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Where African Heritage Ignites High-Fashion Runway Art.

Olajide Mustapha (Jay Hogan) fuses classical Yoruba theatrical storytelling, indigenous textiles, and bold architectural agbada silhouettes to redefine modern African luxury for international runways and visionary icons.

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8+ Years Industry Direction
4+ International Runway Showcases
3 Major Industry Accolades
Olajide Mustapha (Jay Hogan) - Fashion Director & Designer
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Olajide Mustapha (Jay Hogan)

Founder & Creative Director • Jay Hogan Fashion House

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Theatre Meets Couture

Rooted in a BA in Theatre Arts from University of Ibadan, every collection is an emotional cultural narrative with dramatic runway choreography.

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Heritage Textile Preservation

Preserving ancestral West African weaving, hand-dyed fabrics, and geometric symbolism re-engineered into sharp 21st-century luxury.

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Sculptural Agbada Silhouette

Deconstructing classic West African menswear & womenswear into sharp shoulders, flowing pleated capes, and metallic embroidery.

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Pan-African & Global Vision

Bridging creative dialogues with designers across Lagos, Accra, London, and international diaspora fashion ecosystems.

Olajide Mustapha (Jay Hogan) - Creative Director, Fashion Designer
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"Fashion is not just fabric on skin; it is the living archive of our ancestry spoken through modern silhouette."

— Olajide Mustapha (Jay Hogan)
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Olajide Mustapha (Jay Hogan)

Fashion Designer • Creative Director • Cultural Storyteller

With over eight years of frontline creative direction in the African creative industry, Olajide Mustapha (Jay Hogan) stands at the forefront of contemporary African fashion innovation. Based between Ibadan and Lagos, Jay founded Jay Hogan Fashion House to establish a dialogue between ancestral African folklore and high-fashion tailoring.

Educated in Theatre Arts at the University of Ibadan, with advanced professional diplomas from the Lagos Fashion Academy and Creative Fashion Institute Lagos, Jay infuses dramatic visual pacing, garment construction discipline, and cultural authenticity into every silhouette.

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Structured Creative Leadership: Seasoned experience leading garment construction, backstage styling, and full runway productions across multiple fashion capitals.
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Industry Mentorship: Lead facilitator for Cultural Fashion Development Programs and mentor to rising creative talents across Nigeria.
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Cultural Sustainability: Advocating for African craft preservation, ethical artisan compensation, and cross-border creative collaborations.
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Fashion Exhibitions & Runway Presentations

Jay Hogan’s collections have electrified audiences across prominent West African and international fashion stages.

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International African Fashion Showcase

A tour de force celebrating pan-African cultural identity, featuring sculptural oversized agbadas, pleated sleeves, and metallic woven accents.

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Cultural Heritage Fashion Exhibition - Avant-garde Agbada Ceremonial Attire 2023 Exhibition
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Cultural Heritage Fashion Exhibition

Explored ancestral Yoruba textile dyeing, hand-embroidered royal motifs, and ceremonial attire reinterpreted for the modern cosmopolite.

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Accra Fashion Showcase and West Africa Fashion Exhibition - Sculptural Indigo & Ochre Cape 2022 Showcases
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Accra & West Africa Fashion Showcases

Cross-border creative runway showcasing collaborative collections engineered with Ghanaian and Nigerian textile artisans.

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Signature Design Capsules

Every Jay Hogan collection is structured as a cultural chapter, merging high-precision tailoring with heritage textiles.

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The Royal Agbada Architecture

Sculptural, tailored agbadas featuring razor-sharp shoulders, bespoke neckline embroidery, and weighted hems engineered for effortless regal drape.

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The Theatrical Narrative Line

Avant-garde gowns, structured blazers, and capes designed for red carpet appearances, international artistic galas, and stage productions.

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Urban Heritage Ready-to-Wear

Contemporary utility jackets, pleated trousers, and structured tunics blending day-to-night versatility with unmistakable African luxury accents.

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Brand Collaborations & Creative Partnerships

Jay Hogan has collaborated with top African fashion institutions, luxury brands, and creative houses.

2023 – 2024

Blingshiki

Design Coordination & Fashion Presentation Collaborator

Collaborated on high-profile luxury menswear collections, supporting creative execution, styling coordination, and fashion platform showcases.

2022 – 2023

2207 by TBally

Creative Development & Garment Construction

Collaborated across structured fashion brand operations, technical garment construction, client fittings, and high-impact runway showcases.

2019 – 2022

Somto by Somto

Fashion Designer & Creative Consultant

Engineered custom fashion pieces, provided creative direction and styling support for major fashion productions and cultural textile projects.

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Nigerian Fashion Weekly Creative Africa Magazine Fashion Today Africa Nigerian Tribune Lagos Fashion Daily
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Awards, Recognition & Affiliations

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  • 2022
    African Cultural Fashion Innovation Award

    Recognizing groundbreaking textile research and cultural storytelling.

  • 2022
    Creative Fashion Excellence Recognition

    Honoring outstanding runway presentation and styling leadership.

  • 2019
    Emerging Fashion Designer Award

    Celebrated for debut contemporary African menswear collection.

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    African Fashion Designers Network

    Active member shaping continental design standards.

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    Creative Industry Association Nigeria

    Advocating for intellectual property and creative arts policy.

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    Fashion Creatives Collective

    Collaborative consortium of stylists, photographers, and couturiers.

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Commission a Custom Masterpiece

Jay Hogan accepts private bespoke commissions for red carpets, ceremonial events, high-fashion runway collaborations, and editorial styling direction.

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Email Address

olajide.mustapha@jayhogan.com.ng

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Telephone / WhatsApp Direct

+234 903 900 8206

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Studio Base

Ibadan & Lagos, Nigeria

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