Fashion and textile designer

Näwaar, originally from Guinea-Bissau, is a visionary fashion designer with a deep connection to her African roots. Trained in London, she could have pursued a career in Europe, but her heart brought her back to Africa, to Senegal, to bring a personal and cultural project to life: Näwaarnaats.

Näwaarnaats is more than just a clothing brand. It is a voice, an identity, a mission. Every creation carries a story, a message, a heritage. Through her pieces, Näwaar brings the richness of her Maajaaku ethnic group to life and tells a part of its story. For her, creating means passing things on—it means sharing what she has received with generosity and conviction.

Her commitment goes beyond the world of fashion. It is spiritual, familial and cultural. It is a promise she has made to herself, to her family and to an entire generation: to keep moving forward, to surpass themselves and to show that Africans are born to succeed. She firmly believes that Africa must move forward, look to the future with dignity and pride, and offer the world what it holds most precious.

In a world that sometimes forgets its origins, Näwaar is building a bridge between tradition and the future. With Näwaarnaats, she gives voice to a strong, elegant and confident Africa—a voice that inspires, uplifts and brings people together.