Queen Ronke Ademiluyi-Ogunwusi Set to Take African Fashion to the World

Royalty and fashion have always shared a stage, but Queen Ronke Ademiluyi-Ogunwusi has ensured that African fashion takes centre stage on a global platform. More than a queen, she is a visionary who has merged heritage with haute couture, making African fabrics, designs, and creativity impossible to ignore.

Her journey began long before the crown. Being a London-trained lawyer, Queen Ronke could have chosen a quieter path, but passion led her to establish Africa Fashion Week London and Nigeria, platforms that have given countless African designers a stage to shine. With each show, she weaves the past into the future, showing how African fashion is about identity, not just art.

Even beyond the catwalk, the Queen is shaping industries and lives. Through the Adire Oodua Textile Training Hub, she revives ancient textile traditions while equipping women and young people with the skills to build sustainable careers.

The Queen’s influence also extends beyond Nigeria’s borders.  Whether it is London or Brazil, she has set up strong bridges between African fashion and the world. Thanks to partnerships with global institutions like Parsons School of Design and Henley Business School, she has global credibility, as does her mentoring schemes.

But who says that Queen Ronke’s vision is limited to clothing? She tells Africa’s stories through theatre, literature, and leadership programs. Queen Moremi The Musical, watched by over 30,000 people, is just one example of how she brings history to life. Through books and scholarships, she is helping young girls know their heritage and see possibilities beyond the expected.

Her dedication to women is evident in everything she does. Whether through the QMA Fund, which supports female entrepreneurs, or the Conference of Oloris, where queens discuss how to uplift rural communities, she proves that true leadership is about service. In her hands, fashion has blossomed as a soft tool for impressionable transformation.

As she continues to expand African fashion’s global influence, Queen Ronke is not just wearing the crown—she is redefining what it means to be a queen. By blending tradition with innovation, she is guaranteeing that Africa’s heritage is not just remembered, but worn with pride across the world.