London will open its skies in regal splendor as the historic city prepares to honor Ambassador Ekwutoziam Ashiedu Chinedu Ogwus, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Ekash Collections. On September 20th, 2025, she will receive one of Africa’s most prestigious accolades—Best Women’s Wear Boutique—at the Africa–UK Trade and Investment Conference & Awards, an event gathering world-class minds, innovators, and visionaries at the Royal National Hotel.
Organized by The Business Executive Group (TBE Group) in partnership with the African Chamber of Trade and the International Business Council, the awards celebrate enterprises and individuals strengthening commerce, diplomacy, and enterprise between Africa and the United Kingdom.
Her recognition at the Africa–UK Trade and Investment Conference & Awards is more than a personal triumph; it is a celebration of Africa’s fashion industry as a driver of trade, innovation, and cultural diplomacy. She will stand alongside eminent entrepreneurs, diplomats, and policymakers, placing Africa’s voice in the chorus of international excellence.
Ambassador (Mrs) Ekwutoziam Ogwus has been chosen in the category of Best Women’s Wear Boutique—a testament to her pursuit of excellence in fashion, entrepreneurship, and social impact. Her brand, Ekash Collections, headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, has blossomed into an emblem of African creativity—merging indigenous craftsmanship with global sophistication and offering Afrocentric elegance that commands international respect.
More than a fashion house, Ekash Collections has become a cultural institution. Through her designs, fabric becomes narrative—garments of dignity, stitches of resilience, and ensembles that tell the story of a continent rising with pride.
Beyond fashion, Ambassador Ekwutoziam is a seasoned diplomat, cultural advocate, and empowerment champion. She has represented Africa at global platforms, including the 100 Most Notable Peace Icons Summit 2025 in Kigali, Rwanda, and has been recognized by the ECOWAS Youth Council and the Nelson Mandela Awards in Lagos for her efforts in cultural preservation and empowerment. As Vice President of the Ogwus Youth Empowerment and Community Development Organization (OYEDCO), she continues to uplift communities and nurture the next generation of leaders.
Her academic pedigree reflects her versatility: an MA in Politics of Conflict and Violence from the University of Leicester (UK), a BA in History and International Studies from Delta State University (Nigeria), and a Certificate in Teaching and Learning from Harvard University (USA). This rare blend of scholarship and creativity allows her to navigate culture, governance, and enterprise with the strategy of a stateswoman.
By her side, her beloved husband, European Engineer, UK Chartered Engineer, global diplomat, and ECOWAS Youth Ambassador Dr. Chinedu Ogwus, will accompany her for the honor—together embodying the union of innovation, diplomacy, and excellence.
As the golden rays of London’s morning illuminate the Royal National Hotel, the world shall witness not only the crowning of a fashion visionary but also the rise of a continental torchbearer whose influence extends far beyond the runway into empowerment, diplomacy, and heritage.
Her honor is a reflection of Africa’s creative renaissance—an affirmation that the continent’s heritage, refined with vision and presented with dignity, commands global prestige.
On the London stage, Ambassador Ekwutoziam Ashiedu Chinedu Ogwus stands as more than a fashion entrepreneur—she is a cultural matriarch, a torchbearer of African excellence, and a global emblem of creativity and diplomacy.