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Nigerian fashion creative and entrepreneur Sulaimon Ayoola Monayajo, widely known as Sly Monay, has been officially recognized as an honoree of the prestigious 8th 100 Persons of the Year Awards, Class of 2025 at the 40 under 40 Nigeria event.
The ceremony took place on December 7, 2025, at the Oriental Hotel, Lagos, celebrating exceptional individuals whose work has significantly contributed to national development, creativity, and long-term impact.
Sly Monay, the Creative Director of Sly Monay Fashion, has emerged as one of the country’s most promising forces in contemporary fashion. Renowned for blending African craftsmanship with refined modern design, he has built a growing brand known for originality, precision, and expressive artistry.
Beyond fashion, Monay’s entrepreneurial footprint expands across food processing, rental property ventures, and multiple business startups, demonstrating a unique strength in creativity, innovation, and sustainable enterprise development. His strategic ability to build and scale ventures continues to position him as a rising influencer in Nigeria’s creative and business ecosystems.
This year’s award theme, “Creating Lasting Impact and Development,” reflects Monay’s vision to empower emerging talent, expand creative opportunities, and spotlight Nigerian excellence on global platforms. His contributions to upcoming high profile fashion showcases further highlight his growing influence within the industry.
Event organizers described him as “a multi-talented creative leader whose innovative contributions to fashion and entrepreneurship embody the evolving spirit of Nigeria’s next generation of change makers.”
The 100 Persons of the Year recognition places Sly Monay among a distinguished group of professionals driving transformative work across Nigeria. For Monay, the honour marks not just a milestone but a renewed commitment to expanding his creative and entrepreneurial impact across Africa and beyond.
