Brenda Atai explains the different offers for customers during the launch of her hair brand.

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Brenda Atai, a Ugandan beauty entrepreneur based in the UK, has launched her hair brand in Uganda. Dubbed “Ms Atai”, it was unveiled during an intimate cocktail evening held at Holy Crepe on Tuesday.

Speaking at the launch, Atai revealed that she has always been passionate about making hair and now wants to share her passion with the rest of the world.

“I have always loved my hair and taken pride in it. I want to share my knowledge with my fellow Ugandan women,” she said. “I want them to feel confident and empowered whenever they wear my hair brand.”

The hair brand which was started in London in November last year comprises of premium virgin human hair in a variety of styles such as curly short bobs and straight shoulder skimming tresses among others.

According to Atai, every wig is hand custom-made and currently only available on her online store.  “Each piece is created by hand because every customer is different, and I want each of them to feel special,” she added.

Meanwhile, she plans to eventually set up a beauty shop where customers can get all-hair products as well as salon services.

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Bata Shoe Company went all out as they celebrated 125 years in existence. They hosted guests to a memorable fashion showcase at the Square Place-along Third Street industrial Area on Saturday.

Hosted by Capital FM’s Lucky Mbabazi and XFM’s Denzel Mwiyeretsi, the invite-only event was marked by glitz and glamour.

The event opened with a performance from jazz musician Michael Kitanda who serenaded the audience with his music.

With the mood already set, it was time to see what Bata had in store for the guests. They took them back in time with their vintage school shoes; which is Bata’s long standing signature. This was by far the best moment, because of the liveliness of the models as they posed as school going lads.

It went on to those amazing shoes that can be donned on to match that dinner dress or gown, to the office wear.

Linet Kiguru, the Bata Uganda CEO, gave a brief speech thanking the audience for honoring the invites, as well as giving a background of the company.

She also made commitment of continuous special offers all year long noting that, “this is not just a milestone to us as Bata here in Uganda and all over the world, it is a challenge to serve you even better.”

Bata Shoe Company is present in 70 countries worldwide and has been  in Uganda for 53 years now.

Tengi Styles, one of the designers who have been behind popularizing the Kitenge fashion trend in Jinja, is giving back to the community.

The Jinja-based fashion house drew mass appeal to kitenge by adding a twist to the way the Kitengi is donned through the use of creative ways to incorporate it in fashionable clothing, purses, and even backpacks.

The one year old but strongly growing business uses the sell of Kitengi material to support a local charity, Abaana Abaidho Organisation, an NGO in Buwenge.

The NGO is trying to improve livelihoods of underprivileged children in Jinja by providing them with an opportunity to identify, learn and practice their art talents. The organisation also provides tailoring skills to the girl child and needy women in the community and that’s where Tengi Styles come in.

Meanwhile, 2018 was the year of ‘Kitenge’ fashion. From the red carpet to casual evenings to formal wear, kitenge dominated  every occasion. And it is expected to continue trending in 2019.

Staff Writer