Africa’s Fashion Entrepreneur Amb. Ekwutoziam Chinedu Ogwus to Be Honored in London

London will open its skies in regal splendor as the historic city prepares to welcome Ambassador Ekwutoziam Ashiedu Chinedu Ogwus, the illustrious Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Ekash Collections, to the global spotlight. On September 20th, 2025, she will ascend to be adorned with one of Africa’s most prestigious accolades at the Africa–UK Trade and Investment Conference & Awards, an event that gathers some of the world’s finest minds, innovators, and visionaries under one roof at the Royal National Hotel.

The awards, organized by The Business Executive Group (TBE Group) in partnership with the African Chamber of Trade and the International Business Council, will recognize outstanding enterprises and individuals whose contributions have fortified the pillars of commerce, diplomacy, and enterprise between Africa and the United Kingdom.

Ambassador Ashiedu Chinedu Ogwus is not merely arriving in London as a guest of honor—she arrives as a living emblem of Africa’s renaissance in enterprise and cultural excellence. With a presence that blends elegance and entrepreneurial genius, she symbolizes the rising power of African women who are redefining leadership, commerce, and creativity on a global stage.

Her journey with Ekash Collections has transformed fashion from mere artistry into a beacon of identity, empowerment, and economic growth. Now, as the international spotlight turns toward her, the world prepares to witness a coronation that extends beyond recognition—an acknowledgment of African brilliance and the promise of a brighter future.

Ambassador Ekwutoziam, affectionately described as a cultural queen and empowerment champion, has been chosen in the category of Best Women’s Wear Boutique—a testament to her relentless pursuit of excellence in fashion, entrepreneurship, and social impact. This honor crowns her as a beacon of Afrocentric elegance, whose work transcends fashion to embody diplomacy, empowerment, and heritage preservation.

For Africa’s creative and entrepreneurial landscape, her recognition in the category of Best Women’s Wear Boutique is a crowning moment that transcends the runway. It is an international salute to a woman whose artistry, diplomacy, and vision have redefined the role of fashion as both an economic driver and a cultural force.

Her brand, Ekash Collections, headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, has blossomed into a royal emblem of African creativity—one that delicately intertwines indigenous craftsmanship with global sophistication. Through her vision, the label has become a sanctuary where African traditions meet contemporary aesthetics, showcasing the continent’s richness with royal flair.

Ambassador Ekwutoziam has built Ekash Collections into more than a fashion brand—it is a cultural institution. Rooted in Lagos yet resonant across continents, the label has become a global stage for Afrocentric elegance, transforming African heritage into wearable art. Her collections elevate indigenous craftsmanship, empower local artisans, and spotlight the richness of Africa’s identity in ways that command international respect.

Through her designs, fashion becomes narrative—garments that embody dignity, stitches that symbolize resilience, and ensembles that tell the story of a continent rising with pride. In her hands, fabric is not merely material; it is heritage reborn.

Yet her acclaim is not confined to fashion. Ambassador Ekwutoziam is a seasoned diplomat, cultural advocate, and empowerment champion whose influence spans diplomacy, peacebuilding, and youth development. She has stood as a voice for Africa on global platforms, including the 100 Most Notable Peace Icons Summit 2025 in Kigali, Rwanda, where leaders deliberated on governance and sustainable growth.

At the ECOWAS Youth Council and Nelson Mandela Awards in Lagos, she was honored for her pioneering efforts in cultural preservation and empowerment, further reinforcing her reputation as a continental figure of distinction. Her service as Vice President of the Ogwus Youth Empowerment and Community Development Organization (OYEDCO) highlights her unwavering commitment to uplifting communities and nurturing the next generation of leaders.

Her intellectual pedigree matches her regal accomplishments. Ambassador Ekwutoziam holds an MA in Politics of Conflict and Violence from the University of Leicester (UK), a BA in History and International Studies from Delta State University (Nigeria), and a Certificate in Teaching and Learning from Harvard University (USA). This rare fusion of scholarship and creativity empowers her to navigate the nexus of culture, governance, and global enterprise with the grace of a queen and the strategy of a stateswoman.

By her side, the European Engineer ,  UK Chartered Engineer, global diplomat, and ECOWAS Youth Ambassador Dr. Chinedu Ogwus, will accompany her for the honor—together embodying the union of innovation, diplomacy, and excellence.

As the golden rays of London’s morning illuminate the Royal National Hotel, the world shall witness not only the crowning of a fashion visionary but also the rising of a continental torchbearer whose influence extends far beyond the runway into the realms of empowerment, diplomacy, and heritage.

The upcoming awards gala, hosted by The Business Executive Group in partnership with the African Chamber of Trade and the International Business Council, will convene an elite circle of policymakers, business leaders, diplomats, and international media. In this august assembly, Ambassador Ekwutoziam’s recognition will resonate not merely as a personal triumph, but as a continental coronation of African ingenuity and cultural diplomacy.

Her honor is a reflection of Africa’s creative renaissance—an affirmation that the continent’s heritage, when refined with vision and presented with dignity, has the power to command global prestige.

As she prepares to ascend the London stage, Ambassador Ekwutoziam Ashiedu Chinedu Ogwus stands not just as a fashion entrepreneur but as a royal matriarch of creativity, a cultural empress, and a torchbearer of Africa’s excellence on the world stage.


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