Happy Makosewe is a Nairobi based fashion designer with the fashion brand Nikech Amor Pronounced {Ni-kay-ch} {A-mor} which means “because I am happy” in her native language Luo. Her brand is all about creating soulful fashion concepts that express human emotions.
Her main reason for getting into fashion has been from the immense support from friends and family who saw that she has a natural talent for fashion.

What keeps her going?
She enjoys what she does and its an extension of her self expression.

What legacy/mark does she want to leave?
The stories she shares and that they would be a source of encouragement for all who see her fashion pieces as it is a tool for communication and source of sharing stories.

Follow Happy Makosewe’s work on Instagram and contact her via email or her mobile number – +254706123964.

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Lorna Abwonji is Head Designer/Creative Director at Mia Mara Creations.
She is the Project manager at Dress Up Kenya. RAFDA 2008 Finalist & FA254 Finalist 2014.

Lorna is a 2016 YALI Mandela Washington Fellow.