manchester,[4]. Olowofoyeku branched into Bridal wear with her Jemima Bridals by TF in 2016[5] and She was responsible for the Bridal Train of Nigerian Film Director Kemi Adetiba's Engagement and Civil Wedding.[6] .
Early life[edit]
Toluwaloju Olowofoyeku was born on July 13, 1989 in Lagos, Nigeria [7]. She is the daughter of Ayotunde Olowofoyeku, an architect and Funmilola (née Osunsade), [8] who is a niece to Globacom Chairman Mike Adenuga[9].
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After securing a Masters Degree in Law from The University of Manchester Olowofoyeku enrolled at Istituto Marangoni, in Milan where she honed her lifelong passion for fashion design[10].
Fashion career[edit]
Early career[edit]
Toju Foyeh launched her first collection in Lagos, Nigeria at the Arise Fashion Week in December 2010[11]. She has graced magazine covers such as; Thisday Style[12], and has dressed A-list West African celebrities and VIP's including the First Lady of South Africa[13]. In November 2020, Foyeh Launched the Toju Foyeh Institute, a fashion design School.[14]
Public image and legacy[edit]
Toju Olowofoyeku has appeared on a number of magazine covers such as Exquisite Magazine[15] and The Entrepreneur Africa[16].
Olowofoyeku's fashion style is known to promote a mature and advanced yet youthfully charged image. She is known for a grown up look, making non-provocative statements, and securing a venerable demographic[17]. Her style can be said to incorporate the Yoruba tradition of itutu
In popular culture[edit]
Adesua Etomi remains a regular patron of Toju Foyeh and is typically seen donning the brand at events[18]
In September 2013, Afro artist Tiwa Savage, who among others such as Adesua Etomi[19], Betty Irabor, Agbani Darego and Osas Ajibade[20] are clients of Toju Foyeh, released the song "Ileke" as a single from her album Once upon a time where Toju Foyeh was referenced[21].
Awards[edit]
To date Foyeh has been recognized by important design bodies and cultural councils in Nigeria, her main base of operation and West Africa. Awards she has been honored with include but are not limited to;
| Year | Award | Conferer |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | "Best Designer of the year"[22] | The Future Awards |
| 2015 | "Designer of the Year"[23] | Exquisite Lady of The Year Awards(ELOY) |
| 2016 | "Fashion Designer of the year"[24] | La-Mode Magazine |
| 2017 | "Fashion Designer of the Year"[25] | WIMBIZ X EbonyLife TV Sisterhood Award |
| "Fashion Designer of the year 2017"[26] | TLWE Recognition Award |
References[edit]
- ^ https://lagosfashionweek.ng/designers/toju-foyeh
- ^ https://www.stylerave.com/designer-toju-foyeh-collaborates-portrait-fine-art-photographer-henry-oji-creative-series/
- ^ https://socialmediaweeklagos2018.sched.com/speaker/tojufoyeh
- ^ "Toju Foyeh".
- ^ "LBFW 2018 Day 3: TOJU FOYEH Unveils a Fierce Collection Tagged 'Jemima by Toju Foyeh'". May 11, 2018.
- ^ "It's Official! Kemi Adetiba & Oscar Heman-Ackah are Legally Hitched". April 23, 2022.
- ^ https://articles.connectnigeria.com/who-is-toju-foyeh/
- ^ https://www.facebook.com/share/p/st7vU6eJ6ivSUr2T/?mibextid=oFDknk
- ^ https://www.kemifilani.ng/entertainment/mike-adenugas-grand-niece-toju-foyeh-holds-destination-wedding-photos/
- ^ "Toju Foyeh".
- ^ https://www.channelstv.com/2012/03/09/day-1-toju-foyeh-rocks-the-runway-at-arise-magazine-fashion-week/
- ^ "Toju-Foyeh-and-Ope-Makinwa – THISDAY Style".
- ^ "Fashion designer, Toju Foyeh recounts how she hesitated and almost didn't go when she called to style South African first lady". October 19, 2017.
- ^ https://www.bellanaija.com/2020/09/toju-foyeh-launches-a-brand-new-fashion-institute/
- ^ "Designer Extraordinaire! Toju Foyeh Covers Exquisite Magazine's 85th Issue". January 29, 2016.
- ^ "Toju Foyeh, 4 Other Leading Female Entrepreneurs Cover the Entrepreneur Africa, January 2018". January 15, 2018.
- ^ "Designer Toju Foyeh Collaborates with Portrait and Fine Art Photographer Henry Oji on a Creative Series". February 7, 2018.
- ^ "Adesua Etomi-Wellington in Toju Foyeh". October 8, 2018.
- ^ "Adesua Etomi-Wellington Made an Exciting Announcement in the Dreamiest Toju Foyeh Dress". February 23, 2021.
- ^ https://www.bellanaijastyle.com/toju-foyeh-social-media-week-2019/
- ^ "Tiwa Savage – Ileke".
- ^ "TFAA 2012 Winners List".
- ^ "Designer Extraordinaire! Toju Foyeh Covers Exquisite Magazine's 85th Issue". January 29, 2016.
- ^ "Fashion Award Nominees: Fashion Designer of the Year!". July 26, 2016.
- ^ "Celebrating Amazing Women! Toju Foyeh, Omoni Oboli, Toke Ibru honored at EbonyLife TV's 2017 Sisterhood Awards". November 15, 2017.
- ^ "Social Media Week Lagos Schedule".
External links[edit]
- Official website
- Toju Foyeh at IMDb
- Toju Foyeh – brand and company profile at Fashion Model Directory
- Toju Foyeh biography at Lagos Fashion Week, Nigeria.