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2023 Top 16 YOBA Winner

BONA by Wenzy M

BONA by Wenzy M is a South African accessories brand creating stylish, expressive and fashion-forward eyewear and accessories for a modern African audience.

Accessories Eyewear South Africa

Brand Story

BONA by Wenzy M is a South African accessories label known for its stylish eyewear and carefully curated fashion pieces. The brand is built around self-expression, confidence and modern African style.

BONA by Wenzy M creates accessories that are designed to complete an outfit while giving customers a distinctive way to express their personality.

The brand's eyewear collections combine bold shapes, contemporary styling and wearable design. Its products are aimed at customers who want accessories that feel fashionable, memorable and individual.

Through its visual identity and product presentation, BONA by Wenzy M has developed a strong presence within South Africa's growing youth fashion and accessories market.

Why It Exists

BONA by Wenzy M exists to help people express their identity and confidence through accessible, stylish and contemporary accessories.

Accessories can transform a simple outfit into a complete look. The brand focuses on creating statement pieces that allow customers to experiment with their personal style.

BONA by Wenzy M also represents the power of South African youth entrepreneurship and the ability to build a recognised fashion brand from a clear creative vision.

The Purpose

To create stylish accessories that celebrate confidence, individuality and contemporary African fashion.

Founder & Key People

Wenzy Mthenjana, founder of BONA by Wenzy M

Wenzy Mthenjana

Founder & Creative Director

Wenzy Mthenjana is the founder of BONA by Wenzy M, a South African accessories brand focused on eyewear and contemporary fashion.

Through the brand, Wenzy Mthenjana has developed a creative platform that combines product design, fashion presentation and personal expression for a growing audience of style-conscious customers.

Achievements & Recognition

BONA by Wenzy M has earned recognition for its contribution to South African accessories, fashion entrepreneurship and youth-owned brand development.

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2023 Accessories Winner

BONA by Wenzy M won the Accessories category at the 2023 Top 16 Youth-Owned Brands Awards.

The recognition celebrates the brand's distinctive visual identity, product quality and contribution to South Africa's youth-led fashion and accessories industry.

What They Do

BONA by Wenzy M designs and sells fashion accessories, with a strong focus on eyewear. The brand creates statement pieces for customers who want to add personality and style to their everyday looks.

Eyewear Fashion Accessories Statement Pieces Contemporary Style African Fashion