For someone who is quite hesitant to do interviews, Omoyemi Akerele exudes an aura that puts those around her at ease. Akerele, a woman widely regarded as a driving force behind the burgeoning Nigerian fashion industry, is the founder and artistic director of Style House Files (SHF), a creative development agency for Nigerian and African designers.

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Catch a glimpse of what it’s like to share a room with this exquisite woman.

For more on Omoyemi Akerele, grab a copy of the Guardian Life magazine tomorrow.

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