Award winning and fashion renowned designer, unveiled the original name of the continent through his latest collection,’Alkebulan’.
“The Alkebukan name dates back pre-colonisation ,it is said to be the continent’s oldest name and the most indigenous it’s origins“
The term Alkebukan means mother of mankind,while others have reffered to the term as’the garden of Eden’.
The collection of Maxhosa’s A/W S/S 22 shows how ancient people from the past would be dressed .
Also during the collection ;the late Rikhado Ricky Rick Makhado took center stage as the muse of the collection. The late multi-talented artist Ricky was also a brand ambassador of the Maxhosa brand.
Ricky was a ‘true example of what an Alkebukan is’ said Maxhosa Laduma. This was a special tribute for selfless patriotism,love and dedication he had for the brand.
“As part of our recent Maxhosa Alkebukan show we honoured one of our greatest patron,loving friend and brother whom we deemed as the father of youth”. According to Mxhosa before Riky passed away he wanted a black costume designed by Maxhosa Laduma. During the launch of Alkebukan ,Riky’s family was present .
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