Nkwo onwuka biography books

NKWO is an artisanal brand at the forefront of the sustainable fashion movement in Nigeria with the conservation of natural resources and the environment as the label's core values.

Guided by THE PHILOSOPHY OF LESS, low impact limited edition and one-off pieces are created from post-consumer textile waste, locally sourced natural fibres and upcycled denim.

As a call to action to address the lack of adequate waste management systems in Nigeria and the fact that many of the local artisans are the last in their line of craft, the founder, Nkwo Onwuka relaunched the brand in 2012.

She turned this challenge into an opportunity to bridge the gap between textile waste reduction and traditional craft skills preservation by experimenting with waste as a resource and it was during this time that she invented a new African ethical waste fabric called DAKALA™ CLOTH.

The brand is creating meaningful change on the continent by supporting socio-economic development through the NK