Adenike Ogunlesi is a Nigerian fashion entrepreneur, a leading designer, manufacturer and retailer of designer children’s clothing. She is a force to reckon with in children’s fashion industry in west Africa. Adenike Ogunlesi is the proud founder and creative director of Ruff ‘n’ Tumble, one of the best manufacturers of children’s clothing in Nigeria. Nike is one of those entrepreneurs whose success story brings hope and encouragement to young Nigerians and Africa as a whole.
Adenike Ogunlesi Biography
Adenike Ogunlesi was born by a Scottish mother on July 14th, 1959. She grew up in a polygamous home in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State. Her father was a medical doctor while her mother, Elizabeth Okuboyejo was a fashion entrepreneur.
Nike had her secondary school education in Ibadan, Oyo State before proceeding to Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria to study law. While in her second year, she opted-out of school because she realised Law was not for her and later joined her mum in her small tailoring business. Of course Adenike had undergone some executive training courses at Lagos Business School.
She is married to Adegbola Ogunlesi, an industrialist in the beauty industry and co-founder of men’s fashion label, Sofisticat. They are blessed with three children. One of her children, Adey Ogunlesi is a Nigerian music producer and singer.