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May 2026 · Lagos / Accra / Joburg / Dakar

Tongoro.

Online Fashion Made in Africa

Shop at tongoro.com (opens in a new tab)@tongorostudio on Instagram (opens in a new tab)

About the studio

Founded in 2016 by Sarah Diouf in Dakar, Tongoro makes contemporary African silhouettes with lively prints, ethical production, and a strong digital-first approach. Worn by Beyoncé in 'Black Is King'.

Founded by
Sarah Diouf
Founded
2016
Based in
Dakar, Senegal
Price range
Premium
Makes
Womenswear, Couture, Heritage
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The collection

18 pieces

In the journal

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  • Dispatch · 14 Oct 2026

    The Lens, October 2026

    Two houses come into view, five step out of it, and Lagos Fashion Week arrives with a theme that could have been written for this site.

    By The Editors · 2 min read

  • Craft note · 14 Oct 2026

    Made to order, in the studios' own words

    One hundred and eighty-eight pieces in this catalog are made to order. We read what each studio actually promises about the wait, and why the wait is part of the work.

    By The Editors · 2 min read

  • Essay

    Essay · 14 Oct 2026

    Why we never convert the price

    A naira price, a pound price and a rand price say three different things about who a studio is making for. Converting them would erase all three.

    By The Editors · 2 min read