Ejiro Amos Tafiri

Ejiro Amos Tafiri is a prominent Nigerian fashion designer, best known as the originator of the Ejiro Amos Tafiri (E.A.T) brand. Established to meet the needs of the modern African woman, the brand is celebrated for its fluid, elegant garments that seamlessly blend African prints, textures, and global influences to create glamorous, timeless pieces. Ejiro Amos Tafiri was born on the 26th of August. She pursued a career in fashion design, recognizing her passion for creating clothing that empowers women. The Ejiro Amos Tafiri brand was officially launched in March 2010. This followed a period during which she garnered invaluable experience through various internship stints and work experiences at established Nigerian fashion houses, including Out of Africa, Zizi Ethnic Clothing, and Tiffany Amber. Her training at these institutions was pivotal in honing her technical, creative, and social skills necessary for managing a successful fashion business. The E.A.T brand quickly became recognized as one of the most sustainable and fast-growing fashion labels in Nigeria. Throughout her career, Ejiro Amos Tafiri has received several accolades, affirming her status as a leading figure in African fashion entrepreneurship. Major achievements include being recognized as the Outstanding Designer in Retail at the Heineken Lagos Fashion and Design Week (LFDW) awards in 2015, the Designer of the Year at the City People Fashion & Beauty Awards in 2015, and the African Icon of Hope award at the Africa Fashion Development and Whitehouse Nigeria (ADFWNG) awards in 2018. Beyond her design work, Tafiri is also a notable speaker on entrepreneurship platforms, contributing to the development of the creative industry in Nigeria. Ejiro Amos Tafiri continues to be active in the fashion industry, overseeing her brand and maintaining a strong social media presence, including her Instagram handle @ejiroamostafiri. She has one child. Her work continues to focus on producing sophisticated, high-quality fashion that celebrates African heritage and contemporary elegance.