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Fast rising Nigerian Fashion Designer –Tolu Bally aka Tbally of 2207 by Tbally & Tbally couture– both upscale womenswear brands is our cover girl of the week . Tolu started her journey as a boutique stockist called – Lamode ; so her journey in fashion and exciting wardrobe finds did not just start today. Her creative pieces which have been paraded on the likes of Tiwa Savage , Toke Makinwa, Ini Edo ,Linda Osifo ,Kimoprah and most recently Erica Nlewedim always captures attention on the way the brand exudes a strong sense of un apologetic sexiness . In this Getting to know You questionnaire episode , Tolu takes us beyond the fashionista she is and giving us a peek into her personal life. It is intriguing and exciting to hear what she is really like beyond just Fashion .

1- Which living person do you most admire ?
Tiwa savage ; how she manages her busy life with being a single mum and her career. She motivates me in that aspect .Also Conna Walker. Her fashion story is also similar to mine . How she started her brand “house of cb”. I hope to be as great and even greater than her some day
2-What is your greatest extravagance?
Hmmm
none I always buy what I can afford
3-What is your current state of mind?
How do I conquer the fashion industry in Africa. I want to be like Zara . Be the Zara of Africa .
4-On what occasion do you lie?
whenever I’m late for meetings and I blame “ lagos traffic “
5-Which behaviour do you most despise?
Lies and cheat . I can’t stand people that lies and I can’t stand cheats too
6-What do you most dislike about your appearance?
Nothing to be honest ;Growing up I used to hate my skin color But now I’m all for my melanin
7-What is your greatest regret?
I learn from my mistakes . So I really do not have a regret
8-When and where are you happiest?
I’m a lover girl. I love and I’m more happier when I’m in a healthy relationship .
My son also makes me happy and seeing him grow is a blessing too
I love making money. So bank alerts gives me that happiness within.
Also when I see people I look up to in my designs , I’m always very estatic
9- Which talent would you most like to have?
To sing. I love music Infact I thought I’ll be a musician. But my voice is crap (cries)
10-What is your favourite occupation?
Aside being a fashion designer My second favorite occupation is to be a builder . I love structures
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