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In 2007, as a means of raising money to support her education, Chungu-Kumata began working on her business while in college, using Zambian prints.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2" /> She is known to have designed outfits for popular celebrities including [[Nomzamo Mbatha]] and [[Moozlie|Nomuzi Mabena]]. She has also collaborated with popular brands including Dove and Nestlé. The collection she produced in collaboration with Nestle was showcased in 2017, during the South African Fashion Week (SAFW.<ref name=":0" /> |
In 2007, as a means of raising money to support her education, Chungu-Kumata began working on her business while in college, using Zambian prints.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2" /> She is known to have designed outfits for popular celebrities including [[Nomzamo Mbatha]] and [[Moozlie|Nomuzi Mabena]]. She has also collaborated with popular brands including Dove and Nestlé. The collection she produced in collaboration with Nestle was showcased in 2017, during the South African Fashion Week (SAFW).<ref name=":0" /> |
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== Personal Life == |
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She is married.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://zalebs.com/whats-hot/inside-rina-chungas-gorgeous-kutamafest-wedding|title=Inside Rina Chunga's gorgeous #KutamaFest wedding|website=ZAlebs|language=en|access-date=2019-12-19}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.enca.com/life/local-designer-weds-beau-in-bohemian-african-wedding|title=Local designer weds beau in bohemian African wedding|website=eNCA|language=en|access-date=2019-12-19}}</ref><ref name=":0" /> |
She is married.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://zalebs.com/whats-hot/inside-rina-chungas-gorgeous-kutamafest-wedding|title=Inside Rina Chunga's gorgeous #KutamaFest wedding|website=ZAlebs|language=en|access-date=2019-12-19}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.enca.com/life/local-designer-weds-beau-in-bohemian-african-wedding|title=Local designer weds beau in bohemian African wedding|website=eNCA|language=en|access-date=2019-12-19}}</ref><ref name=":0" /> She is known to have married her long time beau and now business partner in a a heritage themed, Zambia-meets-South-Africa-via-Venda ceremony. The ceremony was dubbed ''#KutamaFest''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://briefly.co.za/4768-rina-chungas-gorgeous-wedding-pictures.html|title=Rina Chunga’s gorgeous wedding in pictures|last=Team|first=Briefly|date=2017-10-05|website=Briefly|language=en|access-date=2019-12-19}}</ref><br /> |
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Revision as of 06:31, 19 December 2019
Rina Chunga-Kutama is a South African fashion designer and business woman. She is the founder of Rich Factory, a Pan-African fashion brand.[1] She was listed as one of the 2018 Forbes Africa under 30 list.[2][3][4][5]
Early years and education
Chungu-Kumata was born in Zambia, grew up in Botswana and is now resident in South Africa. She had her training in fashion at London International School of Fashion (LISOF) in Pretoria.[6][4]
Career
In 2007, as a means of raising money to support her education, Chungu-Kumata began working on her business while in college, using Zambian prints.[6][5] She is known to have designed outfits for popular celebrities including Nomzamo Mbatha and Nomuzi Mabena. She has also collaborated with popular brands including Dove and Nestlé. The collection she produced in collaboration with Nestle was showcased in 2017, during the South African Fashion Week (SAFW).[4]
Personal Life
She is married.[7][8][4] She is known to have married her long time beau and now business partner in a a heritage themed, Zambia-meets-South-Africa-via-Venda ceremony. The ceremony was dubbed #KutamaFest.[9]
- ^ "Pan-African Fashion - Featuring Founder Of Ri.Ch Factory, Rina Chunga-Kutama". www.magzter.com. Retrieved 2019-12-19.
- ^ Mathebula, Kwanele (2018-06-13). "Local stars make the Forbes Africa List". Bona Magazine. Retrieved 2019-12-19.
- ^ "Meet 14 South Africans who made it onto the Forbes Africa Under 30 list". The South African. 2018-06-15. Retrieved 2019-12-19.
- ^ a b c d Mnnkgtla, Tlhbi (2018-02-13). "Traditional And Thriving". Forbes Africa. Retrieved 2019-12-19.
- ^ a b Nelly (2018-06-13). "14 Mzansi Celebs got into the 2018 Forbes Africa under 30 list: Pictures". News365.co.za. Retrieved 2019-12-19.
- ^ a b "Rina Chunga takes the lead in the African-print industry". 702. Retrieved 2019-12-19.
- ^ "Inside Rina Chunga's gorgeous #KutamaFest wedding". ZAlebs. Retrieved 2019-12-19.
- ^ "Local designer weds beau in bohemian African wedding". eNCA. Retrieved 2019-12-19.
- ^ Team, Briefly (2017-10-05). "Rina Chunga's gorgeous wedding in pictures". Briefly. Retrieved 2019-12-19.