Ejiro Amos Tafiri Sets October and November for Lagos Conference, Off-Schedule Lagos Fashion Week Show, Abuja Showcase

Mary Nnah

Ejiro Amos Tafiri, one of Africa’s premier luxury fashion houses, has announced a high-impact, three-part event series across Lagos and Abuja for October and November 2026.
Grounded in 16 years of craftsmanship and innovation, the multi-city series will blend thought leadership, fashion education, and luxury runway presentations.

The first leg, the biennial Fashioning a Legacy: Leaving a Mark in Time conference, will hold on October 24, 2026, at the British Council in Lagos. Convened by Ejiro Amos Tafiri, the Pan-African platform is dedicated to advancing the African fashion ecosystem and is open to the public, emerging designers, creative industry stakeholders, fashion students, and media.

It will feature keynote sessions and panel discussions.The second leg will be staged on October 25, 2026, as an exclusive off-schedule show alongside Lagos Fashion Week at a private venue in Lagos.

The luxury brand will unveil its Spring/Summer 2027 collection (SS27). Known as “Nigeria’s Drape Queen,” Ejiro Amos Tafiri will showcase her signature mastery of drapery, fluid tailoring, and indigenous textile artistry before an invited audience of HNIs, celebrities, top-tier clients, fashion editors, and VVIPs.The series will climax on November 15, 2026, at a private venue in Abuja, as the brand expands its presence in the Federal Capital Territory with an exclusive showcase.

The strictly by-invitation event is designed to connect directly with the Northern elite, diplomatic community, cabinet members, and high-fashion patrons, celebrating African heritage through high-fashion storytelling.

Speaking on the series, the designer said: “Over the last sixteen years, our journey has been about bridging heritage craftsmanship with modern luxury while creating sustainable opportunities for the next generation. This series represents both our commitment to industry leadership and our appreciation for the patrons who have supported us across Nigeria and globally.”

Ejiro Amos Tafiri is an indigenous Nigerian luxury design, retail, and educational brand renowned for its drapery, intricate detailing, and celebration of African textiles. With features on global platforms such as Vogue, CNN, and Beyoncé’s Black Parade, the brand remains a pioneer in contemporary Pan-African luxury fashion. Through the Ejiro Amos Tafiri Foundation, the house actively mentors young creatives and drives capacity building across the continent.