Omobolade Mayowa (@hookedbylade)

Crochet Designer

Omobolade Mayowa (commonly known by her social media handle, @hookedbylade) is a crochet designer whose handcrafted pieces highlight Nigerian creativity in a modern context. She works with texture, colour and…

Omobolade Mayowa (commonly known by her social media handle, @hookedbylade) is a crochet designer whose handcrafted pieces highlight Nigerian creativity in a modern context. She works with texture, colour and form to produce distinctive handmade fashion. Her designs bring craft traditions into contemporary style spaces.

She is being honoured for her designs, which went viral in 2025, igniting a national crochet outfit trend and expanding conversations about handmade fashion.