Mbari Kola

Mbari Kola in The New York Times.

Ugoma Ebilah speaks about the Nigerian craftsmanship and material language that shape the space, from Yoruba beaded chairs and earthenware vessels to terrazzo floors informed by Nigeria’s architectural history. A story of art, craft and place, and the ways they are lived with at Mbari Kola. With thanks to [writer name] for the thoughtful story. On newsstands tomorrow in The New York Times International Edition. Press by FOLA.

Torlowei debut pop-up

London, 2024. Torlowei marked its debut pop-up at Harrods with an intimate breakfast introducing Torlowei as Art, Torlowei is Art. FOLA brought the moment together, from the guest experience and creative partners to the flow of the morning, with design by The_table_edit. A considered London introduction for the Nigerian house, bringing together press, clients and friends around the collection. Event concept and coordination by FOLA.

Fela Anikulapo Kuti’s Afrobeat Rebellion comes home to Lagos.

Presented at the Ecobank Pan African Centre in October 2025, the exhibition brought Fela’s life, music and legacy back to the city that shaped so much of his story. The opening brought together culture, diplomacy and music, with the presence of Consul General of France Laurent Favier and a performance by Femi Kuti, extending a legacy that continues to resonate across generations. Local and international media relations by FOLA.

Soweto Sounds: Miliki x Glenlivet x FOLA

For one night, Soweto Sounds came to Lagos. An evening at Miliki bringing together music, community and friends of FOLA, and a moment to celebrate and say thank you to our people. With thanks to Miliki and The Glenlivet for bringing the evening to life with us. Coordination by FOLA. Lagos, 2025.

EKENE's PROJECT IS A LOVE LETTER

A look at what a few months of intentional PR can build. For EKENE, FOLA PR secured 43+ press and partnership placements from 80+ targeted outreaches, alongside UK performances, broadcast appearances and new industry conversations. From HYPE Magazine SA, Pulse Nigeria and New Wave Mag to Ndani TV, TVC WakeUp Nigeria, Redbox Records, PLAYGRND and Glitch Africa, the focus was simple: create meaningful visibility and put EKENE in the right rooms. Proud of the momentum. Even prouder of what’s still in motion.

FROM THE ARCHIVES.

Under the leadership of Director General Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, NITDA is helping shift Nigeria from simply adopting technology to building the capacity, policies and ecosystems to create with it. From AI readiness to local technology development, the work is strengthening Nigeria’s place in Africa’s technological future. FOLA supported NITDA through global storytelling, taking the story beyond local headlines to international audiences. Global storytelling by FOLA.

ADIDAS X WAF.: SUPERSTAR ADV

The Adidas x Wafflesncream Superstar ADV marked Adidas’ first-ever collaboration with a Nigerian skate brand, putting Lagos Island’s skate scene — built by waf. since 2012 — permanently into one of the world’s most enduring sneaker icons. FOLA led global communications for the launch, developing strategy, messaging, and press materials, and positioning the drop as a story of cultural authorship rather than a simple product release. The campaign generated 40+ pieces of coverage across Highsnobiety, Sneaker Freaker, HypeBae, Fashion United, ELLE Afrique, Style Rave, and more, with amplification from Native Mag, Culture Custodian, and Tatler Africa, reaching millions across web and social and carrying a Lagos-born story into global sneaker, fashion, and culture conversations

GBOLAHAN AYOOLA'S NEW ERA

GBOLAHAN AYOOLA'S NEW ERA IN CONTEMPORARY ART, DEFINED BY A COMPLETE BRAND IDENTITY AND STRATEGIC MARKET POSITIONING FROM STUDIO FOLA. FOLA BUILT THE VISUAL AND STRATEGIC FOUNDATION BEHIND THE ARTIST'S REPOSITIONING, DEVELOPING A BRAND IDENTITY, MARKET POSITIONING STRATEGY, AND A NEW WEBSITE THAT TRANSLATE HIS PRACTICE INTO A CLEAR, COMMANDING PRESENCE WITHIN THE CONTEMPORARY ART MARKET. THE WORK GIVES AYOOLA A COHESIVE PLATFORM TO ENGAGE COLLECTORS, CURATORS, AND INSTITUTIONS, POSITIONING HIM FOR SUSTAINED VISIBILITY AND VALUE GROWTH WITHIN NIGERIA'S EXPANDING ART ECOSYSTEM

