A photo journal documenting Igwedinma Okafor's 24th Birthday, 23 May 2018 at Mr. Chow in New York City.

Igwedinma Okafor is a creative director and style influencer. His work can be found on countless fashion and style journals, newspapers, and magazines. You're invited to view is his Instagram and his website, www.igeeokafor.com.

A select few of his friends joined him for a surprise evening at Mr. Chow, a Chinese restaurant in Tribeca, NYC. Photos by Benjamin Schmidt unless otherwise noted. Happy Birthday Igwedinma!

Igwedinma Smiling (2018) — *Igwedinma Smiling* (2018)

Nailah and B (2018) — *Nailah and B* (2018)

Potstickers (2018) — *Potstickers* (2018)

Family Style Meal (2018) — *Family Style Meal* (2018)

My hand touching a plate (2018) — *My hand touching a plate* (2018)

B and Igwedinma (2018) — *B and Igwedinma* (2018)

Nailah moving (2018) — *Nailah moving* (2018)

Igwedinma and me (2018) — *Igwedinma and me* (2018)

Isiuwa standing (2018) — *Isiuwa standing* (2018)

Wrists and arms (2018) — *Wrists and arms* (2018)

Hand near food (2018) — *Hand near food* (2018)

Nailah three times (2018) — *Nailah three times* (2018)

Clean plate (2018) — *Clean plate* (2018)

Booth and bag (2018) — *Booth and bag* (2018)

Italian waiter taking a picture (2018) — *Italian waiter taking a picture* (2018)

The picture the Italian waiter took (2018) — *The picture the Italian waiter took* (2018)

Reza at dinner (2018) — *Reza at dinner* (2018)

Zahlen für alles (2018) — *Zahlen für alles* (2018)

Isiuwa's bag on a chair (2018) — *Isiuwa's bag on a chair* (2018)

Hand in Ben's hair (2018) — *Hand in Ben's hair* (2018)

Igwedinma and Isiuwa (2018) — *Igwedinma and Isiuwa* (2018)

Ben's camera (2018) — *Ben's camera* (2018)

Igwedinma blowing out candles on his 24th birthday (2018) — *Igwedinma blowing out candles on his 24th birthday* (2018)

Igwedinma clapping (2018) — *Igwedinma clapping* (2018)

More to Read

Featured

Events and Happenings

FREE EVENTS: Taste of Iceland Brings Icelandic Music, Design, Cocktails, and More to New York City

Events and Happenings

Short on land but huge on culture, Taste of Iceland is bringing the ultimate celebration of all things Iceland to NYC. The series is returning with three days of music, design, film, food, and bike rides. Here’s a comprehensive look as Iceland descends upon the city that never sleeps. Oh, and we’ve never had to write “Free Event” this many times in a single story.

Read more →

Events and Happenings

This and That: Events, Parties, and Things To Do in NYC in October 2026 (with Free Events!)

Events and Happenings

October isn’t just for Halloween (but we’ve got plenty of that!). October in New York brings black-tie galas with Casita Maria, Icelandic feasts, Champagne-fueled parties, rooftop Halloween transformations at the Moxy Times Square, and one of the city’s wildest annual traditions. Here are the exhibitions, dinners, parties, performances, and other events worth knowing about in October 2026.

Read more →

Events and Happenings

This and That: Events, Parties, and Things To Do in NYC in September 2026 (with Free Events!)

Events and Happenings

September in New York City brings Snoopy dressed by BODE, Sandy Liang, and Willy Chavarria in the Meatpacking District, Bvlgari’s Serpenti on the High Line, a champagne-and-oyster retreat on the North Fork, Hunt Slonem at Casita Maria’s Fiesta kick-off, and a six-DJ night at Mood Ring. From fashion and art to nightlife, food, and cultural events, these are some of the most interesting things happening in NYC in September 2026.

Read more →

Events and Happenings

This and That: Events, Parties, and Things To Do in NYC in June 2026 (with Free Events!)

Events and Happenings

June in New York belongs to football fans, design lovers, and rooftop revelers. From the The 2026 FIFA World Cup arriving in the city to the Morgan Library and World Monuments Fund hosting summer gatherings of their own, there’s activity for everyone. Bryant Park fills with contemporary dance while Magic Hour Rooftop transforms into a summer camp overlooking the city. These are the best events in NYC for June 2026.

Read more →

Events and Happenings

This and That: Events, Parties, and Things To Do in NYC in May 2026 (with Free Events!)

Events and Happenings

One of our most dense event lineups ever, May arrives in full force in New York. From the Met Gala and Frieze Week to celebrating all things Italy in a townhouse the city moves between fashion, design, art, and food with no pauses. Add in Carnegie Hall’s milestone gala, the 26th annual MAD About Jewelry show, and a growing slate of pop-ups and cultural gatherings, and these are the best events in NYC for May 2026.

Read more →

Events and Happenings

This and That: Events, Parties, and Things To Do in NYC in April 2026 (with Free Events!)

Events and Happenings

NYC begins to bloom in April. From Louis Vuitton’s hotel takeover in Soho to an exclusive evening with Anine Bing; there’s a 50th anniversary celebration at MoMA PS1 plus a special concert presented by the country of Sweden. That’s not to forget annual essentials like the New York International Auto Show and the Young Concert Artists Gala. Simply put, these are the best events in NYC for April 2026.

Read more →

Events and Happenings

On the Night: Igwedinma Okafor Turns Twenty-Four

More to Read

All Departments

Links In

Links Out

Contact