Mai Atafo, after returning from the UK in 2002, held roles in marketing at British American Tobacco Nigeria and later at Guinness Nigeria as a Brand Manager until 2010. During his time at Guinness, he founded Mai Atafo Inspired, a clothing label, gaining attention from celebrities. In 2011, he launched "Weddings by Mai." Currently, he is the Creative Director of Mai Atafo Inspired, holds the position of Strategy Director at Firehouse Group, served as an emcee for the 2010 Miss Nigeria Pageant, and heads the Future Awards Central working committee.