Afronista Of The Week: Nigerian Designer Zikorah Africa
Odoemena Obiageri Blessing is the Lead Designer and Creative Director of Zikorah Africa. This Afrocentric, ready-to-wear fashion brand caters to the wardrobe needs of African fashion lovers who want to look chic, fashionable, and still stay true to the African vibe. Blessing shot to the limelight after winning in her category at the 2018 SME 100 Africa Top 25.
She is a graduate of Industrial Physics from the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, and a recipient of the SME 100 Africa 25 under 25 Awards in the fashion category.
She’s passionate about women empowerment, fashion, education, amongst other things. Oby, as she is fondly known, hopes to use her brand to bring together people who want to identify with Africa through fashion. She is currently based in Lagos, Nigeria. Here are a few quick facts that you would love about her.
Social Media
Instagram handle – @mhisoby
Facebook ID- Oby Bibie Odoemena
Favorite things
Food – Hot Jollof rice
Artist – Chris brown
Movie – I really don’t have
Perfume – anything from Victoria Secret (so feminine️)
African country I’ll like to visit – South Africa
Her style
Style icon – Rita Dominic
Description of my style – Modern and comfortable
Favorite Afrocentric designer – Zikorah Africa
Favorite accessory – Shoes
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Designer Zikorah Africa Style tips
1) Always have comfortable mules (they are a classic)…works with just about anything.
2) A white shirt and multiple colors of t-shirts are a must-have.
3) When you need to move from corporate to casual without stress, throw on a blazer.
What would you wear to alumni reunion?
I’ll wear mixed prints (because I love vibrant colors), a short skirt, and tie top set from Zikorah Africa because I love the comfort and at the same time love to flaunt my great legs a little. Cleavage won’t hurt too.
Shoes – I’ll rock my outfit with strappy sandals from @mudfashion
A purse from @diyazcollections (in a subtle color and cute)
And for makeup, I love to keep it nude with glossy lips (they make my lips look fuller).
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