Stitch To Fame 9ja
Stitch Your Way To Fame Money Respect
About Stitch To Fame
A Deji Bakare's Brainchild (Ex Mr. Nigeria)
Stitch To Fame 9ja is an online Reality Show and competition that aims to promote Fashion Designers in Nigeria. This groundbreaking initiative is organized by Deji Bakare Talent Search, a company passionately committed to discovering, nurturing, and celebrating local talents especially within the fashion and tailoring industry.At the helm of this inspiring platform is Ambassador Deji Bakare, the CEO of Deji Bakare Talent Search, who proudly held the title of Mr. Nigeria 2011-14. His journey to fame began when he emerged as Mr. Talented during the national pageant and later went on to represent Nigeria on the global stage at the World Pageant.
Driven by a deep passion to give back, Ambassador Deji Bakare has remained focused on uplifting others through talent development. His commitment to impact led to the founding of the Association of Models, a recognized NGO where he serves as President. With over 5,000 active members, the organization empowers young models and creatives across Nigeria, building a supportive community that contributes meaningfully to national development.
Stitch to Fame 9ja is one of his latest visionary projects, created not just to spotlight tailoring skills but to empower a new generation of creatives with real opportunities to rise, shine, and contribute to Nigeria's fashion and economic landscape.
Deji Bakare
Founder & CEO
Other Team Members
Dexter Nnamdi - Web Manager
Nwabugwu Lily - Publicity Manager
Ceejay - Head Of Media
Lanre - Media Assistant
Arogundade Olalekan - Graphics Designer
Ngozi - Head Of PR
Modela - Fashion Designer Consultant
Project Supporters
Eyitayo
Cris
Daddy & Mummy Dee
Anthony (STv)
Ayo (STv)
Razor News
Sarah News
Mr. Cornel
Christopher Olisen (Director, Kijos Food & Vybes Lounge)
Vendorship Multinationals
Competition Overview
1. Registration (Online Entry Stage): Interested persons register online via our official website.2. Online Audition Stage: Participants submit one picture of a dress or outfit they personally sewed. The outfit must be worn by a model (could be themselves or anyone else), and should have a short written pitch or caption explaining why they should be selected.
Purpose: To showcase creativity, stitching skills, and finishing quality.
3. Preliminary Voting Process: All valid entries are uploaded to the official voting page. The general public is invited to vote by clicking the vote button. Each vote costs N100 and voting is open for a fixed period (2 weeks).
Selection Criteria: Tailors with the highest number of votes automatically qualify for the next stage. Judges may also select a few wildcard entries based on skill (regardless of vote count) to ensure fairness.
4. Main Competition - “The House/Workshop” Stage: Only top-voted and selected fashion designers are shorlisted to enter the official competition phase, and they will compete in a structured format with final voting process ongoing. Challenges Include:
5. Elimination & Awards:
Progressive Elimination: After each challenge, contestants are scored by a panel and voted for by the public. Lowest-scoring contestants and those with low votes are eliminated gradually.
Special Awards: During the competition, awards would be presented to contestants. Such as;
6. Grand Finale - Live Event on October 1st:
Venue: Eko Hotel or another prestigious event center in Lagos.
Finalists: The top contestants will compete live in front of judges, guests, and media. Highlights:
Upcoming Schedule
15th
Aug. 2025
Registration Closes
Registration for Stitch To Fame 9ja would close at the stipulated date and entries would no longer be accepted.
Location:
Website
Cost:
FREE
Lagos, Nigeria
