Draft:Toju Foyeh

Toju Olowofoyeku is a fashion designer of Nigerian descent into Haute Couture fashion. She has partnered with many public figures on the African Continent including South African First Lady Bongi Ngema-Zuma. 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,. Olowofoyeku branched into Bridal wear with her Jemima Bridals by TF in 2016 and She was responsible for the Bridal Train of Nigerian Film Director Kemi Adetiba's Engagement and Civil Wedding. .

Early life
Toluwaloju Olowofoyeku was born on July 13, 1989. She is the daughter of Funmilola (née Osunsade), who is a niece to Globacom Chairman Mike Adenuga.



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.

Early career
Toju Foyeh launched her first collection in Lagos, Nigeria at the Arise Fashion Week in December 2010. She has graced magazine covers such as; Thisday Style, and has dressed A-list West African celebrities and VIP's including the First Lady of South Africa. In November 2020, Foyeh Launched the Toju Foyeh Institute, a fashion design School.

Public image and legacy
Toju Olowofoyeku has appeared on a number of magazine covers such as Exquisite Magazine and The Entrepreneur Africa.

Olowofoyeku's fashion style is known to promote a mature and advanced yet youthfully charged image. She is known for fusing African tradition with modern trends for a grown up look. She has secured a venerable demographic and Her style can be said to incorporate the Yoruba tradition of itutu

In popular culture
Adesua Etomi remains a regular patron of Toju Foyeh and is typically seen donning the brand at events

In September 2013, Afro artist Tiwa Savage, who among others such as Adesua Etomi, Betty Irabor, Agbani Darego and Osas Ajibade are clients of Toju Foyeh, released the song "Ileke" as a single from her album Once upon a time where Toju Foyeh was referenced.

Awards
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;