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Toyin Lawani

b. 1982

Nigerian fashion designer

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About Toyin Lawani

Born 1982. Toyin Lawani is a Nigerian fashion designer, entrepreneur and reality television participant.

Toyin Ajoke Muyinat Lawani-Adebayo, popularly known as Toyin Lawani, is a Nigerian celebrity, fashion designer, author, philanthropist, and serial entrepreneur. She is CEO of Tiannahs Place Empire, a group compromising 33 businesses. Lawani also served as a costume designer on King of Boys: The Return of the King and Shanty Town.

Tiannah's Empire, a reality television show that focused on her life was produced and distributed by EbonyLife Studio. She featured in the TV show, The Real Housewives of Lagos released on Showmax in 2022.

Personal life Toyin Lawani, born on March 1, 1982, is a self-taught fashion stylist and designer renowned for her unconventional and often controversial fashion style. She gained prominence after showcasing her clothing collections at Africa Fashion Week London in 2013.

She subsequently showcased her collections at Africa Fashion Week Nigeria and featured as a judge on the Nigeria's Next Top Designer reality television series. She is also Youth Ambassador for the Fashion Designers Association of Nigeria (FADAN).

In an interview with Chude Jideonwo, Lawani revealed that she was raped by her uncle at 15. In 2022, she announced the loss of her fourth pregnancy.

Filmography The Real Housewives of Lagos.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
University of Lagos, Fashion District
Positions held
Chief executive officer
Also known as
Tiannah, Toyin Ajoke Muyinat Lawani-Adebayo

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Toyin Lawani?

Nigerian fashion designer

When was Toyin Lawani born?

Toyin Lawani was born on 1 March 1982 in Lekki, Ekiti State.

What is Toyin Lawani's occupation?

Toyin Lawani is a fashion designer, entrepreneur and reality television participant.

What nationality is Toyin Lawani?

Toyin Lawani is Nigerian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Toyin Lawani

· Wikidata: Q112241511

· DBpedia: Toyin Lawani

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