With an Accounting degree that felt powerless during a global standstill, Young Bantu teamed up with his doctor sister. Together, they turned their mother’s old dresses into face masks. More than a hustle, it was a symbol. And from that symbol came the rebirth of a name once sung—Bantu.

What started with masks evolved into meaning. T-shirts became statements. Statements became collections. And by October, Bantu lit up the runway at Fashion
Without Borders. A new chapter had begun.

With bold prints and louder purpose, Bantu fully embraced its Afrocentric soul. That fire was felt—earning the Mr Price Incubation Prize at Fashion Without Borders. A win grounded in faith, culture, and craft.

Bantu made history as the first locally born brand in Botswana to partner with a Major Retailer, reaching five stores across the country. The dream spread its wings to Batho Fashion Week in Kasane, and international runways in London and Johannesburg. What once was imagined became lived

Not rest in stillness—but in purpose.
Bantu’s streetwear spirit found its voice in the corporate world—collaborating with beloved brands like Handy Andy, Sunlight, Comfort, OMO, Cleanipedia, and Aromat. Proof that authenticity speaks every language

From Toronto to New York Fashion Week, Bantu is no longer just a name—it’s a movement. This year also marks the launch of the School of Bantu collection, a tribute to Young Bantu’s journey through five high schools in five years. A story stitched in struggle, style, and soul.