Ambassador Ekwutoziam Chinedu Ogwus, Chief Executive Officer of Ekash Collections, has been honoured with the Best Women’s Wear Boutique Award at the Africa–UK Trade & Investment Conference & Awards 2025, held at the prestigious Royal National Hotel, London.
Ekash Collections, a fast-growing fashion and lifestyle brand based in Lekki, Lagos, has established itself as a top destination for style-conscious Nigerians, offering elegant yet affordable clothing and accessories. Its presence in one of Lagos’ most vibrant districts reflects the city’s reputation as a hub of creativity, entrepreneurship, and fashion-forward enterprise.
The week-long event, organised by The Business Executive Group (TBE Group) in partnership with the African Chamber of Trade and the International Business Council, brought together Africa’s and Britain’s most distinguished business leaders. Among this exclusive circle, Mrs. Ogwus stood out, celebrated for her contributions to women’s fashion, trade innovation, and entrepreneurial excellence.
Her selection followed a rigorous nomination and assessment process designed to highlight Africa’s most impactful entrepreneurs and innovators. Founded and steered by Mrs. Ogwus, Ekash Collections has grown from a boutique in Nigeria into a brand that fuses African prints with global fashion standards. Today, it is recognised as a household name in women’s fashion, noted for quality, sophistication, and cultural pride.
According to Baroness Paulette Kporo, Group CEO, and Mr. Dany Souami, Event Executive, Ekash Collections’ recognition was “no ordinary honour.” In their joint statement, the organisers praised the Nigerian fashion house as part of a global network of businesses that embody outstanding conduct, measurable impact, and exemplary accomplishments in Africa–UK trade and investment.
Baroness Kporo described the award as “a powerful reminder that African women are not only shaping industries locally but are also commanding respect on the world stage. Ekash Collections is more than a boutique; it is a brand that tells Africa’s story with elegance, pride, and global relevance.”
For nearly a decade, Ekash Collections has gone beyond being a boutique to become a cultural house of elegance and innovation, taking African creativity from the streets of Nigeria to international runways. Under Ambassador Ogwus’ leadership, the brand has earned a reputation for distinctive women’s wear designs that blend bold African aesthetics with refined British style.
Ambassador Ogwus embodies the spirit of the modern African woman in enterprise—visionary, resilient, and innovative. Her journey in fashion reflects how passion, fused with creativity and commerce, can grow into a thriving empire that bridges Africa’s heritage with global markets.
Her recognition in London marks a significant milestone for Ekash Collections, cementing its reputation as a global African fashion brand and setting it apart as an international reference point for responsible enterprise and creative excellence.
