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WELCOME TO WAUZINE

Originating from the streets of Nairobi ‘wau’ means ‘wow’ - not a reserved and quiet 'wow' either but a full Nairobian 'WOW!'

WAUZINE builds on this city's incredible energy and passion to celebrate cross cultural collaborations between young creatives in Kenya and the UK. Featuring the work of 11 upcoming Kenyan designers as well as illustrators, writers, stylists and photographers, WAUZINE is the result of a whole community coming together during COVID-19 to build something special.

Part of the British Council’s Creative DNA programme, and designed and delivered by Fashion Scout and our partners, WAUZINE enables you to discover the freshest talents from Nairobi and London and explore the cultural undercurrents that are shaping all of our futures.

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LOOKU

A film celebrating Nairobi's love affair with style.

It's the culmination of the WAUZINE portfolio of work, celebrating 11 emerging Kenyan designers, and a new generation of creatives in Kenya and the UK.

The film captivates us with the essence of Nairobi’s street culture and its style (Looku) and is storytelling at its finest

Premiered on Fashion Scout Digital, London Fashion Week February 2021

Meet the Designers

We Are NBO

Michael Kimanthi’s artisan-made designs puts the chilli pepper into jewellery

Genteel

Sam Omindo combines bespoke tailoring with bold colours and prints for the everyday man

Sevaria

Jamie Bryan Kimani is pioneering gender fluid fashion and culturally inspired make-up in Nairobi

Enda

Enda channels Kenya’s legendary running scene into a first class footwear brand

Vintara Collections

Ian Mati’s bags are an expression of Kenya’s history and entrepreneurship

Epica Jewellery

Sharon Wendo presents the ‘epic’ in Africa with her statement body jewellery

Favoloso by Nanu

Lynda Nanu Ng’eno creates stylish pieces to empower all women

The Nisisi Factory

Architect turned accessories designer, Wairimu Maina wants you to be able to carry a little bit of Kenya with you wherever you go

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Styletech by Teshie

Teshie Ogallo is an unstoppable force in Nairobi’s fashion scene with her uplifting designs

Suited by Gordon

Gordon Luchini is Nairobi’s dandy who puts a creative spin on classic tailoring

Ohana Swimwear

Neema Nkatha is pioneering inclusive East African swimwear and challenging clichés

What are they listening to?

Project Collaborators

Creative DNA is a designer accelarator and showcasing programme innitiated and supported by the British Council. These are the people who made it happen.

Editorial Team

Editors in Chief - Martyn and Billie Roberts @fashionscout

Features Editor - Helen Jennings @nataalmedia

Contents Editor - Jessie Morgan @jessiemorgancreative

Web Development - Jorge Da Silva @thecultmode

Photoshoots

Creative Director - Sunny Dolat @sunnydolat

Project Manager Kenya - Silvia Tonui @eastafricaarts

Photographer "Neighbourhood" - Maganga Mwagogo @maganga.mwagogo

Photographer "Joy and Rebellion" - Sarah Waiswa @lafrohemien

Photographer "Matatu" - Edwin Maina @photoman254

Producer - Njeri Gitungo zi.ggie

Production Assistant - Jane Pauline @janeywaithera

Styling Assistant - Bryan Emry @bryan.emry

Makeup Artist - Sinitta Akello @sinittaakello

Hair Stylist - Richard Kinyua @rickykish

Model "Neighbourhood" - Adhel Bol @adhel_bol

Model "Neighbourhood" - Ronnie Nyongesa @_iam.ronnie

Model "Neighbourhood" - Shekinah Iman @shekinah_imani

Model "Joy and Rebellion" - Janet Muthony @janetmuthony

Model "Joy and Rebellion" - Chuony @chuony

Model "Joy and Rebellion" - Alex Kirimi @kirimithuranira

Model "Matatu" - Juliet Kiruhi @kiruhij

Model "Matatu" - Steven Juma @stevenjuma_

Content

Writer "Neighbourhood" - Awuor Onyango @oh_awuor

Writer "Joy and Rebellion" - Abigail Arunga @abigailarunga

Writer "Matatu" - Wanjeri Gakuru @akilinanywele

Illustrator "Neighbourhood" - Precious Narotso @pndraws

Illustrator "Joy and Rebellion" - Tinuke Fagborun @tinuke.illustration

Illustrator "Matatu" - Rosa Kusabbi @rosa_illustration

Videographer - Noel Kasyoka @rosa_illustration