Oseyi “Ozzy” Etomi is a highly influential communications strategist, brand architect, writer, and sustainable fashion entrepreneur based in Lagos, Nigeria. She is the Co-Founder and Commercial/Brand Director of Dye Lab, a pioneering Nigerian slow-fashion brand celebrated for its minimalist silhouettes, zero-waste production ethos, and vibrant elevation of traditional Yoruba artisanal dyeing techniques.
Ozzy holds a Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology from Temple University and a degree in Design from the prestigious Parsons School of Design in New York City.
She built an illustrious, decade-long corporate career in public relations, visual communication, and tech marketing, famously serving as the Senior Corporate Communications Manager for Nigeria's leading mobile financial platform, Paga. In 2020, she fused her sharp strategic acumen with her design background to co-launch Dye Lab.
Under her commercial leadership, the brand has scaled cross-continentally, orchestrating highly successful international pop-ups and high-profile global design collaborations.
Beyond fashion, Ozzy is a widely recognized social commentator, an acclaimed essayist, and a founding member of the Feminist Coalition. Her work consistently advocates for women's socioeconomic rights, and she has been named one of Leading Ladies Africa's 100 Most Inspiring Women in Nigeria.