User:Chalya SHAGAYA/sandbox

Chalya Shagaya is an accomplished professional with a diverse background and has amassed extensive experience spanning various sectors, including oil and gas, maritime, government, public relations, fashion, arts, and entertainment. She is a certified Forensics Crime Scene Investigator, certified Culinary Chef, and certified Photographer. Also, fashion creative. Notably, her pioneering efforts, alongside others, played a crucial role in establishing the African fashion industry as a major export, marking a significant milestone.

Her most recent role before being appointed Director General of the Institute for Archeology and Museums Studies by His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was as the Government Relations Head at the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group). She is the Founder of Edits by Chalya where she dedicated 23 years to crafting Brand Strategy and Public Relations initiatives.

One of the most illuminating aspects of her career is the collaborative effort she undertook with others to spearhead the African fashion industry as a major export during her tenure in the United States in the early 2000s.

Her love for African culture, the arts, and artistic ingenuity got her involved with Lisa Folawiyo, Deola Sagoe, the global fashion icon as a Brand Strategist/U.S. PR Representative (Consultant). In an era when promoting African fashion was not in vogue, she spearheaded a renaissance through her unmatched talent, passion, skills, duty, and dedication. Their creations and masterpieces garnered attention from notable global pop sensations such as Kelis and Anika Noni Rose (first Disney black princess). Her role in shaping the narrative of African fashion remains indispensable.