Brenda Maraka

Brenda Niwagaba Maraka (born 9 February 1981) is a Ugandan fashion designer and the founder of the "Brendamaraka" label, launched in 2007. Known for blending Ugandan cultural elements with modern aesthetics, she has made a significant impact on the fashion industry.Maraka gained international recognition by designing outfits for figures like Lupita Nyong’o and Phiona Mutesi for the Queen of Katwe premiere. She began her career designing costumes in school, later training at the London Academy of Design and Dressmaking, graduating in 2005. Brenda is also a mentor to aspiring designers, she has won many Art, Fashion, and Culture Awards. Quotes I am an only child of my mother. I really love sports to the extent that I train for kickboxing. I had a dream of representing Uganda for RIO 2016 though it didn’t come to pass. When I am confident enough to have my face punched, I will get to the ring. Doing what you love. If you think you can regret doing it, then it’s not worth doing. Even when you fail to achieve at something you loved doing, you gain satisfaction. I am not a confrontational person yet sometimes I wish I could be one to give my all. It makes people walk all over me That whole saying of ‘Government should help us’ or ‘government has not done much’ just breaks my heart. How I wish the same people would ask themselves what they have done for government as well. Anyone can start small and grow big. Even when I see the worst in a person, I don’t destroy bridges because I might need them tomorrow. Being able to make a difference in someone’s life or inspire someone. It can also mean being well connected in society. External link Category: living people Category: women Category: fashion designers