Draft:Africana Couture
Established in Benin City, Nigeria, in 2012 by Charles Oronsaye,[1][2] Africana Couture is a menswear bespoke brand known for its clientele, which includes former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Vice-president Yemi Osinbanjo, and notable personalities such as Djimon Hounsou, Jim Iyke, and Ebuka Obi-Uchendu.[3][4][5]
Advocacy Through Style[edit]
Utilising its substantial social media presence and fashion campaigns, Africana Couture promotes themes of peace[6][7] across the African continent and aims to contribute to the normalisation of kaftans, traditional Nigerian menswear tunics, and pants.[8][9][10]
International Acclaim[edit]
Africana Couture has garnered attention from major international publications, including Forbes magazine[2] and GQ magazine,[11] where the brand is recognised as a prominent player in Nigeria's menswear industry. The brand has retail stores in Abuja, Abidjan, and Dakar.[12]
Contribution to Nigerian Healthcare[edit]
On December 10, 2023, during the Africana Experience Live, Charles Oronsaye announced the birth of the Africana 17 Charitable Foundation.[13] The initiative seeks to assist underprivileged communities by raising funds for two dialysis machines at the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital.[14]
References[edit]
- ^ "Meet Nigerian Designer Oronsaye Charles". Pleasures Magazine.
- ^ a b Hyde, Peace (2020-01-06). "Haute And Happening". Forbes Africa. Retrieved 2020-02-21.
- ^ "Jim Iyke fronts Abuja based menswear brand's new collection". Pulse Nigeria. 2017-09-07. Retrieved 2020-02-21.
- ^ "Jim Iyke Stars In Africana Couture's Lookbook". AccelerateTv. 2017-09-08. Retrieved 2020-02-21.
- ^ Afrik, Debonair (2017-09-06). "Jim Iyke Stars in Leading Abuja menswear brand Africana Couture Lookbook". Debonair Afrik. Retrieved 2020-02-21.
- ^ KOKO (3 October 2017). "Lookbook: Africana Couture Clamours For A Unified Nigeria". KOKO TV Nigeria | Nigeria News & Breaking Naija News. Retrieved 2020-02-21.
- ^ "Menswear Brand, Africana Couture calls for Unity through fashion". P.M. News. 2017-10-04. Retrieved 2020-02-21.
- ^ "Mix Traditional Styles with Modern Design - You'll Get Africana Couture's New Off-Season Collection | BN Style". BN Style. 2019-06-16. Retrieved 2020-02-21.
- ^ "Africana Couture Presents Traditional Menswear Collection With Contemporary Twist". AccelerateTv. 2019-06-18. Retrieved 2020-02-21.
- ^ "Nigeria's leading traditional menswear brand, Africana Couture". StyleMeAfrica. 2019-06-14. Retrieved 2020-02-21.
- ^ "Africana Couture is the kind of true African style we are digging". www.gq.co.za. Retrieved 2020-02-21.
- ^ Aromolaran, Michael (2024-01-05). "Interview: Charles Orosanye Reflects on Africana Couture's Journey Through the Years". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.). Retrieved 2024-01-19.
- ^ Opanuga, Jimisayo (2023-12-12). "Oronsaye set to acquire two dialysis machines for UATH as he unveils foundation". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
- ^ "Africana 17 to provide two dialysis machines to Abuja Teaching Hospital". Daily Trust. 2023-12-12. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
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