“The Ankaranista”
Nikki Billie Jean is the founder, editor-in-chief, fashion director, campaign and event producer of All Things Ankara.
Nikki became passionate about ankara print fashion, while participating and event producing African fashion shows in college at The Pennsylvania State University (Penn State). In August 2012, she started All Things Ankara after discovering that there wasn’t any site online and social media page dedicated only to ankara print fashion. In April 2014, after gaining popularity on Instagram, the official All Things Ankara website was launched.
Nikki is also the fashion designer and fashion fashion stylist for the Nikki Billie Jean brand.
For more information on Nikki Billie Jean visit, nikkibilliejean.com
All Things Ankara Magazine is an online magazine that features digital covers & exclusive editorials from the All Things Ankara brand.
ankara print inspired creatives & enthusiasts create visual art and collaborate on fashion productions for photo and video editorials and campaigns.
For more info on All Things Ankara Magazine visit, allthingsankara.com/magazine
“Shop Like A Boss.”
All Things Ankara Shop is an e-commerce shop for innovative and exclusive All Things Ankara designs.
For more information on the All Things Ankara Shop visit, allthingsankara.com/shop
All Things Ankara Marketplace is a multi-vendor e-commerce marketplace for ankara designers to sell their merchandise to people all over the world.
For more information on the All Things Ankara Marketplace visit, allthingsankara.com/marketplace
“Shopping Like A Boss.”
All Things Ankara Pop Up is an extension of the All Things Ankara Shop. It is an exciting opportunity for ankaranistas to shop like a boss and dress confidently in ankara print clothing.
“Shop Like A Boss” is the slogan for the All Things Ankara Pop Up. You deserve to have all the confidence that comes from feeling great in clothes.
For more information on the All Things Ankara Pop Up visit, allthingsankara.com/popup
“Come Dry. Leave Wet.”- Fear & Fancy
All Things Ankara Ball is a formal social event in which the guest attend in luxurious, classy, elegant & couture ankara print Attire. It is also the official Nigerian independence ball.
“Come Dry, Leave Wet” derives from: A social club co-founded by Jidenna called Fear & Fancy. Fear & Fancy is an international collective of entrepreneurs, activists, educators, scientists, and artists who host soirees, dinner parties, and demonstrations. “Come Dry, Leave Wet” means: Going to a party dressed to the nines “to perfection in the most fashionable attire” (Come Dry) but having a good time, dancing and sweating out your clothing (Leave Wet).
We want All Things Ankara Ball attendees to let loose and have fun; whilst exhibiting luxurious ankara print inspired gowns & suits.
For more information on the All Things Ankara Ball visit, allthingsankara.com/ball
“Slay. Eat. Repeat.”
The All Things Ankara Brunch is a exciting event for you to slay in your stylish ankara print attire, eat delectable West African cuisine, and do it all again.
The All Things Ankara Brunch is All Things Ankara’s first international event. We are super excited to meet all of our UK Ankaranistas!
For more information on the All Things Ankara Brunch visit, allthingsankara.com/brunch
All Things Ankara Fashion Week
“The BluePrint.”
All Things Ankara Fashion Week is a series of fashion events that showcases, highlights, and celebrates ankara print fashion. It is used as a platform and to highlight and introduce emerging and established ankara print inspired designers and small businesses to the general public and untapped demographics.
For more information on the All Things Ankara Fashion Week visit, allthingsankara.com/fw
“Ankara in Action.”
All Things Ankara TV is an online video visual extension of the All Things Ankara brand. All Things Ankara TV showcases original campaign films, behind-the-scenes footage, event recap videos, exclusive interviews and tutorials.
For more information on All Things Ankara TV visit, youtube.com/allthingsankara
