Upenyu means Life
In the African language of Shona which originates from Zimbabwe, Africa Upenyu means Life.
In a time when uniqueness and creativity is a key element in compelling consumers to part with their hard-earned cash, Upenyu Clothing is able to carve a strong niche through our award-winning designs and brand. The Upenyu Clothing t-shirt collection has become a symbol of expression for our fans for example conveying the emotion of love for music or the desire to express the uniqueness that one feels within them. Through this relationship with our fans, Upenyu Clothing, in these tough times, can boast a long list of loyal customers from all over the world. The Upenyu brand aims to satisfy each consumer with the quality of our clothing, its look, feel and fabric. Our line is born of beautiful, vibrant, original and inspiring designs which connect with our fans on the deepest emotional plateau. Upenyu aims to simply conjure up good and positive emotions thus we are not just a clothing line, we are a part of you!
Upenyu Incorporated was founded by two young Zimbabweans with a vision of creating a clothing line that expressed all aspects of life; capturing the spirit of finding joy through adversity and holding onto moments that evoke emotions of peace and happiness with the sole purpose of reminding us of what is beautiful about upenyu. Check out the Upenyu collection in our Gallery and you are guaranteed to find a design that will evoke your emotions of peace and happiness. Please tell us your positive reactions to any of the Upenyu designs or share with us an idea of a design you might have for us on our Testimonial page.
Part of the proceeds from the sales from the upenyu.com store will go to various charities in Zimbabwe which are in dire need of any assistance. We partner with different AIDS orphanages and other organizations in the country. Upenyu Inc. is also organizing other fund-raising initiatives besides the clothing collection. If you are interested in going above-and-beyond in helping the children of Zimbabwe please let us know how you wish to contribute in any form at giving@upenyu.com
Yours truly,
Upenyu team
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UPENYU CLOTHING SPONSORSHIPS
Currently, Upenyu is actively sponsoring, supporting, and has promotional partnership initiatives with the following organizations, recording artists, DJs and more:
CHINYARADZO CHILDREN’S HOME (Orphanage):
Chinyaradzo Children’s Home is Zimbabwe’s biggest institute providing care, support and other services to underprivileged children and AIDS orphans. Part of the proceeds from the sale of all Upenyu t-shirt sales goes to Chinyaradzo Children’s Home.
Chinyaradzo Childredn’s Home - PO Box HD 334, Highfield, Harare, Zimbabwe
2RONTO Inc. - The fastest-growing multicultural web-portal:
Upenyu Clothing is in a collaborative-partnership with www.2ronto.com the world’s first Global City website and Toronto, Canada’s fastest-growing web portal dedicated to visible-minorities, immigrants, First Nations groups and multi-racial people. Upenyu is the official sponsor for 2ronto’s INTERNATIONAL SWAGG™ section (Beauty is international!). International Swagg is a public contest that searches for Toronto’s multicultural citizens that have beauty AND brains. This is not just a bikini contest!
http://www.2ronto.com
SPREEZ MUSIC GROUP (recording label):
Spreez Music Group is the fastest-growing independent label in North America led by their flagship signing; Nu North hip hop’s biggest and most diverse supergroup - the only ones to successfully fuse rap, dancehall and R&B into real world hip hop! Truly representing Toronto’s multiculturalism and talent, Nu North is the official face of Upenyu Clothing. Check them out…
http://www.nunorthmusic.com
http://www.myspace.com/nunorth
TOMMY G (rapper):
Recently picked up by Island Def Jam in New York City (home of all the greats), Tommy G represents Toronto’s, and now Canada’s, underground rap scene to the fullest. He is managed by K tha Boss and his label Cardigan Gang.
http://www.myspace.com/tommygmusicspace
Tyshawn ‘Infamous’ Boodoo (DJ):
The head of the ‘Infamous Sound Crew’ one of Canada’s most sought-after and most talented; Boodoo has been a staple in the Ontario hip hop/club scene for a number of years. Currently playing gigs all over North America, and the official DJ of Diamond Factory Studios, has worked with everyone from DJ Drama to artists like Mavado and many more.
http://www.myspace.com/infamousexclusive
Nyasha Music (producer):
One of the most multi-talented producers out there! The Zimbabwean-born producer is making a name for himself by building a catalogue of classic beats which transcend all genres. Nyasha is the top producer for everything from African house, hardcore hip hop, R&B, dancehall and reggae.
http://www.wix.com/AfricanSounds/NyashaMakambiramusic
