The Rise of Afrofusion: How This Nigerian Designer is setting global trends

As rapid integration and adaptation dominates lifestyle and social actions, in this world, the African giant effortlessly lives up to her name, dominating these sectors. As she Presents the world with the timeless and euphoric sensation of afro beats, the nation also opens a new dimension of fashion, thus giving new meaning to style. 

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Featuring a new evolution of fashion, pulling from time old traditions and  the beauty of culture, the bloom of Afrofusion  has most definitely come to redefine the concept of style on a global  level. From high fashion to streetwear, Nigerian designers are setting the trend for novelty.

As the rise of streetwear is rapidly gaining ground  in the industry, Nigerian designers  aim to dominate the space as  they introduce new styles and approaches to streetwear.  One of such designers being Bola Olaniyan , a creative director and designer taking the streets of Lagos and the world by storm.  With his promising fashion  brand  Bolapsd, he gives a taste into the fusion of retro and culture with his vibrant patterns and visuals bringing beautiful and daring imaginations to life. His unique graphics and  striking designs provide a whole new feel to the everyday streetwear.

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Having started in 2019, the designer has made a  promising name for his brand globally, for the imaginative artworks and designs he brings into the streetwear fashion,  giving the world not just a clothing brand but an artistic template when it comes to style. From collaborating with rising stars like Odumodublack,  and producing unique pieces on some of his designs with Ashluxe, to designing  customized pieces and official merchandise for acclaimed performers like Ayra star, and  the accredited music group, NSG, down to appearing on  GUAP’s  Blacklist West  Africa 2023 , this designer has proved that passion and creativity could birth the unimaginable.  

With engagements like the Bolapsd  Popup which begun  in the city of Toronto, and is scheduled to conclude in Nigeria in the cities of Lagos and Abuja respectively, Bola Olaniyan is setting a template of  going past set borders yet staying rooted to home, fanning the ever burning flame of influence the Nigerian culture and spirit has showcased in modern  fashion.

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Recognizing the continuous need and the power of collaboration, the designer has also worked on designs with brands like streetsouk and Meji Meji  on their popular “Lagos Babe” line.

Bola Olaniyan and his brand Bolapsd, have continued to set a template for rising trend setters and global brands bringing to life a side of fashion that has since remained untapped.