Ejiro Amos Tafiri

Ejiro Amos Tafiri is a Nigerian fashion designer and the founder and creative director of the Ejiro Amos Tafiri (E.A.T) brand, a womenswear label that fuses traditional African dress forms with contemporary garment construction techniques.

Early life and career

Amos-Tafiri was born in Lagos. Her interest in fashion began at the age of three, influenced by her grandmother, a seamstress who made traditional Aso Oke iro and buba garments.

Although she was expected to pursue a career in medicine, she attended Yaba College of Technology, where she studied Fashion Design and Clothing Technology, graduating with a Distinction Grade and a Best Student award. The brand has shown collections at fashion events in Nigeria, the United States, and other countries across Africa, and has collaborated with brands including Samsung, Vlisco, and Belvedere. She has also been nominated for the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA) in recognition of her work in fashion film.

Ejiro Amos Tafiri School of Design

Following the early success of her brand, Amos-Tafiri established the Ejiro Amos Tafiri School of Design after receiving numerous requests from aspiring designers seeking guidance on entering the fashion industry. The school focuses on design, textiles, and business education for emerging designers, addressing gaps she identified in branding, marketing, and business positioning within the Nigerian fashion ecosystem.