He underwent training at the Savile Row Academy in Leeds, United Kingdom, to become a skilled tailor.

[3] Upon his return from the United Kingdom in 2002, Atafo held various positions in the marketing department at British American Tobacco Nigeria.

Subsequently, he moved to Guinness Nigeria where he served as a Brand Manager until his resignation in 2010.

[4] Before departing from Guinness Nigeria, Atafo established the clothing label Mai Atafo Inspired,[5] which garnered attention from celebrities like Omowunmi Akinnifesi,[6] Banky W, and IK Osakioduwa.

Additionally, he holds the role of Strategy Director at the advertising agency Firehouse Group and acted as an emcee for the Miss Nigeria Pageant in 2010.