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Zorkle posted on their twitter account that they’ll be giving out free slides to whomever damage their slippers tomorrow at lekki & Alausa protest ground. Shocking right? this is not something every brand will do. Big thumbs up to Zorkle shoes, always surprising us with their offers

NIGERIAN CELEBRITIES ROCKING NIGERIAN FASHION BRANDS
Most Nigerian celebrities prefer to go with international brands, compared to locally made ones, but with the fast-paced growth in the Nigerian fashion industry, many Nigerian celebs have been spotted wearing some made in Nigeria brands. Here are five celebrities looking good rocking one.

Davido-Ashluxe
David Adedeji Adeleke (born November 21, 1992), better known as Davido, is an American-born Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer. The singer has been spotted several times in the Ashluxe clothing. Ashluxe was founded by Yinka Ash, a graduate of Caleb University, proudly Nigerian and an expert in all things style and culture. The brand has been labeled on top brands in the fashion industry.

Vj Adams-Zorkle
Adams Ibrahim Adebola (born 5 May 1988), popularly known as VJ Adams, is a Nigerian video jockey, television presenter, entrepreneur, musician cum executive producer. The tv presenter was seen rocking a sleek Zorkle sandal on multiple occasions. Zorkle was founded in 2016 and is popularly known for offering varieties of quality made in Nigeria shoes, slippers and sandals at pocket-friendly prices. The brand is also disrupting the fashion industry with its free exchange and refund policy. Zorkle has also been listed as one of the top fashion brands in Nigeria for both his and her products. Many more celebrities have rocked this brand including Adunni Ade, Alibaba and Zack Orji.

Alexx Ekubo-Taryor Gabriel
Alexx Ekubo (born 10 April 1986) is a Nigerian actor and model. He was the first runner up at the Mr. Nigeria contest. He won the Best Actor in a Supporting Role award at 2013 Best of Nollywood Awards for his role in the weekend getaway. The actor was seen at Dayo and Diane’s wedding #dandd4ever, wearing a stunning red suit from Taryor Gabriel. He was also spotted wearing a blazer from the same brand at the AMVCA.
Adetayo Adeyeye, the founder of the fashion label Taryor Gabriels is popularly known for handcrafting bespoke suits for high profile private and refined gentlemen. Many more celebrities have rocked this label, including 2Face Idibia, J Martins, Julius Agwu, Don Jazzy, Wande Coal, Dr. Sid, D Prince, and Praiz.

Venita-Lady Biba
Venita Akpofure is an on-screen character, model and video lady who hails from Delta State in Southern Nigeria, however, she was conceived in England. The actress posted a picture on Instagram, wearing a dress from lady biba. Lady Biba was founded by Bisola Adeniyi in 2013, popularly known to design clothes for lady bosses.

Ini Dima-Okojie – Raya Jewelry
Ini Dima-Okojie, born June 24, is a Nigerian born actress. She studied at Covenant University, Nigeria where she earned a degree in International Relations. Ini quit her career in investment banking to pursue a pathway into her first love—acting. This led her to earn a degree in acting from the highly reputed New York Film Academy. On a cover she did for the Guardian magazine, the actress was wearing an earring from Raya jewelry. Raya jewelry is a Lagos based jewelry brand that creates beautiful earrings, bracelets, rings, and necklaces that make one look and feel luminous in any outfit. Ivie Omenai, the founder of Raya is a fashion designer and retail entrepreneur who has worked in Paris, New York and now, Lagos.

The fact that even our celebrities are keen to wear made in Nigeria products, makes us very happy and proud, doesn’t it?

I’m actually impressed by a Nigeria brand @Zorkleshoes on IG that wrote it boldly on thier bio and on thier website home page and they do practice the exchange for you and are always willing to refund. I made a mistake with the size of shoe I ordered, it still fit and was just a bit tight. If it was another brand I’ll just manage it but because I love the shoe so much, I just asked for exchange and they did without charging for delivery. Why cant all Nigeria brands do this.

Throwback picture of Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu as a commissioner, attending the Student Trade Fair Unilag Edition in 2011. With him is Alafia Gbadebo a serial young entrepreneur and MD of Strands Communications Ltd (organisers of the event). Gbadebo is also the CEO one of Nigeria's fastest growing fashion brand Zorkle Shoes. established in 2016 and already dominating the Made in Nigeria footwear market. The Governor has always had that youthful swag even from back in the days.