The CEO of SUAVE Empire and the Convener of Nigerian Youth Fashion and Empowerment Week (NYFEW), Matthew Kehinde OGUNNIYI has unveiled the commencement date for the annual fashion boot camp, 2021 edition.
This was revealed at a press conference held on Friday,, 1st October 2021.
Ogunniyi stated that NYFEW, the Youth-focused empowerment organization was established in 2013, birthed with a mission to educate, empower, expose, advance, and contribute to the growth of the talent and intellectual abilities of skilled youths in the fashion value-chain in Nigeria.

He equally revealed that the NYFEW project was initiated and powered by SUAVE EMPIRE, a 100% Fashion-Realty-AgricTainment brand.
“Our broader vision is to be the biggest empowerment organization in Africa with a focus on training, educating, equipping, supporting, and empowering youths from all backgrounds”, said Matthew Kehinde OGUNNIYI.
The broader vision of the NYFEW is to help youths, especially in the fashion value-chain vocations to hone their skills and enhance their crafts. With five (5) brilliantly executed empowerment projects across Nigeria so far, NYFEW programs are designed to educate young entrepreneurs on the methods, strategies, and intricacies of establishing businesses.


While unveiling the plans, Matthew Kehinde Ogunniyi expressed further that the 2021 edition of the Annual Fashion Boot Camp officially kicks off from 15th -21st November 2021 with the grand finale, “SHOWDOWN 5.0” to feature the official Launch of #ProjectMakeMe Reality TV show slated for the 21st, November 2021 at Jogor Centre, Ring road, Ibadan.
Interested skilled Fashion Designers, Hair Stylists, Make-Up Artists, Photographers, Models, and Shoe Makers between the ages of 18-35 can register for the program between 1st – 30th of October 2021.
The Grand Finale event “SHOWDOWN5.0” Official Launch of ProjectMakeMe TV Show will exhibit the talent of all participants. Judges in relevant industries will assess the skills, team effort, and innovative display of each group of participants during this event.