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Curators of cross-continental connection. We are an elevated communications and experiential agency bridging the gap between Africa's vibrant pulse and the global stage. Pioneers in luxury, fashion, art, music, and lifestyle, we dismantle the conventional, shaping narratives that resonate globally and defy boundaries.
M;E & DAPO: BLACK COFFEE IN LAGOS
BLACK COFFEE'S LONG-AWAITED RETURN TO LAGOS DREW A SOLD-OUT CROWD OF 2,000+ AT ROYAL BOX CENTRE, MARKING ONE OF THE CITY'S MOST ANTICIPATED NIGHTS AND A SIGNIFICANT MOMENT IN THE GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING DJ'S AFRICAN TRAJECTORY. FOLA DELIVERED THE FULL PRESS AND PR CAMPAIGN BEHIND THE NIGHT, BUILDING THE MEDIA ENGINE THAT TURNED A SINGLE PERFORMANCE INTO A CULTURAL STATEMENT. THE CAMPAIGN GENERATED WIDE EDITORIAL COVERAGE ACROSS GUARDIAN LIFE, ROLLING STONE AFRICA, BILLBOARD AFRICA, OKAYAFRICA, NATIVE MAGAZINE, AND WE TALK SOUND, REACHING MILLIONS ACROSS WEB AND SOCIAL AND UNDERLINING BLACK COFFEE'S GROWING PRESENCE ON THE CONTINENT'S CULTURAL STAGE.
NIKE AIR MAX PLUS X HOMECOMING
THE NIKE AIR MAX PLUS X GRACE LADOJA COLLABORATION LAUNCHED DURING THE HOMECOMING FESTIVAL IN APRIL 2026, ARRIVING NOT AS A PRODUCT DROP BUT AS A CULTURAL STATEMENT — A SHOE ROOTED IN PAN-AFRICAN DESIGN, PERSONAL HISTORY, AND THE CREATIVE AUTHORITY OF A WOMAN WHO BUILT ONE OF AFRICA'S MOST INFLUENTIAL CULTURAL PLATFORMS FROM THE GROUND UP. FOLA LED THE GLOBAL PRESS CAMPAIGN BEHIND THE LAUNCH, POSITIONING GRACE LADOJA ALONGSIDE THE MOST CELEBRATED NAMES IN NIKE'S CREATIVE HISTORY. THE COLLABORATION UNDERLINED GRACE'S GROWING PRESENCE ON THE WORLD STAGE, CELEBRATING THE ARTISTRY AND VISION AT THE HEART OF ONE OF PAN-AFRICAN DESIGN'S MOST SIGNIFICANT CULTURAL MOMENTS.
THE TIWA SAVAGE MUSIC FOUNDATION
THE TIWA SAVAGE MUSIC FOUNDATION TRAINED 100 EMERGING AFRICAN CREATIVES IN LAGOS AND AWARDED $2.1M IN SCHOLARSHIPS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC, MARKING A DEFINING MOMENT IN THE CONTINENT'S CREATIVE INFRASTRUCTURE. FOLA LED ALL COMMUNICATIONS FOR THE FOUNDATION FROM LAUNCH THROUGH GRADUATION, BRINGING TOGETHER A CONSIDERED CAMPAIGN THAT POSITIONED THE INSTITUTION WITHIN ONE OF THE MOST AMBITIOUS PHILANTHROPIC UNDERTAKINGS IN AFRICAN MUSIC. THE CAMPAIGN UNDERLINED THE FOUNDATION'S GROWING PRESENCE ON THE GLOBAL STAGE, CELEBRATING THE ARTISTRY AND VISION AT THE HEART OF AFRICA'S BIGGEST MUSIC STAR'S MOST SIGNIFICANT INSTITUTIONAL LEGACY.
MBARI KOLA
MBARI KOLA, LAGOS' NEW PRIVATE ARTS SOCIETY AND CULTURAL INSTITUTION FOUNDED BY UGOMA EBILAH, WAS FEATURED IN THE ART NEWSPAPER AHEAD OF ITS INAUGURAL OPENING, MARKING A PROUD MOMENT FOR THE INSTITUTION AND FOR THE BROADER CULTURAL LANDSCAPE IN AFRICA. FOLA SUPPORTED THE POSITIONING AND PR FOR MBARI KOLA, SHAPING A FEATURE THAT HIGHLIGHTED THE INSTITUTION'S VISION FOR CROSS-DISCIPLINARY EXCHANGE, PATRONAGE, SCHOLARSHIP, AND COMMUNITY-BUILDING WITHIN CONTEMPORARY AFRICAN CULTURE. THE COVERAGE UNDERLINED MBARI KOLA'S PLACE AS A DEFINING PIECE OF CULTURAL INFRASTRUCTURE FOR THE CONTINENT, CELEBRATING THE SCHOLARSHIP AND VISION AT THE HEART OF THE INSTITUTION — WITH THE FEATURE NOW CIRCULATING ACROSS UK NEWSSTANDS.
