Eight years ago, I had no idea that a painful fall in my own home would spark the beginning of something extraordinary. I slipped in a pair of cheap ballet flats and ended up with a knee injury that left me in a cast for six long months. Those quiet, reflective months changed everything. I began to think deeply about the shoes women wear every day — how we often have to choose between looking good and feeling comfortable, between style and safety.
That moment of frustration became my "aha" moment.
I realised that African women — strong, busy, multifaceted — deserve shoes that fit our lifestyle and celebrate who we are. That's how Love Ankara was born: a brand that blends fashion, function, and African heritage into every step.
We make foldable, machine-washable, Afrocentric shoes designed for women on the move — whether you're navigating city traffic, running a business, attending a board meeting, or dancing at a weekend brunch. Our mission is simple but powerful: to create shoes that let African women move confidently through life without compromising comfort or identity.
And our journey hasn't just been about shoes. It's about sustainability and storytelling — giving a second life to deadstock and waste fabrics from Ghana's textile industry and transforming them into vibrant, functional fashion pieces. It's about celebrating the artisans who craft each pair with care, and about helping women around the world connect with the beauty, history, and power woven into African prints.
Every pair of Love Ankara shoes tells a story, of resilience, of creativity, of home.
As we step into the next chapter, we're dreaming even bigger: a future where every African woman owns at least one pair of safe, stylish, and sustainable Love Ankara shoes. A future where "Made in Ghana" is not just a label, but a global badge of pride.
So, when you wear Love Ankara, you're not just wearing shoes — you're walking in a story of innovation, empowerment, and heritage. You're joining a movement.
Love Africa. Love Ankara. Always.