Barbara is a Couture Fashion Designer and CEO/Founder of Exotic Haute Couture clothing brand DUMEBI

Born and raised in London, UK and of Nigerian heritage. She suffers from Sickle cell Anaemia - an inherited blood disorder that affects the red blood cells. Many people suffer from this condition and believe they are limited and cannot live a full healthy life due to the complications of this condition that can occur including Organ damage But despite the small challenges she faced as a child and teenager her faith in God, Passion and Love for Fashion motivated her to get well and stay well as she had dreams of a right future to look forward to. Barbara also had a great environment and

the support system that helped her on her way.