Yaya Mwanda and Childhood Friend Partner Up to Launch Luxury Shoe Brand
Yaya Mwanda and Childhood Friend Partner Up to Launch Luxury Shoe Brand. It’s always heartwarming to see many people turn their passions into profit. This is the case with Yaya Mwanda, who is known to be a shoe lover and fashionista. Now she gets to launch her own luxury brand, turning her love for nice things into a lucrative business.
Yaya came into the spotlight when she joined Big Brother Titans Season 1. This was a one of a kind show, that merged South African and Nigerian housemates in one house. Yaya did very well in the house, bagging herself many fans outside. She is also a plus size model, make-up artist and does a bit of acting as well. Aside from her creative talented side, Yaya has always maintained that she was an aspiring entrepreneur.
Now the reality show star, model and overall entertainer has officially ventured into business. She has partnered up with her childhood friend Rae Rusa to come up with Yarée Collection. The two ladies are pushing the brand on their social media pages, and the reception is amazing. From the few pictures posted online, one can tell that the shoes are going to shake up the fashion industry.
“The birth of Yarée started with Two little girls with big dreams…
Years later, those dreams found their way back to each other. ✨. What started as childhood friendship grew into purpose, vision, and the courage to create something timeless. My love for shoes was never just about fashion, it was about expression, confidence, and walking boldly into who you’re meant to be. 👠
Together, we gave life to Yarée a brand born from friendship, passion, and the belief that every step a woman takes should feel powerful, elegant, and unforgettable.
This is more than a brand.
This is our story,” Yaya announced.
“Some dreams don’t arrive loudly…
they return quietly, like something your soul already recognised. ✨
Yarèe was born from vision, intention, and the desire to create something that feels deeper than fashion. For me, this brand has always been about elegance with meaning. About confidence that doesn’t need to announce itself. About becoming the woman you were always meant to grow into.
Every detail, every colour, every concept carries a piece of us. The late nights, the ideas, the fear, the faith, the passion. 🤍
This is more than luxury footwear.
It’s artistry.
It’s identity.
It’s the beginning of something timeless.
And we’re only getting started,” Rae said.
