- A 20-year-old Kenyan fashion designer opened up on his relationship with Raila Odinga and how much he makes
- Nairobi West Niccur claimed he raked in KSh 1.1 million in the month of May
- He hinted at coming from an influential family by saying Raila is a family friend
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A young fashion designer who made headlines after gifting sneakers to Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader Raila Odinga has claimed he makes over KSh 1 million a month.
The 20-year-old designer going by Nairobi West Niccur on social media made the revelations in a Q and A session via Instagram.
"How much can you earn in a month," a social media follower asked him.In response, the La Beaste founder posted receipts allegedly showing his income for one month.
The money, which he made in May 2021, added up to a whopping KSh 1.1 million.
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Nairobi West Niccur opened up on the nature of his relationship with the ODM party leader, hinting that he comes from an influential family.
“How did you get to work with Rao?” An Instagram user posed.“Good family friend,” he responded.The youngster also revealed that the priciest item he owns is a designer jacket worth several months' rent for many Kenyans.
He posted a photo of the bomber jacket, a collaboration between North Face and Gucci, costing an eye-popping KSh 249,000.
Nairobi West Niccur also showed off a pair of Louis Vuitton shoes he owns.
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The designer, who has dressed Kenyan celebrities like Trio Mio, Masauti and Khaligraph Jones, said he aspires to be Africa’s leading designer in the next 10 years.
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“I see myself becoming the best designer in Africa and growing the La Beaste brand globally,” he said.During his visit to Raila’s home in June 2021, the fashionista gifted Raila a designer hoodie and was seen explaining a message on the back.
He also shared photos of Raila relaxing in his new Yeezy sandals, which were a perfect fit, and another of himself helping Raila tie the shoelaces of the Nike sneakers he had gifted him.
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