Princess Oghene

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Princess Kelechi Oghene
Born
Zamfara State
Nationality Nigerian
Education Lagos State University; Harvard Business School
OccupationFashion executive
Years active2005-till date

Princess Kelechi Oghene also known as Princess Oghene (born 19 July) is a Nigerian entrepreneur and fashion executive. [1] She is the founder of GMYT Academy, [2] a fashion institution headquartered in Lagos State, Nigeria. [3] [4]

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Early life and education

Princess Oghene was born on 19 July in Gusau, Zamfara State but originally hails from Southern Nigeria, Delta State. She acquired her primary and secondary education in Lagos State, where she also spent most of her childhood. In 2010, she graduated from the Lagos State University with a Bachelors' Degree in Industrial Relations and Personnel Management. In 2017, she graduated from the Lagos Business School. In 2018, she proceeded to the University of the Arts, London College of Fashion and later on, Harvard Business School. [5] In 2024, she received a certification in Global Business Strategy from China Europe International Business school (CEIBS). [6] [7]

Career

Oghene’s passion for fashion started from a tender age and was greatly influenced by her mother. She came to limelight when she became the face of Delta Soap, alongside Sandra Okagbue. [8] However, she officially started her fashion career in 2004 when she launched her fashion store. [9] In 2005, she founded GMYT fashion academy, while still undergoing her undergraduate studies. [10] [11] In 2017, she launched the GMYT Foundation, an NGO focused on women empowerment and training of fashion entrepreneurs. [12] [13]

In 2019, she was recognized by the Women's Choice Awards Africa, as the model of the year. [14] She was also named the Enterprising Fashion Designer of the Year for Green October Event 2017 and was recognized for her contribution to the fashion industry in the 2016 Green October Event.

In April 2024, Princess was awarded an honorary doctorate from Prowess University Delaware at the Africa's under 40 CEO Awards and Summit which she was also a recipient. [15] [16]

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References

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  2. ↑ Ibeh, Royal (2023-10-03). "Lagos School Denies Expelling Students Over Complaints About Poor Curriculum" . Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  3. ↑ "79 students inducted into GMYT Fashion Academy". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2018-04-14. Archived from the original on 2024-01-02. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  4. ↑ Bailey, Bunmi (2020-07-19). "GMYT's CEO, Kelechi announces Scholarships, advocates Women's Empowerment in Fashion Industry". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  5. ↑ "The Team". GAHA Awards. 2021-07-23. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  6. ↑ "Dr. Princess Kelechi Oghene earns CEIBS certification in global business strategy". Guardian Nigeria News. 2024-05-17. Retrieved 2024-06-29.
  7. ↑ "Princess Kelechi Oghene Gets China Europe Business Honour – Independent Newspaper Nigeria". 2024-06-22. Retrieved 2024-06-29.
  8. ↑ Ojoye, Taiwo (2017-11-18). "Beauty without brain is nothing –Princess, Face of Delta soap". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  9. ↑ "Princess Kelechi Oghene: I built myself to become what I have always admired". The Nation Newspaper.
  10. ↑ "GMYT Fashion Academy Unveils New Curriculum". 2023-08-27. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  11. ↑ Olagunju, David (2017-01-01). "Glamour as Princess Oghene opens House of GYMT". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  12. ↑ "Princess Kelechi Oghene launches foundation – The Sun Nigeria". The Sun News.
  13. ↑ "Foundation trains 500 entrepreneurs on fashion design". Vanguard News.
  14. ↑ Mawuli, David (2019-03-13). "Oprah Winfrey, Wiyaala, Princess Kelechi Oghene, Sarkodie, Yvonne Nelson, others nominated for Women's Choice Awards Africa". Pulse Ghana. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  15. ↑ "Kelechi Oghene bags honorary doctorate". Vanguard News.
  16. ↑ Omidiji, Rachael (2024-04-15). "Princess Kelechi Oghene Awarded Honorary Doctorate for Outstanding Leadership". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2024-06-27.
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