Nyahallo Drama: My Perspective

Addressing Rumors About Nyahallo

This statement is provided for clarity, as this situation has been publicly discussed and continues to be referenced over time. It’s not something I initially wanted to bring forward, but something I’m addressing so people have context directly from me.

Over the past few years, there have been rumors and accusations about my brand, including claims that my work is not original. I want to be clear: Nyahallo is an independent, artist-run brand. Every design is created from my own ideas, sketches, and experiences, alongside my co-designer and collaborators. Originality is something we take seriously. It is at the core of how we design, create, and build our brand. 

There was a disagreement regarding creative overlap and how design similarities were interpreted, which led to ongoing online discussion involving another brand and their audience. It began to have a negative impact on me and my brand, and I felt it was necessary to clarify my perspective rather than remain silent.

While the situation was discussed publicly from multiple angles over time, my perspective was not consistently represented or included. Remaining silent in that context became difficult, especially as assumptions and conclusions were being formed without my input.

I addressed it directly and made an effort to communicate openly and share my perspective in good faith. As the conversation continued, it became increasingly personal and included accusations that did not reflect my intentions or how I approach my work.

At that point, I chose to step away from further direct engagement, as the conversation was no longer constructive. While I won’t engage in back-and-forth, I will correct misinformation when it directly affects my work or reputation.

I recognize that in any shared creative space, overlap can occur in many directions, and I chose not to engage in further comparisons or accusations. At the end of the day, overlap within a niche does not make something a copy.

I stand by my work, my intentions, and the way I run my brand. I’ve always focused on building something personal, meaningful, and honest, and that hasn’t changed.