Lagos governor walks the Lagos Fashion Week runway in off-white caftan to cheers

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu made a surprise appearance on the runway at Lagos Fashion Week on Saturday, 31 October, joining professional models to showcase a collection by Nigerian designer Ugo Monye. Videos and photos from the show have since circulated on social media.

Off-white outfit and peace signs

Nigerian media, including The Sun, report that Sanwo-Olu wore an off-white ensemble by Monye combining a traditional caftan with a kimono-inspired cut, completed with a beige fedora. He walked confidently, flashing peace signs and nodding to the cheering audience. The governor later wrote on X that he had stepped away from the usual business of governance to walk the runway for the incredibly talented Ugo Monye, adding that Lagos continues to grow as a home for fashion and creativity.

Fashion week closes on Sunday

The 2026 Lagos Fashion Week opened on 28 October at the Federal Palace Hotel in Victoria Island and closes on Sunday, 1 November, under the theme “CRAFTED: Heritage”, bringing together designers, buyers and media. Founded in 2011 by Omoyemi Akerele, the event is a major platform for Nigerian and African fashion.

Sources: The Sun Nigeria; News Central TV; Gov. Sanwo-Olu's X post, 31 Oct 2026.