Becoming to do, not doing to become
Todun Akinyelure is a multidisciplinary creative professional whose work spans fashion, graphic design, fine art, film, and public speaking. A graduate of Toronto Metropolitan University with a Bachelor of Design in Fashion, he specialises in fashion communication, typography, visual storytelling, and brand strategy. Whether working with analogue textures or digital mediums, his approach bridges structure and emotion, translating ideas into visuals that are as engaging as they are impactful.
Todun’s creative journey began in Lagos, Nigeria, where he founded his clothing brand at age 15, Todun Akin Clothing. One of the few teenagers running a brand at the time, his work quickly gained attention, culminating in a milestone moment when he designed and presented a custom t-shirt to French President Emmanuel Macron during an official visit to Nigeria.
That same drive led him to explore multiple creative disciplines and to develop a practice that fuses entrepreneurial spirit with artistic integrity. His abstract paintings, which have been collected internationally, reflect his intuitive, emotionally layered approach to visual expression.
Beyond design and art, Todun is an emerging voice in public discourse. He has delivered a TEDx talk, spoken at faith-based youth conferences, participated in mental health panels, and shared reflections on manhood and identity in modern culture. His communication style whether visual or verbal is rooted in a desire to uplift, educate, and inspire.
Fluent in English and French, semi-fluent in German, and currently learning Spanish, Chinese, and Yoruba, Todun is passionate about cultural exchange, personal development, and lifelong learning. His work is underpinned by the values of faith, excellence, wisdom, freedom, and sustainability. His reading spans theology and business with favourites like Good to Great by Jim Collins, Mountain Moving Faith by Kenneth Hagin, and The Jewish Phenomenon shaping his worldview.
At the heart of it all is a simple goal: to create meaningful experiences, spark transformation, and leave every space better than he found it.
Surrendered to the process, shaped in the building.