CLIVE CHRISTIAN
CLIVE CHRISTIAN BROUGHT ITS EXCLUSIVE LAGOS DINNER TO LIFE IN APRIL 2026, MARKING A DEFINING MOMENT IN THE BRAND'S PRESENCE WITHIN NIGERIA'S LUXURY LANDSCAPE. FOLA CURATED THE GUEST LIST, MANAGED INFLUENCER SEEDING, AND LED ON-SITE PRESS FACILITATION, BRINGING TOGETHER A CONSIDERED EVENING THAT POSITIONED CLIVE CHRISTIAN NOT AS A PROMOTIONAL MOMENT, BUT AS A GENUINE CULTURAL ONE. THE EVENING GENERATED WIDE EDITORIAL COVERAGE ACROSS FORBES AFRICA, ELLE AFRIQUE, MARIE CLAIRE NIGERIA, TATLER AFRICA, AND ESCAPE MAGAZINE, UNDERLINING THE BRAND'S GROWING STATURE WITHIN LAGOS' LUXURY LANDSCAPE.
KHENNY DEBUT LAUNCH
Fashion house Khenny made its debut with a launch that announced a bold new voice in contemporary style. FOLA led the PR and experiential organisation for the occasion, crafting an event that set the tone for the house's identity and vision. The debut marked the beginning of Khenny's journey onto both the local and international fashion stage
AKANO X VOGUE
Akano Diamonds unveiled its latest collection through an exclusive partnership with Vogue, marking a significant moment in the brand's international trajectory. FOLA coordinated the PR partnership and experiential organisation, bringing together a considered activation that positioned Akano Diamonds within one of fashion's most authoritative global platforms. The collaboration underlined the brand's growing presence on the world stage, celebrating the artistry and vision at the heart of the house.
ODIO MIMONET 30TH ANNIVERSARY RUNWAY SHOW
Odio Mimonet marked three decades of exceptional craft and creative vision with a landmark runway show celebrating the house's 30th anniversary. GC Agency coordinated the runway show and secured strategic PR placements, ensuring the milestone received the recognition it deserved across both local and international platforms. The occasion stood as a testament to Odio Mimonet's enduring influence and contribution to African fashion.
TEMS X LEADING VIBE INITIATIVE
The Leading Vibe Initiative launched its inaugural edition in Lagos, uniting twenty women in music across two transformative days of mentorship, masterclasses, collaboration, and connection. Powered by Hennessy and Native Instruments, the programme established the foundations of a bold pan-African movement dedicated to advancing women within the music industry. FOLA supported the initiative through PR and communications, amplifying its reach and vision on both a local and international stage.
ANDREA IYAMAH CAP JULUCA, A BELMOND HOTEL
FOLA coordinated an influencer brand trip uniting Andrea Iyamah and Cap Juluca, A Belmond Hotel by LVMH, for a five-day celebration of womanhood and luxury on the shores of Anguilla. The exclusive experience brought together ten trailblazing women across a series of curated events and an intimate pop-up boutique showcasing Andrea Iyamah's signature designs.
AYRRA X AKANO AT 67TH GRAMMY AWARDS
FOLA coordinated the dressing for Ayrra Starr at the Grammy Awards, working directly with her stylist to secure Akano Diamonds placement on one of music's most visible global stages. The activation delivered meaningful PR coverage for the brand, positioning Akano Diamonds within an international conversation around style, culture, and creative excellence.
LAUNCH OF STUDIO FOLA: CONVERSATIONS X UYAI VESSELS
FOLA coordinated the PR and experiential organisation for Conversations, the first official Nigeria event for Clase Azul and Krone, hosted at Soto Gallery in Ikoyi. The intimate evening brought together leading voices across fashion, art, design, film, and music for cocktails, a seated dinner curated by Chef Tucker, and a showcase of UYAI Vessels by Asuquo.
LOEWE FOUNDATION CRAFT PRIZE AFRICA 2025
The Loewe Foundation celebrated African artisans submitted to its 2025 Craft Prize with an intimate screening and cocktail reception at Windsor Gallery. FOLA supported the event through PR and organisational consultancy, bringing together a curated evening that placed selected works in dialogue with leading voices in contemporary craft. The gathering sought to elevate African creatives onto a global stage, underlining the significance of African representation within one of the world's most prestigious craft competitions.
MY FATHER'S SHADOW IN FINANCIAL TIMES
FOLA secured strategic PR placements for My Father's Shadow, by Akinola and Wale Davies, amplifying the work to key media platforms and audiences across the industry.