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Paakow Essandoh
What You Told Us: Insights from the NYC MIZIZI Focus Group

What You Told Us: Insights from the NYC MIZIZI Focus Group

In December, we brought together a small group of our most loyal supporters in NYC to have an honest conversation about what MIZIZI means to you and where we can go from here. From heartfelt love letters to thoughtful ideas, the feedback we received is already shaping the next steps for our brand—and it starts with you.Your voices gave us clarity and direction. We’re not just listening; we’re making moves, and we’re excited to show you how it’s coming to life. What We Learned Through our discussions, a few key themes emerged: Cultural Connection is EverythingYou told us that MIZIZI jerseys...

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Paakow Essandoh
Capturing Mzansi Culture: The South Africa Baseball Jersey

Capturing Mzansi Culture: The South Africa Baseball Jersey

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MIZIZI is thrilled to announce the much-anticipated release of our South Africa Baseball jersey! This addition to our lineup pays homage to the vibrant culture of Mzansi; a testament to the resilience and creativity of South Africa. Capturing Mzansi CultureOur new jersey is inspired by the rich history of the nation. It blends the iconic colors of green, gold, and white, as a tribute to the legendary Springbok rugby team, whose victories on the field have not only unified the nation but also served as a source of inspiration for generations. Honoring a Pivotal YearAdding a profound...

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Paakow Essandoh
Year ∞, Still Rooted.

Year ∞, Still Rooted.

AVAILABLE FOR RELEASE ON AUGUST 30, 2023 - It is with immense pride that MIZIZI, the iconic brand dedicated to celebrating the African diaspora, announces the momentous launch of our latest creation, the African Hockey Jersey. This release marks our ∞ year milestone and represents a departure from tradition as we unveil our first-ever hockey jersey without a country name. Captured by Kwesi Yanful, the African Hockey Jersey is donned by models Precious Agu and Reajine Sanders and styled by Amanda Taymor.  Crafted with the continent in mind, the African Hockey Jersey is a symbolic and unapologetic celebration of our past, a recognition of our present,...

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Paakow Essandoh
MIZIZI’s new Sportswear ‘23 collection: Casual, cozy hoodies and pants for every day.

MIZIZI’s new Sportswear ‘23 collection: Casual, cozy hoodies and pants for every day.

Pictured: Ebony Ohen(Black) and Yasmine Amon(Gold) shot by Kwesi Yanful.  New York, NY – April 28, 2023 – MIZIZI is proud to reveal the new Sportswear ‘23 collection, our first drop of 2023. With this collection, MIZIZI Founder and CEO Paakow Essandoh wanted to give customers something new. “Our pieces are usually adorned with flags, heritage, and symbolism, and we wanted to create something simpler and more universal. The Sportswear ‘23 hoodies and pants are a lot more understated and casual, yet still bold and unmistakably MIZIZI.” We’ve tapped into MIZIZI’s signature black-and-yellow branding and paired it with sporty silhouettes...

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