Toyin Lawani
Toyin Ajoke Muyinat Lawani-Adebayo popularly known as Toyin Lawani is one of Nigeria’s Ace Celebrity Fashion Mogul, Author, Philanthropist and Serial Entrepreneur who runs 33 businesses under her wing at TIANNAHSPLACEMPIRE.
Tiannah's Empire, a reality television show that focused on her life was produced and distributed by EbonyLife Studio.[1] She featured in the TV show, The Real Housewives of Lagos released on Showmax in 2022.[2][3]
Personal life
Toyin was born on the 1st of March 1982
She is an astute self-taught Fashion Stylist and Designer. Known for her trendsetting, controversial, and bringing unconventional Rebellion to fashion through her superlative flair for fantastic creative ideas.
The Unstoppable multiple talented Toyin Lawani's became one of the most sort after African Fashion Designers after showcasing her collections which lit up the runway at Africa Fashion Week London in 2013.
She subsequently showcased her collections at the Africa Fashion Week Nigeria and featured as a judge at the Nigeria’s Next Top Designer Reality series. She is also the Youth Ambassador for Fashion Designers Association of Nigeria(FADAN).
In an interview with Chude Jideonwo, Toyin Lawani revealed that she was raped by her uncle at 15.[4] In 2022, she announced the loss of her fourth pregnancy.[5]
Filmography
Award
Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
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2020 | Nigerian Achievers Awards | Top 20 'Under 40' Entrepreneur/Game changer | Won | [6] |
References
- Izuzu, Chibumga (8 May 2017). "Toyin Lawani's reality series is surprisingly not the worst thing on TV". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 14 December 2022.
- Augoye, Jayne (17 March 2022). "Real Housewives of Lagos cast unveiled". Premium Times. Retrieved 12 December 2022.
- "Iyabo Ojo, Toyin Lawani, others debut as Real Housewives of Lagos". The Punch. 19 March 2022. Retrieved 12 December 2022.
- Onikoyi, Ayo (12 August 2022). "I was raped by my uncle at 15 — Toyin Lawani". Vanguard. Retrieved 14 December 2022.
- "Celebrity stylist, Toyin Lawani, announces miscarriage". The Punch. 9 August 2022. Retrieved 12 December 2022.
- "Achievers Awards for Fani Kayode, Toyin Lawani, others". The Sun. Retrieved 12 December 2022.