Full Name
Taofeek Abijako
Job Title
Multidisciplinary Artist
Speaker Bio
Nigerian-born Taofeek Abijako is a multidisciplinary artist. From an early age, Abijako was introduced to fashion by tagging along with his father to his studio back in Lagos, Nigeria, leading to Abijako’s fascination in the intersection between art and everyday social relationships in marginalized spaces. In 2018 Abijako presented his Spring/Summer ’19 collection for HOS at NYFW: Men’s, making him the youngest designer to show at the event. Recognized by the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for class of 2019, Abijako has gone on to receive renowned accolades such as CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund, Brooklyn Museum/Instagram Design Visionary Grant and FGI RisingStar Award Finalist.
Taofeek Abijako