Inside a Nigerian Designer’s Global Fashion Journey ft Kanyinsola Onalaja | Ep 85

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Ciara, Kelly Rowland and Jennifer Hudson have all worn her designs. But what does it take to build a brand that reaches women on global stages while staying anchored in who you are? In this week’s episode, we sit down with fashion designer and creative director Kanyinsola Onalaja, a Nigerian creative whose bold, heritage-rooted work is redefining modern luxury. From growing up between Lagos, London and Rome to finding her voice in a competitive industry, Kanyinsola shares the courage, craft and clarity behind her rise. We explore identity, resilience and what it looks like to create from a place of conviction rather than striving. Her story is a reminder that beautiful things can grow from unexpected seasons and that staying true to your calling matters more than following the crowd. What if the version of you that steps into your creativity is the most grounded and confident one yet? STYLING DETAILS Kanyinsola wears embellished black dress by ONALAJA https://bit.ly/4hWyDnd Julia wears pink chiffon dress by & OTHER STORIES https://bit.ly/3LYRnpW Ruth wears black dress by ARRANGE Follow us on Instagram: Magnify https://bit.ly/magnifycollective Follow Kanyinsola on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kkencoo Follow Onalaja on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onalajaofficial Follow our Founder on Instagram Ruth Yimika Afolabi / ruthyafolabi Follow our co-host on Instagram Julia Strachan / juliastrachan_ Sinead Minkah / thepreachersdaughtersm Executive Producers: Magnify Creative Director: Ruth Yimika Afolabi Director: Chris West DOP: Richard Herring Editor: Jane Marcillo-Coronado Production Company: 2203 Media Sound Recordists: Reggie Lathbridge and Danny Biney Mix Engineer: Wayne Hermz Editorial Producer: Nadia Mantock Production Assistants: Oyin Afe, Hannah Shewan, Chanelle White and Guy Coker Hair: Aja Toyloy and Gloria Airen Makeup: Praise Lawani Get MORE from Magnify Magnify is a global content platform and community focused on empowering ambitious women of faith through our digit