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MIZIZI Announces New Somalia Hockey Jersey! #SomaliaAt61

MIZIZI Announces New Somalia Hockey Jersey! #SomaliaAt61

DALLAS, TX., June 24th, 2021 -- MIZIZI announces the arrival of its new Somalia Hockey Jersey to commemorate the 61st independence day of the country dubbed as the “Horn of Africa.” The jerseys are available for purchase on June 24th, 2021. Split into two separate shoots, the inspiration for both visual campaigns were drawn from vintage and rural Somalia. Captured at the Texas Camel Corps Camel Farm outside of Waco Texas, the shoot is reminiscent of a Somali farmer in the 80's. Due to Somalia being home to the worlds largest camel population, you'll find camels highlighted all throughout the images. This unique design was curated for all in the diaspora and more specifically, the Somali community. The jersey has “Somalia” written...

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MIZIZI draws inspiration for its new Zimbabwe Jersey from the country’s 1994 UFO sighting in Ruwa.

MIZIZI draws inspiration for its new Zimbabwe Jersey from the country’s 1994 UFO sighting in Ruwa.

DALLAS, TX., April. 16, 2021 -- MIZIZI announces the arrival of its latest  Hockey Jersey to commemorate Zimbabwe’s 41st Independence Day. The jerseys are available for purchase on Apr. 16, 2021 at 2PM CST.   The inspiration for the visual campaign drew from the 1994 alleged UFO sighting at the Ariel School in Ruwa, Zimbabwe. It’s not often sci-fi meets Africa, and we wanted to honor that. Africa continues to showcase itself as a melting pot of experiences, people, and culture. Zimbabwe is no exception. The UFO sighting is a tale well known amongst the Zimbabwean community where on the...

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MIZIZI partners with Paramount Pictures for four new Zamunda Jerseys!

MIZIZI partners with Paramount Pictures for four new Zamunda Jerseys!

MIZIZI has partnered with Paramount Pictures to create new officially licensed Zamunda Soccer, Basketball, Baseball & Hockey Jerseys due to release on 02/28 at 6PM EST. These jerseys are for fans of the original Coming To America movie released in 1988; those whose lives were impacted by the movie so much that it became a part of their cultural identity.

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David Morgan, Loners Club, Samsonyte, Nezi Momodu 2020 Africa Day Cypher.

David Morgan, Loners Club, Samsonyte, Nezi Momodu 2020 Africa Day Cypher.

Filmed in Dallas, Texas; David Morgan, Loners Club, Samsonyte, and Nezi Momodu stay true to their roots in our 2020 Africa Day Cypher. DJ Rocket serves as the 2020 Africa Day Cypher DJ.     Credits: David Morgan(@DavidFnMorgan) Loners Club(@LonersClub97) Samsonyte(@Samsonyte_) Nezi Momodu(@Nezifahhh) Music: N.O.R.E - Nothin Instrumental. Direction by: Temi Thomas(@temithomas_) Photography by: Kwesi Yanful(@kwesithethird) Cinematography by: Aaron Lewis (@aa_ronlewis) and Aaron Lawson(@aaronlwsn)   MIZIZI is more than a movement that transcends clothing; it’s a worldwide celebration of individual identity and the roots that connect us all. Forever and always the goal is to #StayRooted.  All Rights Reserved ©...

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