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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. [2] She has partnered with public figures on the African Continent including South African First Lady Bongi Ngema-Zuma[3]. As 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[7]. She is the daughter of Funmilola (née Osunsade), who is a niece to Globacom Chairman Mike Adenuga[8]
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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 pursued a certificate in fashion design[9]
Fashion career
[edit]Early career
[edit]Toju Foyeh launched her first collection in Lagos, Nigeria at the Arise Fashion Week in December 2010[10]. She has been featured on magazine covers such as; Thisday Style[11], and has dressed West African public figures and Government officials including the First Lady of South Africa[12] In November 2020, Foyeh Launched the Toju Foyeh Institute, a fashion design School.[13]
Public image and legacy
[edit]Toju Olowofoyeku has appeared on a number of magazine covers such as Exquisite Magazine[14] and The Entrepreneur Africa[15].
Olowofoyeku's fashion style is known to promote a grown-up and yet youthfully charged image. She is known for fusing African tradition with modern trends for this grown-up look[16][17]. Toju Foyeh has secured a venerable demographic and Her style can be said to incorporate the Yoruba tradition of itutu[18]
In popular culture
[edit]Adesua Etomi is patron of Toju Foyeh and is typically seen putting on the brand at events[19]
In September 2013, Afro artist Tiwa Savage, who among others such as Adesua Etomi[20], Betty Irabor, Agbani Darego and Osas Ajibade[21] are clients of Toju Foyeh, released the song "Ileke" as a single from her album Once upon a time where Toju Foyeh was referenced[22].
Awards
[edit]Toju Foyeh has been recognized by recognized design bodies and cultural councils in Nigeria, her main base of operation and West Africa. Awards she has been honored with include;
| Year | Award | Conferer |
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| 2012 | "Best Designer of the year"[23] | The Future Awards Africa |
| 2015 | "Designer of the Year"[24] | Exquisite Lady of The Year Awards(ELOY) |
| 2016 | "Fashion Designer of the year"[25] | La-Mode Magazine |
| 2017 | "Fashion Designer of the Year"[26] | WIMBIZ X EbonyLife TV Sisterhood Award |
| "Fashion Designer of the year 2017"[27] | TLWE Recognition Award |
References
[edit]- ^ "Toju Foyeh".
- ^ "Designer Toju Foyeh Collaborates with Portrait and Fine Art Photographer Henry Oji on a Creative Series". February 7, 2018.
- ^ "Toju Foyeh's schedule for Social Media Week Lagos".
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Who is Toju Foyeh?". April 28, 2022.
- ^ "Mike Adenuga's grand-niece Toju Foyeh holds destination wedding (Photos)". July 7, 2022.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Toju Foyeh Launches a Brand New Fashion Institute". September 22, 2020.
- ^ "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.
- ^ https://www.ankara.com.ng/2024/06/07/toju-foyeh/?v=47e5dceea252
- ^ "Designer Toju Foyeh Collaborates with Portrait and Fine Art Photographer Henry Oji on a Creative Series". February 7, 2018.
- ^ "Who is Toju Foyeh?". April 28, 2022.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Meet Toju Foyeh: Panellist for the BellaNaija Style Panel at Social Media Week 2019". January 31, 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
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- Official website
- Toju Foyeh at IMDb
- Toju Foyeh – brand and company profile at Fashion Model Directory
- Toju Foyeh biography at Lagos Fashion Week, Nigeria.