We Are Made in Africa With Love: Our Journey from NYC to Nigeria

When Touch of a Queen launched in 2015, it was with a simple but powerful vision—to create beautiful, bold headwraps that allowed women to feel confident, regal, and seen. We started small, producing limited batches right out of New York City, where I personally sourced fabrics and oversaw every stitch. Each wrap was a labor of love, rooted in culture and crafted with care.

But even then, I knew the heartbeat of our brand lived across the ocean—in Africa. As the daughter of the continent, I always dreamed of one day being able to source directly from home, to collaborate with artisans who’ve kept our heritage alive through textiles, technique, and tradition.

Fast forward to today, and that dream is now a reality. Our pieces are designed by me and made in Africa with love—and not just in name, but in every thread.

We proudly work hand-in-hand with local Nigerian artisans, tailors, and textile experts who bring our vision to life. These are not just collaborators—they are keepers of craft, culture, and creativity. Whether it’s hand-dyed Ankara prints, intricately woven Aso Oke, or exclusive fabrics sourced from bustling markets in Lagos and Abuja, every material tells a story. Every garment is infused with history, soul, and intention.

Producing in Africa has allowed us to do more than just expand our offerings—it’s given us the chance to invest in our own. By partnering with small workshops and family-run businesses, we’re able to pour back into the communities that have always inspired our work. We’re not mass-producing. We’re not cutting corners. We’re building relationships, sustaining jobs, and honoring traditions that have been passed down for generations.

When you wear one of our pieces—be it a headwrap, dress, or bag—you’re wearing something that was touched by hands that know the rhythm of our culture. You’re wearing something that was made with intention, pride, and yes, love.

This next chapter of our brand is deeply personal to me. As a designer, there is nothing more fulfilling than seeing a sketch turn into a garment, and knowing that the process of creation supported Black artisans both at home and abroad. Our journey from New York to Nigeria is a full-circle moment—one that reflects the evolution of who we are and what we stand for.

We’re still rooted in that original mission: to help our community feel seen and celebrated. But now, we do it with even more authenticity, depth, and cultural richness.

Thank you for being part of this story.

Here’s to heritage, here’s to home, and here’s to being proudly made in Africa—with love.