Mai Atafo on the state of on the Nigerian fashion industry

It was the first of its kind in Nigeria, a fashion show at the Eko Hotel main hall; this venue, typically used for concerts and award shows, holds up to 6,000 people.

“I don’t mind introducing myself to people. I don’t assume everyone knows me,” Mai Atafo says to a room of journalists who just watched a documentary about his record-breaking 2023 fashion show at the Eko Hotel.

Mai, born Ohimai Atafo is the founder of Atafo, one of the foremost fashion brands in Nigeria.