The First Lady of the Republic of Gambia, Her Excellency, Mrs Fatoumatta Bah-Marrow has, in the wake of Christmas, visited a leading fashion and designing flagship store, April by Kunbi in Lagos. H.E.
Bah-Marrow extolled the creativity of the New York trained Creative Director of the brand, Mrs Olakunbi Uzochukwu, for promoting African culture and for creating jobs for youths in the country. Recall that April by Kunbi which launched its rebirth on the 8th December 2024 is home to three brands – Stan & Beth (fashion ingenuity for children, inspired by loyal customers seeking elegance for their little ones); Kunbi Lagos (a slow fashion ready-to-wear brand with classic designs that trascends trends) and Odiuko (luxury fabric store offering one-of-a-kind fabrics for discerning clients with an eye for extra-exclusivity). Mrs Kunbi Uzochukwu, the proud alumni of the world renowned fashion institute, Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), New York, which also produced the legendary Calvin Klein, has also garnered global acclaim for her creativity and artistry with designs gracing brides and fashion enthusiasts from Lagos to around the world.
Nigerian political and business leaders who attended the rebirth launch include Air Peace airline owner, Chief Allen Onyema, former Cross River State governor and wife, Mr and Mrs Donald Duke, Senators Ben Murray-Bruce, Daisy Danjuma, Iyabo Obasanjo, two times former Minister of Industry, Chief Nike Akande; Chairman of Nigerians in Diaspora Co.