adsA new Nigerian art and design studio, ATUNDA, is transforming discarded textile materials into furniture, lighting, home décor and sculptural
BusinessDay
Ifeoma Okeke-Korieocha
September 12, 2026
A new Nigerian art and design studio, ATUNDA, is transforming discarded textile materials into furniture, lighting, home décor and sculptural objects, offering a new perspective on what can be created from materials that have been overlooked.
Founded by creative professional Mabayomije Akinyemi-Ekong, ATUNDA was born the moment she walked through Yaba and saw a mountains of tiny fabric pieces discarded on the main road.
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