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Defining African Luxury
If you want to see the future of African luxury, look at Kadiri Eseose Silva. In an era where online influence often fades quickly, Kadiri is building a lasting legacy with distinct style.
At only 24 years old, the entrepreneur behind the Dulahi ecosystem and HOK Model Management is doing more than just participating in the industry she is leading it. From Nigeria to Ghana, extending into Rwanda and Kenya. Kadiri has proven she is a cultural force who treats business as an art form.
Her rise has been fast and impressive. Whether organizing major fashion shows in the South-South with the last having an attendance of over 2500 enthusiast in attendance, The fashion festival. Consulting for premium brands like Heravingold through her agency, Start Africa. Influencing for several brands like Ashluxe, Coldstone, payporte etc.. she operates with the confidence of an industry veteran. successfully balances the hard work of logistics with the glamour of editorial fashion.
Her achievements have earned her top honors, including Top 40 Under 40 CEOs in Nigeria, Top 100 Most Impactful Women Founders, and a Spotlight Feature for Leading Women in Africa. She was also nominated among the Most Influential People of African Descent (Class of 2024) and featured as a panelist at Business Day Newspaper’s “Cooking Up Business” conference.
As the year ends, attention turns to her latest project: an exclusive pop-up for her label, Dulahi.co. Promising to be more than just a shop, the event declares the “Dulahi Lifestyle”— refined, intentional, and bold. For Kadiri, excellence isn’t just a standard; it is a lifestyle.


