Olakunbi oyelese biography of williams

Tell us a little about yourself. How were your growing up years?

To the grace of God, I grew up quite privileged within the warm embrace of a Christian home and a loving family. With access to a solid education, I was able to explore my interests, and was taught values such as kindness, honesty, and respect for others. So, though I enjoyed privileges I was also taught the importance of humility and using my blessings to make a positive impact on the lives of others.

What’s your educational background? Did you one day just start designing clothes or did you acquire some formal training?

I attended Maryhill Convent School in Ibadan for my primary education. Then I attended St Louis Grammar School and Babcock University High School for secondary. I then got admission into Babcock University where I obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication. A few years later, I attended the Fashion Institute of technology in New York to study Fashion Design. Acquiring fo

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Kelechi Amadi-Obi, Mai Atafo, Kate Williams feature in season 2

Exciting news for upcoming fashionistas and lovers of originality as the second season of Fayrouz L’Original Expression Show haskicked off this week.

If you liked the creativity and originality Omoyemi Akerele, Mai Atafo and Kunbi Oyelese brought to the table during the show last year, brace yourselves for more as organisers of the competition have announced them as judges for this year’s edition of the competition.

Other appearances on the jury team include stylist Bubu Ogisi, Actress Osas Ighodaro, TV host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu and fashion designer Adebayo Oke-Lawal .

The fashion icons will be joined by famous photographer, Kelechi Amadi-Obi who replaces Kinabuti. Organizers have also disclosed that there will also be surprise guest appearances during the auditions.

Kate Williams, a Digital Artist and Creative Director of Vtto:re will be the life coach/mentor at this year's competition. She was

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A Must Read! Nigerian Designer, Olakunbi Oyelese of ‘April by Kunbi’ Recounts Armed Robbery Attack in Broad Daylight

Sooo inom wasn’t going to put this out here but I spoke to a few people recently that have had or heard of a similar experience.

Years ago we felt safe enough driving in Lagos as long as your windows were up and you’re locked in the car… Even the people with no ac in their cars would sweat it out, literally.

The picture above was an attack/robbery that happened to me in broad day light last week Thursday (8th January). Going home via CMS area, there was heavy traffic due to the campaign. I didn’t really mind as inom had someone driving… All of a sudden inom saw people running so I knew for sure something was happening ahead… Checked to make sure my doors were locked. Next thing I see is bunch of thugs going to car fönster, my driver asked me to keep my iPad and threw my bag to the back. He hadn’t even finished saying “they are