Nigeria, March 26 -- Nigerian fashion is the most exhilarating and fastest-growing fashion business in the world. Statement-makers are everywhere, from Lagos and London to everywhere in between, combining affluent heritage with forward-thinking fashion. Nigerian fashion is more than just clothing-it is a movement, a display of creativity, strength, and aspiration.

Nigerian fashion is deeply embedded in culture. Fabrics, including Ankara, Adire, and Aso Oke, have been keepers of identity and heritage over the years. Designers have reinvented these fabrics over time and coupled them with modern silhouettes to create a unique blend of street fashion and African luxury.

Local designers used to play an essential role in defining personal sty...