Meet Mai Atafo, The Fashion Designer Made By Africa Whose Style Is Loved By The World

As part of Africa Day and the Africa Union’s celebration of African ‘Arts, Culture and Heritage’, Facebook’s ‘Made by Africa: Loved by the World’ campaign is celebrating Africa’s growing cultural impact on the world. This campaign spotlights the story of eight phenomenal creatives and business owners from across the continent who are breaking ground across the world. One of the Nigerians being spotlighted is Ohimai Atafo, popularly known as Mai Atafo.

Mai Atafo is a fashion entrepreneur; he is the founder and creative director of fashion brand ATAFO, a brand that specializes in bespoke suits and traditional outfits for both men and women, alongside side bridal with special focus on wedding and evening dresses. His attention to detail has tailored his brand into the international realm and is loved by runways all over the world.

Here are 9 things you most probably do not know about this fashion designer.

His first name means ‘Well made by God or God made a perfect person’
Mai Atafo has his first name “Mai” derived from a shortened from of his name “Ohimai” although the full name is “Ohimaimefo” which translates better from Edo language to Pidgin English as follows, Ohi = God, Mai = We made, Me = Me and Fo = Finish AKA God make me finish.

Mai Atafo is a brand expert
Before venturing fully into the world of fashion, Mai Atafo worked in Market Research, Sales and distribution, Innovation, Projects and Brand Management with several multinational companies. His branding experience has greatly benefited the ATAFO brand, as the brand is currently one of the best to come out of Africa.

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