Sonia Mugabo

Sonia Mugabo (born in 1990) is a Rwandan businesswoman, fashion designer and fashionista. She is the founder and chief executive officer of the fashion label Sonia Mugabo, which is named after her. Quotes I’ll be Diego_Twahirwa's wife by this Christmas. Sonia Mugabo said that: (ktpress.rw, September 17, 2021). this is an opportunity to showcase Rwanda’s fashion industry to the international market, and a chance to create new avenues for them to gain regional and international markets for their products. Sonia Mugabo said that to The New Times, she believes (The New Times, Thursday, November 03, 2016) To my people exciting times….” Designer& mental health advocate. Sonia Mugabo said that, I wished them the best (ktpress.rw, September 16, 2021 ) May we all hear the voices of children, who are learning to be expressive under the best of circumstances, and are often completely absent when they, as I was, have been traumatized. https://www.newtimes.co.rw/article/185154/Opinions/today-i-will-share-my-testimony-a-sonia-mugabo. The New Times. April 07, 2021. What you see today is me, dressed in a cloak of healing, which is often forgiving and will be in production forever. https://www.newtimes.co.rw/article/185154/Opinions/today-i-will-share-my-testimony-a-sonia-mugabo. The New Times. April 07, 2021. The most important thing is truth, dignity, and that enduring Rwandan spirit – the spirit that must never die. https://www.newtimes.co.rw/article/185154/Opinions/today-i-will-share-my-testimony-a-sonia-mugabo. The New Times. April 07, 2021. Join me, as I stand here today and pray for every Rwandan, who is healing from a life left by the Genocide’s ‘visible and invisible’ scars. https://www.newtimes.co.rw/article/185154/Opinions/today-i-will-share-my-testimony-a-sonia-mugabo. The New Times. April 07, 2021. Let us condemn all the deniers of the Genocide against the Tutsi so we give dignity to the deceased and respect the survivors.   https://www.newtimes.co.rw/article/185154/Opinions/today-i-will-share-my-testimony-a-sonia-mugabo. The New Times. April 07, 2021. The purpose of denial is to destroy truth and memory. The denial of the genocide against the Tutsi causes the gravest offence to survivors. https://www.newtimes.co.rw/article/185154/Opinions/today-i-will-share-my-testimony-a-sonia-mugabo. The New Times. April 07, 2021. I strongly believe that Rwanda has a very rich culture with an artistic side to it, and I am determined to put the country on the world fashion map. The pride of Africa's women entrepreneurs Lionesses of Africa (September 19, 2026) “If you told me today to start a fashion line, I don’t know if I would be as brave because the older you grow, the more you calculate what could go wrong or right.” Sonia Mugabo reflects on her fashion line growth, challenges, and proud moments Newtimes ( November 27, 2023) “It’s not who wears my clothes, it’s about what difference we are making in the community.” Sonia Mugabo reflects on her fashion line growth, challenges, and proud moments Newtimes ( November 27, 2023) “The ability to redefine yourself is a bold, daring and purposeful choice… No one can take your happiness from you or prevent you from being happy. No one except you, that is.” Sonia Mugabo Spring ‘22 | Redefining Self Sonia mugabo “Designing campaign attire for our candidate, President Paul Kagame, during the 2024 elections was an honor. We wish him all the best.” Sonia Mugabo: Fashion Icon Dresses President Kagame for Campaign Season inyarwanda.com ( 18/07/2024) “No one can take your happiness from you or prevent you from being happy. No one except you, that is.” https://soniamugabo.co/pages/spring-summer-2022? “Redefining oneself is the epitome of growth and development. The woman who redefines herself is free because she has let go of her insecurities.” https://soniamugabo.co/blogs/lookbooks/spring-2022? “The ability to redefine yourself is a bold, daring and purposeful choice… No one can take your happiness from you or prevent you from being happy.” https://soniamugabo.co/pages/spring-summer-2022? “If you told me today to start a fashion line, I don’t know if I would be as brave because the older you grow, the more you calculate what could go wrong or right.” Sonia Mugabo reflects on her fashion line growth, challenges, and proud moments the newtimes (October 22, 2025) “It’s not who wears my clothes, it’s about what difference we are making in the community.” Sonia Mugabo reflects on her fashion line growth, challenges, and proud moments the newtimes (October 22, 2025) “Designing campaign attire for our candidate, President Paul Kagame, during the 2024 elections was an