Josephine Nakafeero's work is a matter of pride for many Ugandans as it gives value to their culture in the world.
Former Ugandan TV presenter has become a successful fashion designer and entrepreneur, and her brand, Jose House of Creations, is attracting attention from across the continent. Josephine, who has a degree in commerce from Makerere University, presented shows dedicated to fashion and beauty on Uganda's NBS TV before leaving to become a designer in 2012.
"It has been more than nine years that I have been in the Fashion. I was attracted to fashion when I was presenting TV shows alongside Ugandan and global fashion stars," Josephine Nakafeero told TRT Afrika.
Josephine's work is considered to be significant in the context of Africa's growing fashion industry
She has dressed a range of Ugandan and foreign personalities.
"First, I have already made clothes for the former US ambassador to Uganda. My masterpiece is dressing the famous singer and politician Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine" Nakafeero told TRT Afrika.
Uganda is known for the brand of clothing called "Gomesi" which according to several fashion designers says that this Gomesi honors the Ugandan woman.
"I love the courage of Josephine because she founded her brand of Jose House of Creations from 0 dollars to where she is," said Thomas Mbusa, a former resident of Kampala City, Uganda.
With fashion festivals such as the Kampala Fashion Awards, the Ugandan capital hopes to attract the attention of the clothing market in the eastern part of Africa.
Shoes made by Nakafeero Josephine
“I design outfits mostly using African fabrics commonly known as "Kitenge'' which sometimes I mix with other plain materials because it gives me a number of options for the products I can design with it. I always use materials that emphasize my roots,’’ Nakafeero told TRT Afrika.
With events such as the Kampala Fashion Awards, the Ugandan capital hopes to attract more attention from the clothing market in the eastern part of Africa and beyond.
The success of designers such as Josephine is also significant in the context of Africa's growing fashion industry, which is struggling to compete with imports from other countries.
"Our business requires resilience, patience, sacrifice and courage because we have to work full time,” Nakafeero said.
“I would like to show the world that in Uganda, there are also fans of fashion.”
Josephine Nakafeero on the runway
Josephine Nakafeero's creations
Josephine Nakafeero wears her designs
Made by Josephine Nakafeero's fashion house
Story By Kudra Maliro
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