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Bleamafrica
My name is Janet Akingboye, Lead Creative Director and Founder of Bleam Africa. Bleam Africa is a ready-to-wear African fashion brand dedicated to helping Africans show up confidently and creatively. We design and produce ready-to-wear pieces made from African prints that are comfortable, well-fitted, and effortlessly elegant. At Bleam Africa, we thoughtfully blend Adire and other African prints into wearable designs that transition seamlessly from workdays and meetings to everyday moments. Our pieces are created to feel intentional, refined, and easy to wear. My inspiration is divine and deeply influenced by the beauty, culture, and everyday experiences around me.
Likem
Since 2020 Likém is a fashion brand based in Dakar, Senegal. It celebrates the versatility of women by offering elegant and innovative clothing. Likém creates high quality pieces for those who want to explore and express their versatility. The brand is committed to creating clothes that allow women to express themselves freely and with confidence, whether in their professional, social or personal life. Each piece in the Likém collection is an ode to the diversity of roles and identities of modern women. Inspired by contemporary trends, the brand also makes a point of supporting local artisans and using sustainable materials.
Morin.o
ABOUT THE BRAND: Sharing African beauty, craftsmanship and creativity with the world, Morin.O Designs creates handcrafted, luxury leather handbags and accessories for men and women. Inspired by artistic innovation and ethnic designs, collections spanning handbags, wallets, iPad covers and more, are crafted with the finest leathers from Nigeria, Italy and India by a group of artisans from various parts of the motherland. However, beauty at Morin.O Designs is more than skin deep; it’s the sustainable choice with responsible sourcing, fair trade practices and styles that transcend time.ABOUT THE DESIGNER: Morin Obaweya charted an unexpected course to the fashion industry. Always interested in science and the arts, her first career was that of an executive pharmacist before moving on to co-found an art décor and gifts company with her husband in 1992. Her first exhibition, held in 1994, was a nationally-lauded success. Obaweya went on to start Lifestrokes Gallery, furthering Nigerian and African arts and crafts and organizing exhibitions around the globe - from Cairo to Miami.In 2013, she launched her leather accessories brand, Morin.O Designs in her Lagos atelier. A feature in The Huffington Post gave her international recognition in 2015, and she opened her first store in Lagos two years later. Obaweya received further recognition as the 2018 Ace Awards (Bellafricana) Craftsperson of the Year and through two Fashions Finest Africa nominations that same year- Accessories Designer and Handbag Designer of the Year. She also opened her second store, debuting in one of the largest commercial cities in Nigeria, Kano.Obaweya presented Morin.O Designs at both the PROJECT and MAGIC trade shows in Las Vegas, USA - proudly supported by the Nigerian Export Promotion Council. She’s an alumna of the Vital Voices Entrepreneurs in Handcrafts Leadership and Business Development Program (2010) and an alumna of Creative Learning’s Aid to Artisans Market Readiness Program (2019) held at the NY Now Show.
Bleamafrica
My name is Janet Akingboye, Lead Creative Director and Founder of Bleam Africa. Bleam Africa is a ready-to-wear African fashion brand dedicated to helping Africans show up confidently and creatively. We design and produce ready-to-wear pieces made from African prints that are comfortable, well-fitted, and effortlessly elegant. At Bleam Africa, we thoughtfully blend Adire and other African prints into wearable designs that transition seamlessly from workdays and meetings to everyday moments. Our pieces are created to feel intentional, refined, and easy to wear. My inspiration is divine and deeply influenced by the beauty, culture, and everyday experiences around me.
Likem
Since 2020 Likém is a fashion brand based in Dakar, Senegal. It celebrates the versatility of women by offering elegant and innovative clothing. Likém creates high quality pieces for those who want to explore and express their versatility. The brand is committed to creating clothes that allow women to express themselves freely and with confidence, whether in their professional, social or personal life. Each piece in the Likém collection is an ode to the diversity of roles and identities of modern women. Inspired by contemporary trends, the brand also makes a point of supporting local artisans and using sustainable materials.
Morin.o
ABOUT THE BRAND: Sharing African beauty, craftsmanship and creativity with the world, Morin.O Designs creates handcrafted, luxury leather handbags and accessories for men and women. Inspired by artistic innovation and ethnic designs, collections spanning handbags, wallets, iPad covers and more, are crafted with the finest leathers from Nigeria, Italy and India by a group of artisans from various parts of the motherland. However, beauty at Morin.O Designs is more than skin deep; it’s the sustainable choice with responsible sourcing, fair trade practices and styles that transcend time.ABOUT THE DESIGNER: Morin Obaweya charted an unexpected course to the fashion industry. Always interested in science and the arts, her first career was that of an executive pharmacist before moving on to co-found an art décor and gifts company with her husband in 1992. Her first exhibition, held in 1994, was a nationally-lauded success. Obaweya went on to start Lifestrokes Gallery, furthering Nigerian and African arts and crafts and organizing exhibitions around the globe - from Cairo to Miami.In 2013, she launched her leather accessories brand, Morin.O Designs in her Lagos atelier. A feature in The Huffington Post gave her international recognition in 2015, and she opened her first store in Lagos two years later. Obaweya received further recognition as the 2018 Ace Awards (Bellafricana) Craftsperson of the Year and through two Fashions Finest Africa nominations that same year- Accessories Designer and Handbag Designer of the Year. She also opened her second store, debuting in one of the largest commercial cities in Nigeria, Kano.Obaweya presented Morin.O Designs at both the PROJECT and MAGIC trade shows in Las Vegas, USA - proudly supported by the Nigerian Export Promotion Council. She’s an alumna of the Vital Voices Entrepreneurs in Handcrafts Leadership and Business Development Program (2010) and an alumna of Creative Learning’s Aid to Artisans Market Readiness Program (2019) held at the NY Now Show.
Akunsah
Akunsah is a Ghanaian womenswear brand founded by designer Alfrida Adomako, known for its bold prints, effortless silhouettes, and modern takes on traditional African wear. Every piece is created with comfort, versatility, and cultural pride in mind—offering women fashion that flows with their lives. Signature styles like the Ewuraba Maxi Dress bring together free-flowing fabrics, vibrant multicolor prints, and relaxed fits that flatter every body. From lightweight rayon maxis and short kimonos to structured velvet gowns like the Cathy Dress, each garment blends form and function with a confident, feminine edge.