Adedamola Adeyemi, popular known as Dahmola, is one of Nigeria’s most sought-after stylists, notable for his sharp sense of style and enduring collaboration with Toke Makinwa. With a background in costume design and personal styling, Dahmola’s rise in the fashion industry is remarkable. From humble beginnings as an intern, to working with top stars like Simi, Sharon Ooja, and South African style icon, Bonang Matheba, he has become a pivotal figure in shaping celebrity fashion today.
In this interview with , he shares his career journey, the influence of his mentor Bolaji Animashaun, and his role as a stylist for top celebrities My journey started in 2012 as a fashion intern for Arise Fashion Week, where I met my mentor, Bolaji Animashaun. I started as more of a costume designer, working on TV and film sets like ‘Skinny Girl in Transit’ and ‘Flawsome’. That’s how I met most of my celebrity clients, including Sharon Ooja.
Fashion was always my passion, but I didn’t know where to begin. While in school, I stumbled on a call for Arise Fashion Week. I failed my first interview with Bolaji Animashaun, but my determination led me to work with another stylist, Veronica Odeka.
Bolaji saw me again, and the rest is history. I worked with Bolaji for years on projects like ‘Maltina Dancehall’. After the lockdown, I shifted focus to personal styling, starting with Sharon Ooja, who became my first big client.
Through her, I met Bisola Aiyeola and eventually Toke Makinwa..