Design Week Lagos Presents Seven Emerging African Designers at Salone del Mobile Milano 2026
Design Week Lagos is taking a big step into the international scene with its event 'All Roads Lead to Lagos' at Salone del Mobile Milano 2026, happening from April 21 to 26. This exhibition showcases the talents of seven promising African designers: Richard A. Aina, Olaoluwa AJ Durotoye, Nicole Adaora Enwonwu, Myles Igwebuike, Athanasius Johnson, Odema Acacia Saleh, and Joan Eric Udorie. Their innovative pieces, which include furniture and lighting, encapsulate rich cultural narratives. This marks Lagos as a rising global design center, leading to more events at Paris Design Week and the London Design Festival, and wrapping up with the main Design Week Lagos festival at the National Theatre in October 2026. Founded in 2019 by Titi Ogufere, DWL furthers her vision for African design.
Key facts
- Design Week Lagos presented 'All Roads Lead to Lagos' at SaloneSatellite during Salone del Mobile Milano 2026.
- The exhibition ran from 21 to 26 April 2026.
- Seven emerging African designers were featured: Richard A. Aina, Olaoluwa AJ Durotoye, Nicole Adaora Enwonwu, Myles Igwebuike, Athanasius Johnson, Odema Acacia Saleh, and Joan Eric Udorie.
- The showcase includes furniture, lighting, and experimental design.
- Design Week Lagos was founded in 2019 by Titi Ogufere.
- Titi Ogufere is the 21st President of the International Federation of Interior Architects/Designers (IFI).
- The global tour will also include Paris Design Week and London Design Festival.
- The flagship Design Week Lagos festival will take place from 18 to 26 October 2026 at the National Theatre, Lagos.
Entities
Artists
- Richard A. Aina
- Olaoluwa AJ Durotoye
- Nicole Adaora Enwonwu
- Myles Igwebuike
- Athanasius Johnson
- Odema Acacia Saleh
- Joan Eric Udorie
- Titi Ogufere
Institutions
- Design Week Lagos
- Salone del Mobile Milano
- SaloneSatellite
- International Federation of Interior Architects/Designers (IFI)
- Africa Design Network
- Essential Media Group
- National Theatre, Lagos
- Paris Design Week
- London Design Festival
Locations
- Milan
- Italy
- Lagos
- Nigeria
- Paris
- France
- London
- United Kingdom