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Lisa Folawiyo
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Art, Design & Fashion Distinguished

Lisa Folawiyo

born 1976

Reinvented ankara as high fashion

Distinguished is level 3 of 4 in the Nigeria Hall of Fame: sustained excellence over a career, widely honoured at home. See how the levels work.

Why they are here

She took ankara — everyday West African print — and hand-embellished it into something that sells in international boutiques.

Lisa Folawiyo is a self-taught Nigerian fashion designer known for fusing traditional West African fabrics with modern tailoring.
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