Tejumola Maurice-Diya is a leading African fashion historian and curator dedicated to preserving and celebrating the continent’s style heritage through storytelling, archiving, and cultural documentation. As the Principal of The Fashioned Museum, she works to ensure Africa’s fashion story is seen and valued as a vital part of the global cultural narrative. Her work bridges the past and present—connecting generations of designers, artisans, and communities through shared identity and artistry. From textiles to craftsmanship, Tejumola’s mission is to position African fashion not as trend, but as timeless testimony—proof that culture, creativity, and memory move in circles. Through her thought leadership and public engagement, she continues to inspire a new appreciation for Africa’s design legacy, inviting the world to see fashion as history, identity, and power.