With its fifth anniversary and 2018 edition of African Fashion Week Nigeria coming up, the brand intends to reach every part of the country in order to make an impact that propagates its objectives and mission.

This year Africa Fashion Week Nigeria introduces 2018 state ambassadors who represent the various states in Nigeria and other African countries. They have been selected based on their experience in fashion, influence and passion for promoting African culture in their states. A key role the state ambassadors will play is to coordinate #AFWN2018 activities in their chosen states.

Eva Agun is a fashion blogger, digital marketer and brand influencer

Triumph Moses is a model and first runner-up Mr Nigeria International. He is also facilitator/Project Director for entertainment at Life Builders Consults Nationwide. He is Nigeria’s representative to the Mr Global Pageant 2018 Thailand, Asia.

Chukwuma Igboeli is a Fashion Entrepreneur, Catwalk Coach and Model Scout. He is also the producer of Anambra Fashion Show and Awards.

Unoma Akiti is an actor and radio presenter with Trend 100.9FM Asaba. She is also the producer of a poet show, Poeticado.

Barikat Garuba is a content manager and is passionate about fashion styling.

Flora Nzenwa is a radio presenter with Urban FM Enugu.

Ann Oti is a law student of Obafemi Awolowo University, fashion enthusiast and fashion writer. She runs a fashion business called House of Annie Oti and a blog www.africafashionlaw.com.ng.

Okanlawon Tijjani is the C.E.O of Onyx Modelz, a leading modelling agency in North West Nigeria. Popularly called Mr. Onyx, he is well known for his vast knowledge of Modeling academy teachings. Some of his celebrated journals are: “Introduction to modelling, modelling ethics and individualism“. He is a trained professional photographer and started the first modelling agency in Zaria, Kaduna state in 2007.

Ruth Mana is the creative director behind the fashion brand, Dukes ‘n’ Duchess which was driven by her passion for African fabrics.

Damilola Halima Hassan is a lawyer and the creative director of the fashion brand Lemaah Hassan.  She has showcased her collections on several runways including African Fashion Week Nigeria 2017 and African Fashion Week Los Angeles 2017.

Kiki Mordi is an On-Air Personality at W FM 91.7 and Scream Awards OAP of the year 2016. She is a fashion enthusiast with a dynamic sense of style.

Grace Ifeakam is a student, model and fashion designer based in Ogun State.

Violet Ejiata is a Law student at Obafemi Awolowo University and Beauty Queen (Miss Campus Osun 2017). She is also a presenter, compere, red carpet host and fashion model.

Oke Oluwapelumi is a student, speaker and blogger.

For more information, visit www.africafashionweeknigeria.com.