After months of creativity battles, design challenges, and intense judging sessions, Ogungbe Lateefat Oluwafunmilayo has emerged as the overall winner of Stitch to Fame Nigeria 2025, a national competition celebrating Nigeria’s rising stars in fashion and creative design.
The announcement marks the grand finale of this year’s edition, which saw dozens of contestants showcase innovation, skill, and passion before a panel of judges and the Nigerian public. Lateefat’s outstanding creativity, originality, and craftsmanship earned her the coveted title, as well as recognition as one of the country’s next big creative voices.
In her remarks, the winner expressed gratitude to the organizers and pledged to leverage the platform to expand her career, improve her skills, and inspire other young creatives.
Aside from the overall winner, several contestants were also recognized in special categories for their exceptional performance throughout the competition.
The initiative, organized and powered by the Association of Models, was conceived by Ex-Mr. Nigeria and Project Founder, Deji Bakare, as a youth empowerment platform to spotlight and nurture gifted Nigerians in fashion, craft, and creative enterprise.
Looking ahead, organizers revealed that plans are already underway for Season 2 of Stitch to Fame Nigeria, expected to hold in 2026, with hopes for broader sponsorship and an expanded talent pool.
In addition, the team announced the upcoming launch of another empowerment project, Weave to Fame Nigeria 2026, aimed at discovering and supporting new stars in Nigeria’s creative industry.
“This is only the beginning,” Bakare said. “We’re committed to creating more opportunities for Nigerian youth to showcase their potential and thrive.”
Nigeria, get ready the next wave of creative talent is here.