Fumi Desalu, the legendary first-ever Supermodel of West Africa (crowned in November 1990), turned heads and set the standard yet again as she stepped out in pure elegance, draped in a sky-blue, one-shoulder Taller Marmo dress with dramatic feathered details. Her look was completed with chic Aquazzura heels from Florence, perfectly matching her Chanel purse—an ensemble that radiates old-school glamour with a fresh, modern twist.
Fumi Desalu
Fumi Desalu
In a flurry of dazzling photos from the exclusive afternoon tea at London’s iconic The Dorchester, Funmi glowed alongside some of the city’s most powerful, trailblazing women. The ambiance was luxury on steroids; plush velvet sofas, gold-dipped ceilings, and flower bouquets to die for.
Funmi’s message summed up the vibe: “It was absolutely theeeeeeee most beautiful day, with the most beautiful & most powerful girl-Bosses in town! From The United Nation in New York to the glamorous Dorchester in London! This was a LUNCH NOT TO BE MISSED!!!! Thank you to my AMAZING Risi Osogba for hosting such a spectacular Afternoon Tea! TEN ACROSS THE BOARD! And to the fabulous GIRLIES who walked in and CHANGED the Energy of the Room!!!”
Fumi Desalu
Fumi Desalu
Fumi Desalu
Fumi Desalu
Representing Nigeria in 1990, Fumi Desalu Vold blazed a trail through the global fashion capitals—Paris, Milan, London, New York—while earning a Business Administration degree from London University.
Born in Moscow, raised in Scotland by a Nigerian father and Gambian mother, her story is as vibrant as her style. After conquering runways, she relocated to New York, where she was accepted at the legendary Actors Studio, earning high praise from James Lipton himself.
Fumi Desalu
Fumi Desalu
Fumi Desalu
Fumi Desalu
Fumi Desalu
Decades later, Funmi remains the living, breathing definition of West African excellence—a true supermodel and cultural ambassador, always elevating the game. Her star power is still untouchable, and her latest outing proves she’s forever the queen of the runway and the room.