WIZKID HEADLINING DETTY DECEMBER

WIZKID'S HEADLINE ANNOUNCEMENT FOR DETTY DECEMBER FEST BY LIVESPOT SENT ANTICIPATION SURGING ACROSS THE CONTINENT, CEMENTING THE FESTIVAL'S POSITION AS ONE OF THE SEASON'S MOST AWAITED CULTURAL MOMENTS. FOLA SECURED THE PRESS BEHIND THE ANNOUNCEMENT, DRIVING THE MEDIA MOMENTUM THAT TURNED THE HEADLINE REVEAL INTO A MAJOR CULTURAL TALKING POINT. THE COVERAGE AMPLIFIED WIZKID'S STATUS AS ONE OF AFRICA'S DEFINING GLOBAL ARTISTS AND REINFORCED DETTY DECEMBER'S STANDING AS A CENTREPIECE OF LAGOS'S END-OF-YEAR CULTURAL CALENDAR

M:E & DAPO

BLACK COFFEE IN LAGOS

ROYAL BOX CENTRE, LAGOS, NIGERIA

APRIL 2026

Grammy-winning afro house DJ Black Coffee arrived in Lagos for a single night, presented by M:E Entertainment and DAPO, drawing a sold-out crowd of more than 2,000. The night built on M:E's landmark Rampa Lagos event the previous March, which featured surprise appearances from Burna Boy and Olamide. FOLA led the press campaign, with coverage across Guardian Life, Rolling Stone Africa, Billboard Africa, OkayAfrica, Native Magazine and We Talk Sound.

GRACE LADOJA x NIKE

NIKE AIR MAX PLUS X HOMECOMING

HOMECOMING FESTIVAL, LAGOS, NIGERIA

APRIL 2026

At the ninth edition of Homecoming, founder Grace Ladoja MBE became the first Nigerian woman to design a Nike shoe: a special-edition Air Max Plus in two colourways, Pan-African and the orange African Sunrise, a tribute to the Lagos sunrise. The shoe launched exclusively in Lagos during the festival, followed by a global release via Nike on 23 April. FOLA led the global press campaign behind the launch.

TIWA SAVAGE MUSIC FOUNDATION

BERKLEE IN NIGERIA: TIWA SAVAGE INTENSIVE MUSIC PROGRAMME

MUSON CENTRE & NATIONAL THEATRE, LAGOS, NIGERIA

APRIL 2026

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 IN THE ART NEWSPAPER

IKOYI, LAGOS, NIGERIA

MAY 2026

Founded by curator Ugoma Chinelo Ebilah, the founder of Bloom Art Lagos, Mbari Kola occupies a renovated Ikoyi building overlooking the lagoon. Beyond exhibitions, it will host residencies, film screenings, concerts and readings focused on pan-African art and culture, and it houses the Mbari Kola Arts and Culture Foundation, which Ebilah established in 2019. FOLA led positioning and PR ahead of the opening, including a feature in The Art Newspaper now on UK newsstands

CLIVE CHRISTIAN

AN EVENING IN LAGOS

LAGOS, NIGERIA

APRIL 2026

Clive Christian hosted an exclusive dinner in Lagos, a key step in the house's presence in Nigeria's luxury market. FOLA curated the guest list, managed influencer seeding and led on-site press, shaping an evening that read as a cultural occasion rather than a promotion. Coverage followed in Forbes Africa, ELLE Afrique, Marie Claire Nigeria, Tatler Africa and Escape Magazine

