The fashion industry has received another promising addition to its growing list of emerging creative talents, with Miss Diekola Arisekola, daughter of prominent Ibadan businessman, philanthropist and media entrepreneur, Mogaji ‘Bowale Oluwole Arisekola, showcasing her fashion brand, HOLY ONE, at the 2026 Lagos Fashion Week.
Diekola’s appearance at the prestigious fashion event has attracted attention and drawn particular excitement from her proud father, who took to social media to celebrate his daughter’s achievement and express his delight at watching her pursue her passion.
The young fashion entrepreneur presented her brand during the Saturday, October 31 runway programme of the 2026 Lagos Fashion Week, which brought together designers and fashion labels from different parts of the world to celebrate creativity, innovation and the growing influence of African fashion.
Her brand, HOLY ONE, was listed among the designers featured in the 5pm runway session alongside Bridget Awosika, NYA and Malité, providing an opportunity to present its creative direction to fashion enthusiasts and industry stakeholders.
Reacting to the development, Mogaji Arisekola described the experience as a proud moment for him, celebrating his daughter’s determination to follow her dreams and establish her presence in the fashion industry.
In his congratulatory message, he expressed joy at seeing Diekola pursue her passion, adding that her appearance at such an important fashion platform was only the beginning of greater accomplishments ahead.
“Watching her pursue her passion and make her mark in the fashion industry fills my heart with pride and joy,” the proud father said, while encouraging her to keep shining.
Diekola’s participation also comes against the background of her academic and creative interests in fashion.
The young fashion entrepreneur presented her brand during the Saturday, October 31 runway programme of the 2026 Lagos Fashion Week, which brought together designers and fashion labels from different parts of the world to celebrate creativity, innovation and the growing influence of African fashion.
Her brand, HOLY ONE, was listed among the designers featured in the 5pm runway session alongside Bridget Awosika, NYA and Malité, providing an opportunity to present its creative direction to fashion enthusiasts and industry stakeholders.
Reacting to the development, Mogaji Arisekola described the experience as a proud moment for him, celebrating his daughter’s determination to follow her dreams and establish her presence in the fashion industry.
In his congratulatory message, he expressed joy at seeing Diekola pursue her passion, adding that her appearance at such an important fashion platform was only the beginning of greater accomplishments ahead.
“Watching her pursue her passion and make her mark in the fashion industry fills my heart with pride and joy,” the proud father said, while encouraging her to keep shining.
Diekola’s participation also comes against the background of her academic and creative interests in fashion.
Her professional profile on the Real Leather Stay Different international design competition platform identifies her as a Fashion Design and Marketing graduate of Northumbria University, United Kingdom.
The profile further highlights her experience in garment design, construction and fashion marketing, alongside her interest in sustainable design and accessories.
The profile further highlights her experience in garment design, construction and fashion marketing, alongside her interest in sustainable design and accessories.
It also records her recognition in a British Fashion Council and British Library fashion design competition in January 2024.
Her involvement in Lagos Fashion Week therefore represents another opportunity to translate her creative training and industry interests into wider visibility within the African fashion market.
The 2026 edition of Lagos Fashion Week, which ran from October 28 to November 1, featured more than 50 fashion labels under the theme, “CRAFTED: Heritage. Innovation. Circular Futures.”
The event provided a platform for established designers and emerging fashion entrepreneurs to showcase their collections while exploring the relationship between African heritage, contemporary creativity and the future of the fashion business.
For Mogaji Arisekola, however, the significance of the occasion went beyond the glamour of the runway. It was an opportunity to celebrate a daughter’s determination, creative ambition and growing confidence in pursuing a chosen career.
The Ibadan-born businessman, who is the Mogaji of the Ajenigieye family, Oje, Ibadan, is also the Publisher of The Street Journal Magazine and President of the Association of Online Media Practitioners of Nigeria (AMPON).
His public expression of pride in Diekola’s achievement reflects the excitement of a father watching his child take another step towards fulfilling her aspirations.
With her HOLY ONE label now featured on the Lagos Fashion Week runway, Diekola has added an important milestone to her emerging fashion journey, with expectations that greater opportunities will follow.
Her involvement in Lagos Fashion Week therefore represents another opportunity to translate her creative training and industry interests into wider visibility within the African fashion market.
The 2026 edition of Lagos Fashion Week, which ran from October 28 to November 1, featured more than 50 fashion labels under the theme, “CRAFTED: Heritage. Innovation. Circular Futures.”
The event provided a platform for established designers and emerging fashion entrepreneurs to showcase their collections while exploring the relationship between African heritage, contemporary creativity and the future of the fashion business.
For Mogaji Arisekola, however, the significance of the occasion went beyond the glamour of the runway. It was an opportunity to celebrate a daughter’s determination, creative ambition and growing confidence in pursuing a chosen career.
The Ibadan-born businessman, who is the Mogaji of the Ajenigieye family, Oje, Ibadan, is also the Publisher of The Street Journal Magazine and President of the Association of Online Media Practitioners of Nigeria (AMPON).
His public expression of pride in Diekola’s achievement reflects the excitement of a father watching his child take another step towards fulfilling her aspirations.
With her HOLY ONE label now featured on the Lagos Fashion Week runway, Diekola has added an important milestone to her emerging fashion journey, with expectations that greater opportunities will follow.
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