honor. We wish him all the best.” https://inyarwanda.com/rw/amakuru/sonia-mugabo-fashion-icon-dresses-president-kagame-for-campaign-season-145065? “I prepare for the next step in my life — motherhood. I hope you love it as much as I do!” https://x.com/soniamugabo? “To those still carrying pain in silence: you are not alone.” https://x.com/soniamugabo? “Free Spirit. Control. Powerful. Feminine.” https://soniamugabo.co/pages/spring-summer-2023? “Yes, she is indeed wearing our belted Vintage dress from our Spring '22 collection! We love to see it #MadeinRwanda to the world …” https://x.com/soniamugabo/status/1540696302845034496? At the end of the day it is not about you, but what you are doing for your people and your community. the pride of Africa's women entrepreneurs Lionesses of Africa (September 19, 2026) My advice would be to find that one thing that you are really passionate about and go for it. the pride of Africa's women entrepreneurs Lionesses of Africa (September 19, 2026) It’s not just about wearing nice clothes and fashion. It’s about our dignity. It's about our dignity': vintage clothing ban in Rwanda sparks US trade dispute the guardian.org (September 19, 2026) Sometimes you have to find other ways to get to your dream and not give up. Sonia Mugabo reflects on her fashion line growth, challenges, and proud moments the newtimes ( September 19, 2026) “When you are passionate about something, you just manage to do something. Most of the times, I sleep late and wake up early.” https://www.newtimes.co.rw/article/100857/Leisure/mugabo-talks-about-her-fashion-dream-plans-for-local-industry/amp?utm_source "It’s amazing what the internet does today, you can learn a lot if you do the right research,” "Sometimes you have to find other ways to get to your dream and not give up,” "It’s very interesting to go to conferences and see people wearing different brands - Made in Rwanda brands-,” "There’s a lot of growth and I’m looking forward to learning more because the fashion industry always evolves, the old comes back and there’s new. I’ll never stop growing and I’m excited about the journey that I am on,” https://en.wikiquote.org/w/index.php?title=Sonia_Mugabo&action=edit&wvprov=sticky-header “Fashion is a luxury here. Not everyone can afford to be fashionable and our culture is very conservative so people think it's too showy. But I knew that's what I wanted to do with my life.” https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2013/nov/10/kigali-fashion-week-rwanda?utm_source “I had to decide whether to stay in New York and struggle or come back to my country and be part of its growing fashion industry. I chose the latter and this was the best decision I’ve made.” https://www.newtimes.co.rw/article/100857/Leisure/mugabo-talks-about-her-fashion-dream-plans-for-local-industry/amp?utm_source “In Rwanda, I’ve had to follow my gut, work hard and just do everything possible to make my brand stand out.” https://sheleadsafrica.org/sonia-mugabo/?utm_source “I believe emerging markets, like Rwanda, are centres of innovation since they’re compelled to innovate to solve unique challenges.” https://sheleadsafrica.org/sonia-mugabo/ “I’d say educate yourself as much as possible about the industry. Research how your favourite brands became fashion powerhouses.” https://sheleadsafrica.org/sonia-mugabo/ “Most importantly, if you want to start your own brand know that there is a whole other aspect of just making beautiful clothes. There’s the business side of fashion, so make sure you understand the 5 Ps of marketing [product, price, place, people and promotion].” https://sheleadsafrica.org/sonia-mugabo/ “I’d change the mindset that ‘Made in Rwanda’ is of lower quality than something sold in Nordstorm. Support your own “I would encourage people to support local businesses as much as they support foreign ones.” https://sheleadsafrica.org/sonia-mugabo/ “Rwanda is developing in all sectors and I commend the government for it. So with the fashion industry, I see this sector creating jobs and new talents to boost the country’s economy. Rwanda is the future.” http://lionessesofafrica.com/blog/2016/3/29/the-startup-story-of-sonia-mugabo?utm_source “Teamwork has been everything for this brand. Even though it carries my name, there are many people behind the scenes who make it what it is today.” https://www.newtimes.co.rw/article/31972/entertainment/fashion/sonia-mugabo-ethiopian-brand-join-forces-to-expand-african-fashion-craft/amp?utm_source External links Category:Women from Rwanda Category:Businesswomen Category:Fashion designers Category:Living people Category:1990 births Category:Women born in the 1990s