If power had a dress code, these women would be on the best-dressed committee.
Nigeria’s top female CEOs don’t just break barriers they do it in perfectly tailored suits, bold dresses, and accessories that command attention. They lead industries, shape economies, and serve impeccable style. Each of these women has a unique approach to dressing for success. Some opt for sharp power suits, others embrace structured dresses, and a few redefine corporate fashion with Asoebi, vibrant prints, and luxury handbags.
Let’s look at how these women embody success through their style.
Mo Abudu (CEO, EbonyLife Media)
When Mo Abudu walks into a room, you know she’s in charge. Whether it’s at a Netflix deal signing or an international film festival, she commands attention with her business acumen and flawless wardrobe. Her go-to style includes tailored power suits or trousers in rich jewel tones, emerald green, deep red, and classic black. But she doesn’t stop there. She powerfully embodies a well-structured Agbada or boubou, or flowy dresses proving that traditional wear can be just as boardroom-ready as any suit. And let’s talk about her accessories. Statement jewellery, luxury handbags (yes, the Birkin collection is a big deal ), and heels that mean business. If fashion were a leadership trait, Mo would be running the entire continent.
Ibukun Awosika (CEO, The Chair Centre Group)
Anyone who said power dressing is all about trousers has yet to meet Ibukun Awosika. She loves a dress, and she makes sure you know it. Elegant A-line dresses, vibrant prints, and soft silhouettes fill her wardrobe, proving that sharp tailoring isn’t necessary to exude authority. Whether she’s speaking at an international conference or mentoring the next generation of businesswomen. She’s also not afraid of colour. Awosika wears everything from royal blues to burnt oranges—tones that radiate confidence without trying too hard.
Lisa Folawiyo (Founder & Creative Director, Lisa Folawiyo studio, Jewel by Lisa)
Lisa Folawiyo’s style is chic and sophisticated. If you’re looking for someone who can make Nigerian textiles look like couture, she’s the one. Her love for bold prints, vibrant textures, and unexpected silhouettes sets her apart. Unlike most CEOs who stick to a muted corporate palette, Lisa embraces colour like a true artist. She’s known for mixing traditional African fabrics with contemporary cuts, proving that heritage fashion can be modern, chic, and CEO-worthy. And let’s talk about her accessory game. Birkins? Check. Alaïa bags? Check. Statement jewellery? Absolutely.
Chioma Ikokwu (Co-founder, Good Hair Ltd)
Chioma owns every room she walks into. With a presence that feels straight out of a fashion magazine, she understands that style is a power move. Her signature is luxury power dressing. Think tailored blazers, glamorous dresses, and blindingly beautiful accessories. Her bag collection deserves to live in a museum—Hermès, Chanel, Dior, you name it. Scrolling through her Instagram is like attending a masterclass in effortless glam. She’s the kind of woman who wears a sharply tailored suit in the morning, a couture gown at night, and makes it all look easy.
These women’s fashion choices prove that power dressing isn’t just about looking the part, it’s about owning your space, embracing confidence, and making bold moves.
The next time you’re picking an outfit for a big meeting, ask yourself: what would Mo, Ibukun, Uche, Chioma, or Lisa wear?
Because if you’re going to take over the world, you might as well do it in style.
