We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Jack Nyawanga. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Jack below.
Alright, Jack thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. So let’s jump to your mission – what’s the backstory behind how you developed the mission that drives your brand?
My mission was to use recycled bones and horn to create jobs in the slums, solve air pollution and make unique high end accessories for the world market. It was a challenge, but I was determined to make it a success. I had to walk thru the streets and butcheries, searching for discarded bones and horn so that I could repurpose into something beautiful.
As I worked tirelessly in my workshop, shaping and molding the bones and horn into pleasing designs, I couldn’t help but marvel at the transformation taking place before my eyes. Each piece I created was a testament to the power of recycling and the beauty that could be found in the most unexpected places.
In the end, my hard work paid off. My handmade creations were met with awe and admiration, and I knew that I had succeeded in my mission to use recycled materials to create something truly special and change making to me and many lives. It was a reminder that with a little creativity and ingenuity, anything is possible.
Jack, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?
Jack Nyawanga,
born in 1983 in Kenya, I’m remarkable entrepreneur and the visionary founder of the emerging fashion brand, VICTORIOUS CRAFTS GROUP. His journey to success has been anything but conventional. At a young age, Jack faced significant challenges that led him to drop out of school for two and a half years, spending that time navigating the streets of the city. During this difficult period, he encountered the harsh realities of life, including a harrowing experience where he narrowly escaped death from a police shooting. Determined to change his trajectory, Jack returned to education, enrolling in a vocational program where he earned a certificate in fashion design. This pivotal moment ignited his passion for the fashion industry and laid the foundation for his future endeavors. Today, Jack Nyawanga is celebrated not only for his resilience and creativity but also for his commitment to empowering others through his brand, VICTORIOUS CRAFTS GROUP. His story is a testament to the power of perseverance and the transformative influence of pursuing one’s dreams
Can you share a story from your journey that illustrates your resilience?
Designing for the market was a challenging task, as connecting the dots proved to be quite difficult.
Can you tell us about a time you’ve had to pivot?
as much as i wanted to make a difference in the industry, it took me more than courage to execute the plan due to lots of challenges, these includes lack of capital and other things. but with the seed(idea) that was the most important thing i ever had. bringing the imagination to real life.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacknyawanga/
- Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/jacknyawanga/?_rdc=1&_rdr
- Linkedin: https://ke.linkedin.com/in/jack-nyawanga-47782117a
- Other: https://linktr.ee/jacknyawanga
Image Credits
Samson Otieno