Reni Folawiyo is a Nigerian lawyer turned fashion entrepreneur, business woman and founder of Alara, West Africa’s first fashion luxury and lifestyle concept store[1][2] which was designed by British-Ghanaian architect David Adjaye.[3] She owns NOK and NOK Garden by Alara to promote African cuisine.[4]
Reni Folawiyo | |
|---|---|
| Born | London |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Occupation | Fashion Entrepreneur Business woman |
| Known for | Promoting Africa fashion |
| Spouse | Tunde Folawiyo |
| Children | 2 |
Early life and education
Folawiyo was born in London to late Chief Lateef Adegbite, former Attorney General of Nigeria and former Secretary-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs[5] and raised in Abeokuta, Ogun state, Nigeria.[6]
She studied commercial law in the University of Warwick, United Kingdom and came back to Nigeria to start practising in her father's law firm[7]
Personal life
She married Nigerian businessman Tunde Folawiyo in 1989 and they have two children, Faridah and Fuaad.[8]
References
External links
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