Olori Ivie Atuwatse III: Fashion Icon and Community Leader
Olori Ivie Atuwatse III is the Queen Consort of the Warri Kingdom, married to Ogiame Atuwatse III, the Olu of Warri. A lawyer trained at the London School of Economics and called to the Nigerian Bar in 2010, she is known for her sophisticated fashion sense, often collaborating with Nigerian couture label TUBO.
Beyond fashion, she co-founded Colour Couture and Breakfast in Bed, and serves on the boards of several companies including Wells Property Development Company and Wells Carlton. Her social initiatives include the Wuwu Ore Initiative, which provides medical outreach in remote communities, and EstablishHER, which supports female micro-entrepreneurs.
In October 2024, she became the first African royal woman to receive the Freedom of the City of London and was named pioneer Ambassador for Girls in Nigeria by Plan International, aiming to create safe spaces for 20 million girls by 2028. Her contributions have earned her the US President’s Lifetime Achievement Award, showcasing her dual role as a fashion icon and a dedicated community leader.
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