For the creation of a unique range of clothing, the Barcelona-based African brand Wekaforé has teamed up with the online store Daily Paper. United by their heritage and their strive for a better future, they created a capsule collection. According to the two brands, the collection is a homage to the fellow Nigerian musician Fela Kuti. Kuti’s spirit and his unique sound inspired the two brands to do this thoughtful dedication.
Photography courtesy of Wekaforé x Daily Paper
Inspired by his African upbringing and heritage, Maniu Jibril founded the hyper-creative brand Wekaforé. The Lagos born designer was born into a family of craftsmen, his father was an architect, his mother a tailor. His choice to become a fashion designer seems fitting – according to the designer himself, he started creating clothing when he was in school to make some pocket money on the side. His hobby turned into a feasible career when he made the move to Bilbao to attend a small design institute. Wekaforé is a product of passion, fuelled by the desire to be individual. Moreover, Jilbri is the brain behind the Voodoo Club and the frontman of the band “Egosex”.
Photography courtesy of Wekaforé x Daily Paper
Their collaboration partner, Daily Paper, another fellow Nigerian brand, is born out of a blog, managed by Hussein, Jefferson and Abderrahmane who shared a love and passion for music, fashion and culture. Whilst both brands are slowly growing into household names, they both share a stronghold of values, organic growth and the true support of their community.
Photography courtesy of Wekaforé x Daily Paper
Daily Paper x Wekaforé is a celebration of Nostalgia for western Africa and the cultural golden age of the 1970s, combined with the exciting and creative renaissance we are currently witnessing.
Photography courtesy of Wekaforé x Daily Paper