Olayemi Olatilewa, popularly known as Ola Daviva, is a textile entrepreneur, African print specialist, and the Chief Executive Officer of Ola Daviva International and Afi Oluwa Textiles Nigeria.


With extensive experience in the African textile and fashion industry, Ola Daviva has built his expertise around the production, customization, marketing, and distribution of African Print Wax fabrics, widely known as Ankara and referred to as Pagne in some parts of Africa.

Through Ola Daviva International, he is involved in the manufacturing and production of African Print Wax, with a particular focus on customized Ankara fabrics. The company works with clients who require unique textile designs created specifically for their brands, organizations, events, campaigns, and special occasions.

On the other hand, Afi Oluwa Textiles Nigeria focuses primarily on the marketing and distribution of African Print Wax fabrics, helping to make quality Ankara fabrics accessible to customers and businesses across the market.

Experience in the Textile Industry

Ola Daviva’s experience in the textile business has played a significant role in his ability to successfully manage and develop both companies. His understanding of the textile value chain—from fabric production and customization to marketing and distribution—gives him a broad perspective on the African textile industry.

Over the years, he has also developed long-standing relationships with textile manufacturing companies and business partners in China and India. These relationships have helped him navigate international textile production, sourcing, manufacturing, and supply networks, while also connecting African clients with international production capabilities.

His international partnerships and industry experience have been particularly valuable in the area of customized textile production, where clients often require specific designs, fabric qualities, production volumes, and delivery timelines.

More Than 10,000 Customized Ankara Designs

One of Ola Daviva’s notable achievements is his involvement in the production of more than 10,000 unique customized Ankara fabric designs for clients across different African countries.

These projects have served a wide range of clients, including politicians, captains of industry, religious leaders, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), businesses, and other prominent individuals and institutions.

Customized Ankara fabrics often serve as more than just fashion materials. They can be used to communicate identity, celebrate important occasions, promote organizations, strengthen brand visibility, and create a sense of unity among members of a group or community.

Through his work, Ola Daviva has gained valuable insight into the diverse needs of clients who require customized African print fabrics for different purposes and audiences.

Building the Future of African Textiles

Ola Daviva’s work reflects a commitment to the growth and development of the African textile industry. By combining local market knowledge with international manufacturing relationships and years of industry experience, he continues to explore opportunities within the African Print Wax and customized textile market.

His leadership of both Ola Daviva International and Afi Oluwa Textiles Nigeria allows him to operate across different aspects of the textile value chain—covering customized fabric production as well as the marketing and distribution of African Print Wax fabrics.

With his experience, industry relationships, and knowledge of the African textile market, Ola Daviva continues to build businesses that connect customers and organizations with customized and quality African print fabrics.

Family

Beyond his professional career and business activities, Ola Daviva is happily married and blessed with children. He values his family and balances his entrepreneurial responsibilities with his role as a husband and father.