International model, Ibrahim, joins AFA Sports new team

Internationally-acclaimed model, Ololade Ibrahim, is the latest talent to join sportswear outfit, Afa Sports’ efforts to grow the country’s sports industry.

The 23-year-old Nigerian born model, who has modelled for universal fashion brands like Armani, Off-White, Nike, Thom Browne, Each Other, Yves Saint Laurent Beauty and many more, has also been on the runway for Adidas, Victoria Beckham, Bulgari, Sergio Rossi, London Fashion Week, Milan Fashion Week, Paris Fashion Week and covered popular fashion magazines, including Vogue, Town & Country and Lampoon amongst others.

According to AFA Sports Chief Executive Officer, Ugo Udezue, working with the talented model, whose Nigerian background not only confirms the abundance of talent in the country, but consolidates the brand’s mission to project the originality, creativity and uniqueness of the African culture to the rest of the world.

“We are excited to work with Ololade. Her pedigree in the fashion industry speaks for itself and her roots bring originality to our concepts,” he said.

Speaking on this recent milestone, Ms. Ibrahim expressed happiness at the opportunity to be a part of a solely indigenous outfit, noting that she could not be prouder to showcase to the world clothing that represents her African roots.

“Afa Sports has done Nigeria proud and I am happy to be a part of this great achievement. I have been on the international scene but doing this for my own indigenous brand attaches a sense of belonging to it,” she said.

She also added that she is especially impressed by the fact that the apparel caters to the form and feel of the African climate with a look that is all style and comfort.