We caught up with a local brand, NumbaNumba, to chat to them about what they felt they represent and are bringing to the proverbial fashion table. . .
Can you tell us more about yourself. . .
NumbaNumba is a word that was invented ekasi, it means a lot of things such as interacting with abantu, doing what you need to do, getting your missions accomplished, and having a good time namajita wakho.
As we often say "Pusha inumbanumba"!
NumbaNumba is all about you having a good and productive time namajita wakho & having ncaa jol elokshini, while chatting in tsotsi taal (slang) namajita wakho, listening to house music or kwaito music. NumbaNumba aims to keep the culture alive, culture of kwaito music, culture of tsotsi taal (slang), pantsula dance, & culture of kasi lifestyle through fashion & clothing.
What was the inspiration behind NumbaNumba?
NumbaNumba was inspired by kwaito music back in the 90s & early 2000s. When Kwaito was still a heat, our proudly South African style. Brands such as Loxion Kulca & artists like Zola 7, TKZee & pantsula dance.
NumbaNumba yibrand yase kasi
As a native of Langa, a culturally rich neighborhood, how does the environment as well as the people of the area add value to the brand?
NumbaNumba yibrand yase kasi, anywhere in S.A. It represents that culture... such as Khaltsha, Skom, Gux & Soweto. NumbaNumba is a kasi slang, kasi culture & appreciation of kasi lifestyle.
NumbaNumba is for Amagrootman, Abospidans, Amagintsa & Amapantsula.
Future plans:
NumbaNumba in the next 5 years will be an established brand, with a massive reach in South Africa and at least have 3 stores, one in Cape Town, Johannesburg & P.E.
Socials:
Facebook,Twitter, & IG: @numbanumba_rsa
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