Lagos is poised to host one of the most anticipated gatherings of the year as BusinessDay presents the Luxury Conference 2025, scheduled for August 28, 2025. With the theme “Luxury Redefined: The Future of Opulence in Africa,” the event will explore the evolving landscape of luxury, creativity, and wealth across the continent.
The conference will bring together some of Africa’s most influential voices in fashion, business, branding, and lifestyle to spark conversations on how the definition of luxury is changing and how Africa can position itself at the forefront of global opulence. Among the distinguished speakers are Mai Atafo, Chief Creative Officer of ATAFO; Dr. Olubukola George-Taylor, Director of Strategic Partnerships at The Luxury Network Nigeria; Dr. Sam Faleye, Chairman and CEO of SAGLEV INC.; Ajibade Laolu-Adewale, Chairman of the Committee of e-Business Industry Heads.
Others are Chukuka Okonjo, CEO of Fire & Country West Africa and Founder and MD of Compound; Ifeoma Williams, Global Image Consultant and Executive Presence Coach; Seromume Ikogho, Founder and CEO of Detail Africa Group; Angel Obasi, Creative Director of Style Connaisseur; and Ugo Mozie, Founder of Eleven Sixteen.
With this line-up of thought leaders and innovators, the conference promises to offer rare insights into how luxury is being redefined from fashion and personal branding to technology, investment, and lifestyle experiences. According to the organizers, the Luxury Conference 2025 is not just about glamour but also about the business of luxury. It will delve into Africa’s growing influence in global luxury markets, the rise of indigenous brands, and how innovation, culture, and authenticity are shaping the continent’s luxury narrative.
The event is powered by BusinessDay, in partnership with Huemaine as the technical partner and The Luxury Network Nigeria as the strategic partner. As Africa continues to emerge as a major player in global conversations on lifestyle, wealth, and creativity, the Luxury Conference 2025 stands as a defining moment in mapping the future of opulence on the continent.
