Cliques, Motherhood & Hard Truths: What Fashion in Abuja Won't Say Out Loud

Описание: What does it really take to build a fashion career in Abuja—and why does it feel harder here than in Lagos? In this episode, we sit down with a fashion designer, @styledbydammyfash, who has navigated the cliques, the comparisons, and the deeply personal journey of motherhood, reshaping her identity and her style.

She gets honest about why Abuja's fashion scene struggles with collaboration, what it feels like when clients get triggered by the truth their tailors tell them, and why she believes the industry needs more transparency—not more silence.

She also has a message for every woman who wants to start a fashion or design career: start early, be ready to work hard, and stop waiting for the perfect moment.
In this episode, we discussed:

Why Abuja fashion has a collaboration problem
The truth about cliques in the industry
How motherhood changed her approach to style and design
Why women get triggered when their tailor tells them the truth
What she wishes she knew before starting her career
Her honest advice for aspiring designers


Whether you're in fashion, building a business, or simply a woman trying to find your voice in a space that wasn't built for you—this conversation will make you think, laugh, and leave with something real.

Watch, share, and tell us in the comments—has your tailor ever told you a hard truth? How did you handle it?

Host: Joy Adedoyin Fashagba
Instagram @dohyin_
Studio: @belacstudios
Guest: @styledbydammyfash (IG)

IG & Linkedin: Yondaventures