Nigeria is home to a wealth of talent, creativity, and innovation, and in 2025, Elowell Max is shining a spotlight on the women who are shaping beauty, fashion, media, and film across the nation.
The Elowell Max Influence List is our way of honoring the brilliance, dedication, and impact of these extraordinary women. By celebrating their achievements, we hope to inspire a new generation of Nigerians to embrace creativity, leadership, and ambition. This list is not about who is popular, it’s about who is defining the future of Nigerian across various sectors.
While it is by no means all-encompassing, as there are countless women reshaping their industries across the country; this edition spotlights 44 outstanding women whose work and influence stood out in remarkable ways.
Elowell Max Influence List 2025: Fashion Icons
- Deola Sagaoe
- Andrea Iyamah
- Lanre Da Silva Ajayi
- Prudent Gabriel
- Mo Agusto
- Toluwani Wabara
- Omoyemi Akerele
- Veekee James
- Oyetomiwa Elizabeth Daniel
- Nonye Udeogu (thisthingcalledfashionn)
Elowell Max Influence List 2025: Beauty & Lifestyle Creators
- Zainab Balogun
- Hilda Baci
- DiaryOfAKitchenLover
- Nancy Umeh
- Ivy Ifeoma
- Okikola Emaleku (theskinpriest)
- Sisi Yemmie
- Temi Otedola
- Ifedayo Agoro
- Toke Makinwa
- Dinma Umeh
- Ify’s Kitchen
- Tomike Adeoye
- Priscillia Ojo
Elowell Max Influence List 2025: Film and Television Icons
- Funke Akindele
- Ruth Kadiri
- Shaffy Bello
- Toyin Abraham
- Omoni Oboli
- Bimbo Ademoye
- Genovea Umeh
- Oyinye Odokoro
- Gbubemi Ejeye
- Jemima Osunde
- Sunshine Rosman
- Linda Ejiofor
- Blessing Obasi
- BamBam
Elowell Max Influence List 2025: Media Trailblazers
- Mo Abudu
- Uche Pedro
- Toyosi Effiong
- Olive Emodi
- IB Quake
- Gloria Babarinde
- Elohor Ogaga-Edafe
- Ife Durosinmietti
