U.S. Consulate General Highlights Fashion’s Role in Expanding U.S.-Nigeria Commercial Ties During Lagos Fashion Week. Consulate General Highlights Fashion’s Role in Expanding U.S.-Nigeria Commercial Ties During Lagos Fashion Week.
The event recognized Akerele’s vision in connecting Nigerian designers with American consumers and creating new opportunities for U.S.
The occasion brought together designers, entrepreneurs, and creative leaders to […] The post U.S.
Consul General Brandon Hudspeth delivering remarks at the event hosted at the Consul General’s residence in Lagos.
Consulate General Lagos recently recognized the contributions of Lagos Fashion Week founder Omoyemi Akerele at a lunch held at the height of Lagos Fashion Week 2026. “It’s an honor to celebrate Lagos Fashion Week 2026 with so many of Nigeria’s most talented designers and creative leaders. For 15 years, Omoyemi has built one of Africa’s premier fashion showcases, connecting Nigerian designers with American buyers and retailers and showing how trade creates opportunity for both our countries,” said U.S. In attendance was also award-winning American-born actress and producer Osas Ighodaro .
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