Dénola Grey is one of Nigeria’s most fantastic fashion gurus. He was nominated as one of the three best dressed male celebrities at the African Film Viewers Awards, which took place on March 14, 2020. His photographs and fashion creations are amazing and unique.
He was born and raised in Lagos, but his origins are linked to the state of Ogun. Not only is he a fashion designer, but he is also a writer, media consultant, actor, and model. This article details the biography of the fashion expert, his career, and his net worth.
Dénola Grey Wiki
Full Name Denola Adepetun
Date of Birth August 13
Marital Status Single
Occupation Fashion designer, Writer, Media consultant, Actor, and Model
Net worth $800,000
Dénola Grey Biography
Dénola Grey was born Denola Adepetun on August 13 in Lagos, where he grew up, although the fashion is from Ogun state.
Grey was born into a wealthy family with three children and enterprising parents. His mother previously worked in an oil and gas business before resigning to start up her business. Her company now has five branches in Nigeria and over 100 workers.
Grey attended schools in Green Spring in Lagos State for his elementary and secondary school education. Grey did part of his high school education was at Adesoye College, a boarding school in Offa, Kwara State. After spending a year at Oxbridge Tutorial College, he went to Baylor University, where he graduated with a degree in Media Business, Grey majored in Media Analysis and Fashion Market. He worked as a public relations fashion manager in New York before completing his NYSC program.
Growing up, Grey faced many challenges due to his feminine attitude. He got the nickname of Barbie in high school because he did not have the masculine looks and did not participate in activities like the other boys, but that didn’t stop him from achieving his goals. Dénola Grey is single because, according to him, a relationship is not a priority.
Career
Dénola Grey has a good history as a media and fashion consultant for brands. Everything about his career in fashion and media consulting started when he was an 18-year-old intern who worked at CMC in 2008.
Grey worked for Fruition Image Consulting in 2010 as a public relations manager. In 2012, he broadened his knowledge of media consulting at PRC Consulting, where he helped organize New York Fashion Week and throw a party for ACNE Paper magazine. In 2013, Grey worked at Walter Baker as a business manager and social media activity. After Grey worked with a Lagos-based fashion brand, ALARA Lagos, where he learned the principles of the fashion business, decided to launch his brand.
Dénola Grey’s career went to the next level in 2014 when he worked for EbonyLife TV, Bella Naija, and The Guardian. He recorded fashion tips for the men’s fashion segment EbonyLife, wrote for BellaNaija, and The Guardian as a fashion columnist.
The suave-fashionista then looked for a guest host on “EL Now.” In 2015, he was named one of the show’s main hosts. He has also produced several fashion projects, such as Glam Squad in Africa Magic.
Dénola Grey’s debut acting role was in a series called Castle & Castle with Benjamin Castle alongside the main actors of Nollywood, such as RMD, Dorcas Shola, Jude Chukwuka, Blossom Chukwujekwu, and Eku Edewor. He got the role after an EbonyLife production invited him to an audition, which was chosen from among other actors and actresses.
Dénola Grey has become one of the young gurus of the most successful young people. He collaborates with Orange Culture and is one of the brand’s ambassadors for Lagos Fashion Week (LFW).
Dénola Grey Net worth
As of 2020, Dénola Grey’s net worth is approximately $800,000. Dénola Grey has several endorsement deals with fashion brands, and fashion designs are top-notch in Nigeria and even outside the shores of Nigeria.
you were toxic, but we had fun.
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