Inside Weiz Dhurm Franklyn: Abelia Franklyn’s Self-Taught Couture Revolution

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Abelia Anaba Franklyn is the self-taught founder of Weiz Dhurm Franklyn, the couture label behind bespoke pieces for AMVCA stars and global icons like Chloe Bailey. In just a few years, her avant-garde designs have redefined how African fashion blends history and innovation. Instead of formal training, Abelia learned through trial and error—sketching in school textbooks and studying backstage after an early rejection from Lagos Fashion Week. She credits mentors such as fashion editor Latasha Ngwube for teaching her the “hanger philosophy”: clothes must look flawless inside and out. Today, Abelia pushes local artisans to master her rigorous standards and dismantles stereotypes about Nigerian designers. As she plans global expansion, her mission is clear: prove that African couture deserves a place on every major red carpet.

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