KHENNY

DEBUT COLLECTION

LAGOS FASHION WEEK, LAGOS, NIGERIA

OCTOBER 2025

Khenny, a new African lifestyle brand, introduced its debut collection with an intimate pre-launch during Lagos Fashion Week. The name is short for Kehinde, the name traditionally given to the second-born twin in Yoruba culture, and that idea of duality runs through the brand. The debut pieces, including tank tops, tote bags and scarf hats, were presented to creators from across the diaspora. FOLA led PR and experiential for the launch

AKANO DIAMONDS

AKANO X VOGUE

MAY 2025

Founded in 2020 by Akunna Nwala-Akano, Akano Diamonds draws on family heirlooms and Igbo heritage, with collections such as Mkpulu and Adaeze. The house unveiled its latest collection through an exclusive partnership with Vogue. FOLA coordinated the partnership and the activation around it.

ODIO MIMONET

30TH ANNIVERSARY: AMBIENCE

LAGOS, NIGERIA

DECEMBER 2025

Odio Mimonet marked 30 years with an intimate anniversary runway show unveiling Ambience, a collection inspired by the sensory rhythm of Lagos. Founded in 1995, the house partnered with Macallan and Moët Hennessy for curated tastings on the night, and guests included Awele Elumelu, Titi Ogunbanjo and Eniafe Momodu.

TEMS

THE LEADING VIBE INITIATIVE: LAGOS

AMAH STUDIOS & GAIA LAGOS, LAGOS, NIGERIA

AUGUST 2025

Founded by two-time Grammy winner Tems, the Leading Vibe Initiative held its first in-person edition in Lagos, bringing together 20 young women producers, artists and songwriters for two days of mentorship and collaboration. Hennessy and Native Instruments backed the programme, and Native Instruments introduced custom demo software built for it. The initiative has since travelled to Nairobi and South Africa. FOLA supported the Lagos edition with PR and communications.

ANDREA IYAMAH x CAP JULUCA

A CELEBRATION OF WOMANHOOD

CAP JULUCA, A BELMOND HOTEL, ANGUILLA

MARCH 2024

Andrea Iyamah and Cap Juluca, A Belmond Hotel, came together for five days in Anguilla celebrating womanhood and luxury. FOLA coordinated the influencer trip, which brought together ten women for curated events and an intimate pop-up boutique of Andrea Iyamah's designs.

AYRA STARR x AKANO DIAMONDS

67TH GRAMMY AWARDS

CRYPTO.COM ARENA, LOS ANGELES, USA

FEBRUARY 2025

FOLA worked directly with Ayra Starr's stylist to secure an Akano Diamonds placement for her look at the 67th Grammy Awards. The moment put the brand on one of music's most-watched stages and earned strong PR coverage

STUDIO FOLA

CONVERSATIONS x UYAI VESSELS

SOTO GALLERY, IKOYI, LAGOS, NIGERIA

OCTOBER 2024

Conversations was the first official Nigeria event for Clase Azul and Krone, held at Soto Gallery on Omo-Osagie, Ikoyi, the art space founded by interior designer Tola Akerele. It brought together voices from fashion, art, design, film and music for cocktails, a seated dinner by Chef Tucker and a showcase of UYAI Vessels by Asuquo. FOLA led PR and experiential for the evening.

LOEWE FOUNDATION

CRAFT PRIZE AFRICA 2025

WINDSOR GALLERY

2025

The Loewe Foundation celebrated African artisans who entered its 2025 Craft Prize with a screening and reception at Windsor Gallery. It was the year Patricia Urquiola awarded a special mention to Lagos-based maker Nifemi Marcus Belo. FOLA provided PR and organisational consultancy for the evening.

MY FATHER'S SHADOW

MY FATHER'S SHADOW IN THE FINANCIAL TIMES

Directed by Akinola Davies Jr. and co-written with his brother Wale Davies, the film follows two brothers through a single day in Lagos during the 1993 election crisis. It became the first Nigerian feature to compete at Cannes, and Davies Jr. won Best Director at the British Independent Film Awards, alongside a Special Mention for the Caméra d'Or. FOLA secured placements for the film, including the Financial Times.