Our Story

Nile&Nomad

Nile & Nomad was born from a love of the boubou, one of Africa’s most distinctive forms of dress.

Flowing, elegant and effortlessly versatile, the boubou has been worn across generations and cultures. Nile & Nomad celebrates this iconic silhouette through contemporary designs inspired by Africa’s landscapes, colours and spirit.

Inspired by a city

Nile & Nomad has its roots in Lusaka, Zambia, the city our founder calls home and where our boubous are brought to life.

Vibrant, evolving and full of contrasts, Lusaka is more than a backdrop to our story. It represents the connection between African tradition and contemporary life that sits at the heart of Nile & Nomad.

This film is a glimpse of the city that helped shape our story.