Mai Atafo

Mai Atafo studied at City, University of London and Federal Government College, Idoani. The recorded working language is English. Work by Mai Atafo is recorded in the collections of Victoria and Albert Museum. Distinctions recorded are Glitz Style Awards and Abryanz Style and Fashion Awards.

• Name — Mai Atafo • Birth Name — Ohimai Atafo • Birthplace — Ile-Ife, Osun • Occupation — Fashion Tailor • Education — City, University of London

Atafo was born in Ile-Ife, Osun State, and comes from a family of nine children. He is married to Christine Atafo, and they have a child together.

Upon his return from the United Kingdom in 2002, Atafo held various positions in the marketing department at British American Tobacco Nigeria. Subsequently, he moved to Guinness Nigeria where he served as a Brand Manager until his resignation in 2010. Before departing from Guinness Nigeria, Atafo established the clothing label Mai Atafo Inspired, which garnered attention from celebrities like Omowunmi Akinnifesi, Banky W, and IK Osakioduwa. He briefly served as the Fashion Editor for Genevieve Magazine. In 2011, Mai Atafo Inspired introduced a wedding line called "Weddings by Mai". Atafo serves as the Creative Director of Mai Atafo Inspired. Additionally, he holds the role of Strategy Director at the advertising agency Firehouse Group and acted as an emcee for the Miss Nigeria Pageant in 2010. He also heads the Future Awards Central working committee.