Dumebi Agbakoba

Early life

Dumebi Agbakoba, born in Lagos, moved to London when she was 15. Raised by her parents Olisa Agbakoba, a human rights activist and Maritime Lawyer and Lilian, a lawyer and Realtor. She is a graduate of University of Plymouth and University of the Arts, London where she studied Business Administration

Good will work and fashion

At 22, she decided to set up a non-governmental organisation (NGO) www.dosumthing.org aimed at uniting Nigerians and channelling their collective efforts towards the socio-economic development of Nigeria. After setting up the Do Sumthing Positive for Africa project, she decided to develop her creative talents through fashion and arts.

Career and success

Magazines

Dumebi is also the editor of Side View Magazine. Side View Magazine is an international magazine, which is currently distributed in many countries including London, USA, Nigeria, Ghana and has featured one on one InterViews with top celebrities, artists, designers and models round the world. Side View has featured Supermodel Ojy Okpe, Rachel Williams and artists such as Jude Abaga aka Mr INCredible, Wande Coal and Djinee.

Events

In October 2008, Do Sumthing Positive for Africa (DSPA) hosted a charity ball to create awareness and raise funds for the 'Feed a Child' Campaign. We received support from Family, friends, musicians and young volunteers who also participated in the talent and fashion show. The proceeds received by DSPA were donated to the Friends of the Disabled Charity, a project also supported by Global Giving Uk. The Fashion show featured many talented designers including Baruch, Botilam, Esther's bags, Samantha Cole and Yetty D who is currently the DSPA Youth Ambassador. The ball was co-hosted by Samata Angel and Ada Ogunkeye.

Online

Styleme-up.com is an online fashion and beauty store connecting designers with both trade and private buyers. Independent designers and brands are able to exhibit, sell and promote their work through styleme-up.com to an international audience. It has been featured in numerous publications including Body Beautiful magazine by GV Media.

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