We are Zamany
Founded in 2017 by the creative spirit DAOUDA MARIAMA, Zamany Accessory is an exquisite accessory brand that echoes the essence of handcrafted fashion. Envisioned with a passion for fashion and craftsmanship, Zamany Accessory emerged as a celebration of authentic elegance and cultural fusion.
Our Story
BIOGRAPHY
Founded in 2017 by Daouda Mariama, Zamany Accessory is a leather goods brand born from a rich cultural heritage, rooted in Niger and influenced by the various countries where its founder grew up. This blend fuels her imagination and gives each Zamany piece a unique identity, combining authenticity with modernity.Holding a Master’s degree in Financial and Banking Engineering, the founder chose to pursue a career change and return to her home country with a clear objective: to showcase the potential of African leather craftsmanship and prove to the world that Africa is full of underappreciated resources and expertise.Zamany stands out through its use of noble, ancestral local materials — such as doum palm (Congou), millet stalk (Sourdjindi), rattan, leather, woven cloth, the Agadez cross, and many other elements that embody the country’s cultural richness. This approach also embraces economic, ecological, and social values. Each creation reflects a subtle balance between tradition and innovation, giving life to refined and contemporary pieces.The brand also carries a strong social mission: the empowerment of rural women. Before opening its two workshops, Zamany trained and integrated women into the production chain, providing them with a sustainable and regular source of income. In seven years, the company has generated a significant number of direct and indirect jobs, involving rural craftswomen, leatherworkers, shop staff, administrative personnel, and more.
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📌 Key Achievements
2017: Official launch of the first exclusively handmade handbag collection.
2018: Awarded Best Accessory Designer (International Festival of African Fashion).
2018: Winner of the SME Support Program in West Africa (IDEE Project).
2019: Opening of the first production workshop.
2020: OPENING OF THE FIRST SHOWROOM IN NIAMEY.
2021: Organization of pop-up stores and participation in several Fashion Weeks (Dakar, Paris, Abidjan, Lomé, Burkina Faso).
2022: Opening of the second production workshop.
2023: Launch of a new capsule collection.
2024: OPENING OF THE SECOND SHOWROOM IN ABIDJAN.
2025: Winner of the Great Green Wall Support Program.
Throughout its journey, Zamany has received several prestigious recognitions, been featured in both national and international media, and invited to participate in major fairs and events, notably in Milan and Rimini (Italy). The brand has also been an official guest as a young enterprise at the Africa-France Summit, and its founder has spoken as a panelist on several occasions, including at the Young Entrepreneurs Fair in Bamako and before ministerial figures during a European Union panel.
Today, Zamany is recognized as one of the leading references in leather goods in Africa. With passion and determination, its founder continues to pursue her ambition: to showcase African leather craftsmanship and affirm this expertise on the global stage.
How about we take this journey together?
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Why does Zamany exist?
At Zamany, we don’t just make bags; we carry a conviction: Africa holds an exceptional craftsmanship that deserves to be celebrated worldwide.
A craftsmanship that can be as refined, bold, and timeless.Each piece is a voice given to this heritage-shaped with passion and precision, proving that Africa has its rightful place on the world stage of leather goods. -
What you hold in your hands
A Zamany bag is a fragment of carefully crafted leather, blended with natural fibers, but above all, it is time, patience, and stories woven together. Carrying Zamany means carrying the pride and vision of a team that believes in lasting beauty-while directly supporting the empowerment of rural women, whose craftsmanship turns each piece into both an income and a source of pride.
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And you, in all this?
We believe each bag only finds its true meaning in your hands-your style, your energy, your story. A Zamany is not just meant to be worn: it’s meant to live with you and journey through the years by your side.If you’re already “Zamanized,” THANK YOU for continuing to write this beautiful adventure with us. And if you’re not yet…add this piece to your cart, you’ll see! No regrets-except perhaps not having adopted it sooner ;)
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