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Zainab Aliyu, a UK qualified Fellow of the Association of Chartered and Certified Accountants (ACCA) with over 15 years of experience in the energy sector, turned CEO & Creative Director of AABOUX.

AABOUX is a stylish, luxurious leather brand that was founded in 2017. After a long search for specific styles that Zainab couldn’t seem to find anywhere, she sketched, designed, and created her first two leather handbags. She discovered her creative side, which felt natural, fulfilling and stirred a fire in her. 

AABOUX creates limited edition and quality statement pieces using our signature stitch-less technique; from exquisitely and ethically sourced leathers. 

AABOUX is passionate about and proud to be a part of changing the narrative around Nigeria and Africa. All our items are produced in Lagos by third-generation skilled artisans. 

AABOUX has participated in the prestigious Coterie NY (Sep 2019), NY Now (Jan 2020), Stylehouse Files Digital (Aug 2020), and Coterie Digital (Sep 2020). Locally, we have participated in Lagos Leather Fair, Fashion Souk, and X-Retail.

Zainab is passionate about philanthropy and is involved in several causes aimed at education, healthcare, children, women, internally displaced persons, and mental health matters. She enjoys traveling, art, reading, fashion, photography, and current affairs.