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Style Magnate is a Nigerian Showmax Original following 20 designers vying for a life-changing prize. Stream all episodes now.

In this high-stakes fashion and design reality competition, 20 designers will embark on a month-long journey that will end with one of them being crowned and receiving a life-changing opportunity to launch their career as a designer for the stars. Contestants will be pushed to their limits, taking on challenges that test their sketching, designing, and sewing skills, all under immense pressure and while racing against the clock.

These designers will compete for a life-changing prize of 100 million Naira worth of prizes, including a 10 million Naira cash prize,  a three-month internship, a one-bedroom loft apartment, and the coveted title of The Style Magnate.

Leading Style Magnate is Nigerian fashion designer and icon Mai Atafo, known for his award-winning designs and expertise. Hosting the show is Joseph Benjamin, bringing his charisma and experience to the Bottega, with Yolanda Okereke, a renowned stylist and costume designer for film and television, who will serve as the Fashion Principal.

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