Naija fashion is about to make a global statement. In a major boost for the creative industry, Fegho Umunubo, Special Assistant to the President (Office of the Vice President) on Digital and Creative Economy, has announced the selection of six exceptional Nigerian designers for an all-expense-paid trip to Chicago, USA, this August. These visionary talents will showcase their brands at the prestigious Miss Diaspora Nigeria-US 2025 event, putting Nigerian fashion right on the international runway.
Handpicked from across Nigeria’s six geo-political zones, the designers set to fly the flag are:
• Kaltumi Yakubu of Kaltex Collections (@kaltexcollections) – North East
• Omafume Niemogha of Pepper Row (@pepperow) – South South
• Kingsley Rex Okoye of Rex Fashion Concept (@rexkingsleyok) – South East
• Sa’a Maccido of La Robe (@larobe_ng) – North West
• Olamide Latifat Mohammed of Bolamsasooke (@bolamsasooke) – South West
• Abdulkareem Jameela of Kaylah’s Collection (@kaylahs_collections.ng) – North Central
This initiative, championed by the Office of the Vice President, is part of ongoing efforts to empower Nigeria’s creative sector and promote digital innovation on a global platform. The Miss Diaspora Nigeria-US event in Chicago is not just a showcase, but a bold opportunity for these designers to network, promote their brands, and share authentic Nigerian artistry with a diverse international audience.
As Nigeria’s creative economy continues to grow, these six trailblazers will inspire the next generation, redefine style narratives, and ensure that “Made in Nigeria” shines bright across continents.
Chicago, get ready, Naija fashion is coming to turn heads.
