I want to promote Nubian clothing in Africa, says Kenyan designer Sekina

Sekina Mwaka Chiringa is a fashion designer, model and stylist who has worked in Nairobi, Kenya for the past 10 years. She owns Seki Classy, a brand that specialises in Nubian clothing. She is currently in Uganda to promote Sabala Fest, a festival aimed at celebrating Nubian culture scheduled for September 2, 2023. Marie Antoinette Owembambazi talked to her about her path to a life of fashion and design in Nairobi.

Fashion designer Sekina Mwaka Chiringa of Seki Classy in Nairobi, Kenya during an interview at the Vision Group head office in Kampala on July 21, 2023. Photo by Marie Antoinette Owembabazi