From Music to Menswear: KeyQaad’s Founders Launch OODMAN, a One-Stop Shop for Men’s Essentials

Mary Nnah

Two of Nigeria’s most respected music industry executives, Valentine ‘Valo’ Ngaji and Marshall Onaemo, have expanded their creative enterprise beyond the world of music into the realm of style with the launch of OODMAN, a contemporary men’s fashion brand built for the modern Nigerian man.

Situated at the intersection of simplicity, confidence, and everyday sophistication, OODMAN positions itself as a one-stop store for men’s essentials, offering a curated selection of clothes, shoes, and accessories tailored for professionals, creators, and go-getters who believe in dressing with intention.

According to Valo, who also serves as co-founder of the influential record label KeyQaad, the inspiration behind OODMAN comes from the belief that dressing well shapes perception. Taking to his socials to announce the launch, he shared, “Opportunities don’t pass you by because you’re not smart enough. They pass because you don’t look like the man they can trust — be it a job, business, or even a date. That’s why we built Ood. A one-stop shop for men’s essentials: clothes, shoes, accessories — for the man who might not be there yet, but knows it’s only a matter of time.”

Beyond fashion, OODMAN embodies an ethos, a movement encouraging men to take pride in presentation without falling for overpriced trends or superficial labels. “Free these overhyped, overpriced labels they push to you as ‘luxury’ – you’re not a walking billboard, my friend,” Valo says in the store’s introductory video.

With the tagline “Be a man. Wear OOD.”, the brand blends accessibility with elegance, empowering Nigerian men to look the part in every room they walk into – from investor meetings to first dates.

OODMAN’s arrival marks a refreshing new chapter for Nigerian men’s fashion, merging authenticity, ambition, and affordability under one roof.
For more information, visit www.oodman.com or follow @theoodman on social platforms.