MEET ANDANNI
Andanni is the home of UNIQUE, ON-TREND, AND AFRICAN-INSPIRED FASHION. Along with our brand, Andanni curates fashion items from various domestic brands with the aim of providing high-quality clothing to individuals worldwide. Our products are style and size-inclusive to suit different style profiles for every occasion. We sell a range of contemporary clothing with considerable focus on African print clothing. Our goal is to consistently deliver a wonderful shopping experience in a seamless, convenient, and exciting way. We aim to provide a one-stop shop consisting of carefully curated and unique fashion staples that make you feel confident and stand out. We are also building a community not just to serve customers, but to also provide tangible value to our partnered brands, which would in turn strengthen the offerings to our customers.
MY STORY – Nnenna Ukegbu, Founder & CEO
One of my earliest memories was of my mum frequently travelling out of town and when she’d come back, she would have a lot of clothes and fabrics in the boot of her car which doubled as her mobile store. That was one of my earliest influences into loving fashion; I loved the idea that I could create something that people would love and want to possess
My aim was not just to open a store and start selling clothes; I wanted to give people an exciting shopping experience. I wanted people to go on my platform and be able to find clothing for any occasion, all in one place, irrespective of style and/or size. To me, that meant selling beautiful and unique clothes that would garner 3rd and 4th looks to the wearer. It meant creating a convenient platform where the process, from browsing to purchase and delivery was seamless. It meant consistently delivering high-quality fashion, exactly as advertised and within the promised timeframe. It is also my way of showcasing the Nigerian talent, and our potential to excel without having to manage mediocrity.
The items sold are a reflection of my style which is very versatile because I appreciate and wear clothing in the many different styles they come in. I am particularly excited to work with African prints because of their vibrancy and the unlimited design ideas they provide. More importantly, I believe it provides an avenue for people to resonate with the culture, and for Diasporans, to hold on to an element of that culture no matter where they live.
What is the point of sharing this story? It’s because Andanni is ME. It is my hope that Andanni is also YOU as you find an aspect of the brand you can relate with, which will hopefully help you become a better version of yourself; fashion, career, or relationship-wise, and in your physical and mental well-being.
THE INSPIRATION BEHIND ANDANNI
The inspiration behind Andanni is my mother who ran her boutique, called Annies, since 1998 from Balogun Market, Lagos, Nigeria. My appreciation for fashion came from her and the name Andanni (coined from AND ANNIES) was created as an extension/inspiration/evolution from her business. Beyond that, my mother’s drive and entrepreneurial spirit have been very influential to me over the years.
WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT
At Andanni, we understand that clothing is often an essential makeup of an individual’s confidence and appreciate that beauty and style is subjective. That is why we spend considerable time defining several style and customer profiles, so each item is carefully curated with the different needs of our customer in mind. So, whether you’re going for a night out or a formal event, or if your style is sexy or casual, or whether you prefer bold prints or muted colors, we have something for you. Be rest assured that our clothing fits well and is flattering to your body.
We are also sensitive to the pain points of customers who shop online and have implemented several strategies to tackle this. We have a strict brand selection process to ensure that only high-quality clothing is offered. Any item purchased will be delivered exactly as advertised. We also have a reasonable returns and refund framework should you wish to return an item (read more about it here). Furthermore, we only work with reliable logistics partners who will deliver your orders within a reasonable timeframe. Except for pre-order items which are expressly stated, all items stated in stock are readily available and will be shipped out speedily (read more about our Shipping & Delivery here).