With this move, Mo’Afrique is aligning itself with growing calls for local production capacity and industrialisation within Nigeria’s textile and apparel sector. At the centre of this transformation is Modish, a brand developed to bridge a long-standing gap in the market—where premium design meets scalable production. The initiative responds to increasing demand from corporates and institutions that require high-quality, identity-driven apparel delivered with consistency, speed, and volume.

By translating Mo’Afrique’s established design strengths into a structured, production-led model, Modish is positioned to serve Africa’s expanding workforce and institutional sectors more efficiently. The debut collection, Modish Formals, is designed to anchor this vision. Focused on refined corporate wear, the line combines tailored aesthetics with industrial-level reliability.

It aims to set a new benchmark in large-scale garment production without sacrificing style, quality, or brand identity—an area where many bulk producers have traditionally struggled. Beyond brand expansion, the company’s newly commissioned garment factory represents a critical investment in manufacturing capacity. Purpose-built for scale and precision, the facility is expected to produce a wide range of uniforms, including military and paramilitary apparel, corporate wear, and institutional garments.

This positions Mo’Afrique to cater to both public and private sector clients, further deepening its footprint in Nigeria’s evolving garment industry. The factory also underscores a broader push toward localising production. Nigeria has long depended on imported textiles and finished garments, a trend that has constrained the growth of domestic manufacturing.

By investing in high-capacity production infrastructure, Mo’Afrique is contributing to efforts aimed at reducing import dependence, creating jobs, and strengthening industrial capabilities within the country. Speaking on the development, Omobolanle Olawole, CEO of Modish Formals, said the expansion was driven by clear and consistent market demand. “This expansion is a direct response to market demand.

Over the years, our corporate clients have consistently required more than bespoke fashion—they need structured, high-quality garments that reflect their brand identity and can be delivered at scale. Modish is our answer to that need,” she said. As a subsidiary of the M3 Group, Modish is also expected to benefit from broader organisational support, including operational structure and strategic investment. This backing could prove crucial in navigating the complexities of large-scale garment manufacturing, from supply chain management to quality control and distribution.