Meet David Ighalo | Image Consultant and Stylist

We had the good fortune of connecting with David Ighalo and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi David, what was your thought process behind starting your own business?
It sorta just started as a burden, to be honest. There was a need—mine. I needed money. And I had access to good materials, good tailors, and a pretty decent sense of style. That combination? It felt irresponsible not to try.

At first, it was just the stuff I wore. People would ask, “Where’d you get that?” And I’d say, “I made it.” Then I started putting looks together for friends using what they already had—nothing fancy, just knowing how to pair the right pieces. Before long, I wasn’t just styling clothes, I was making them.

It wasn’t some master plan. It was just solving a problem with what I had—and slowly, it became a business.

Alright, so for those in our community who might not be familiar with your business, can you tell us more?
I think what really sets me apart is… I’m delusional. But in the best way. I genuinely believe I was born for this. Styling, designing, building a brand—it’s not just something I do, it’s how I breathe. I have a flair for it, an instinct I trust. I care deeply about how you feel in my pieces—not just how they look on you. It’s about merging practicality with aesthetics. Form with function. Power with presence.

I’m proud of every project I’ve worked on—styling for music videos, runways, behind the scenes moments no one claps for, but I feel it. Like a silent nod from the One who sent me that says, you’re where you need to be, doing what you need to do. Because (like I keep learning) you never really know the impact an outfit can have on someone’s confidence—until you see them stand a little taller, smile a little wider. And that? That’s everything.

How did I get here? Grace. Grit. Guts. It’s been a mix of divine timing and pure stubbornness. Was it easy? I won’t sit here and say it’s been grueling—because I’ve seen worse. But I’ve paid my dues. Quietly. Consistently. I’ve shown up even when it felt like no one was watching.

The biggest lesson? Be brave. If there’s a vision that keeps tugging at you, don’t ignore it. Sit with it. If it doesn’t fade—build it. Bet on yourself. I believe everyone has a unique flavour. And when you dim that, the world loses a little colour. So lean in. Be loud about who you are.

And as for what I want the world to know?

Buckle up.

It’s been done before, yes—but never like D’ghalobrand is doing it. We’re not just creating “pieces”, we’re creating “periences”(experiences)—that’s what we call them. Moments you wear. Stories you carry. Confidence you slip into like you were made for it and it, for you.

So..

Support us. Talk about us. Watch us.
We believe we’re worth it—
and we’re gonna prove it.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
I’m a man of the people! If my best friend is in town I’m going over and beyond.

Now, I’m not the “tour guide with a pamphlet” type—I’m more vibe curator. I like to create moments that feel good, taste good, and look even better.

Day 1
We’d start soft. Pick them up. First stop? A chill brunch at a cozy spot—something like Hans and Rene or Eric Kayser. You know, good deserts and stuff.

Later, we’d do a night walk—city lights, soft banter, and maybe end up grabbing shawarma at 2AM just because.

Day 2
We’re heading straight to the local galleries—somewhere a niche, not just the Instagram-famous ones.

Day 3
This is the fashion day. We’ll hit up vintage shops, boutiques, and maybe do a custom fitting for a ” GRWM” with Dghalobrand .
Nighttime, we’re doing a rooftop lounge. Somewhere with a skyline and a DJ that understands vibes.

Day 4
Midweek breather. Spa day. Smoothies. Sun. Then a lazy evening at home—maybe I cook or we do takeout and a movie marathon with old fantasy classics and/or Sitcoms.

Day 5
We’ll explore. No real plan. Just follow the day—maybe a bookstore, maybe a record shop, maybe a random hike that ends with a view you can’t post because it’s too special to share.

Dinner? Maybe street food.

Day 6
Concert, open mic night, or comedy club if there’s one. We’ll be out late. We’ll talk deep.

Day 7 –

I guess we’ll recount the days and plan to do it again soon.

It’s like I always say. It’s not about the place, it’s always about the people.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
First, I’d say God. Then my parents, my friends( Gideon Peters and many more), and my workers.

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