About
Blood of Kings : History x Culture
Timeless design influenced by the rich history and diverse cultural heritage of the African continent.
A reminder that where we come from influences who we are and all we can become.
The Brand
A fusion of clothing and jewellery, inspired by all the elements of the African continent - from its jungles and forests, to its music, art and culture.
Each piece of clothing is hand tailored by our dedicated team and our jewellery is hand crafted by a 4th generation bronzesmith - Dauda Jawara, making every single piece a wearable work of art.
The Designer
Nigerian/Cameroonian multihyphenate creative Alexander Akande grew up in multiple countries - including Nigeria, Cameroon, Kenya, France and England - and this wealth of cultural experience is vividly expressed in his work.
A designer, illustrator, photographer and brand consultant, He has worked as a consultant with the International Trade Centre/United Nations, hosted workshops on branding in fashion (Kenya, Ethiopia, South Africa, Cameroon). He holds an MSc in International Management from the University of the West of England, Bristol.