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Washington hails Lagos Fashion Week role in US-Nigeria trade ties

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Washington hails Lagos Fashion Week role in US-Nigeria trade tiesIllustrative image · Moha Sheikh · Pexels · Licence Pexels

The US Consulate General in Lagos hailed Lagos Fashion Week founder Omoyemi Akerele’s contribution to promoting Nigerian designers in the US market. At a lunch held during Fashion Week 2026, Consul General Brandon Hudspeth stressed that fashion strengthens trade ties between the two countries, according to Tribune Online.

US Consul General in Lagos Brandon Hudspeth hailed the role of Lagos Fashion Week in bringing Nigerian designers and American buyers closer together at a lunch held during the 2026 edition of the fashion week, Tribune Online reports.

Lagos Fashion Week founder Omoyemi Akerele was recognised for creating opportunities for Nigerian designers among American consumers and opportunities for US businesses. The platform notably facilitates Nigerian designers’ access to trade shows in New York and Miami, according to Brandon Hudspeth, quoted by Tribune Online.

The 2025 edition of Lagos Fashion Week brought together more than 60 designers and around 15,000 visitors. The US consul also cited ties forged with American figures, including actress and producer Rosario Dawson, co-founder of the Studio 189 label, and singer Ciara, who walked the runway in Lagos in 2025.

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