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UJUZI FASHION HUB

with Khadija Mwanamboka She started the business of designing clothes at the age of 18 years old. Her real name is Khadija Said Saad, but Mwanamboka was a family business name. She nick named Mwanamboka, because by then Mwanamboka was well known in business arena. This year Khadija celebrated 25 years anniversary in fashion Industry. She acknowledge uncle Masoud Mausoud, famous presenter at ITV who encouraged her alot to after her dreams pursuing fashion design and he adviced her to use Mwanamboka as her fashion brand.

Ujuzu Fashion Hub is founded and launched by Khadija Mwanamboka and they focus on teaching skills. They teach fine art, fashion, modelling, fashion design, jewerly design and many more. They register youth and children and once you become a member, you get a chance to learn all these at the hub. Khadija is encouraging not only kids but also grown ups to get involved and enrolled through trainings. Khadija Mwanamboka is a house hold name in fashion design industry. She is the pionear designer in Tanzania.

Where did you get the inspiration to become a fashion designer?

I used to read a lot of magazines from abroad since I was young. Thats where my inspiration came from. I saw how models wear designers brands and they do runways, I knew I could do the same here in Tanzania. I started designing my own clothes first. I did not like to wear ready made clothes. So from a young age,I used to buy materials and go to the tailor and design my clothes for them to make for me. Then I involved my friends, I made them my models and i started to make clothes for them and take photos. My first biggest show was at Diamond Jubilee, that’s where the public knew me as a designer. in 1998, I dressed Basilla Mwanukuzi who became Miss Tanzania beaity pageant.

Do you remember anyone who helped you to

grow your brand? Yes, As I am celebrating 25 years, I am so grateful for the people who helped me to achieve my dreams. To mention just a few Clouds Radio &TV Mr Joseph Kusaga, the late Ruge and the late Amina Mongi and Jimmy Kabwe believed in me. The late Mr. Mengi gave me free time to promote my shows through Radio 1 and ITV, My best friend, the late Salome Makani supported me. Dani Kiondo and Iku Lazaro are my creative genius. My parents encouraged me. My uncles sponsored me. I am very grateful to all the people who believed in me.

Pendeza kids Collection

The 25th anniversary of Khadija Mwanamboka was celebrated in style. We saw children doing catwalk,

showcasing Pendeza kids collection. Surely the event looked very colourful and entertaining.

We saw some young children, girls and boys expressing their talents and that got us inspired.

Khadija has many plans for the Ujuzi fashion hub.

Her dreams is to see young girls and boys excel in fashion industry.

Her legacy will be seeing children developing through fashion and design.

Khadija is still very passionate about fashion design, Lets stay and watch. She has amazing plans ahead.

ìA girl should be two things: Who and what she wants.î ó Coco Chanel

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