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Crafted with Purpose.
Made in Nigeria.

Zone A Limited is a Nigerian fashion brand specialising in premium handmade bags, footwear and fashion accessories. We create for individuals who value quality, identity and modern African style.

Why Clients Trust Zone A

From a Workshop in
Benin City to Africa.

Zone A began in 2020 as a small handmade bag workshop in Benin City, Edo State. What started as a passion for quality craftsmanship and African identity grew into a registered fashion brand producing leather bags, Ankara bags, Aso-oke accessories, denim pieces and custom footwear.

Officially registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission in 2023 and recognised as a registered exporter with the Nigerian Export Promotion Council, Zone A now serves retail customers, wholesale buyers, fashion entrepreneurs and organisations across Nigeria and the African diaspora.

Every bag we produce is made by hand in our workshop. We do not mass produce. Each piece carries the mark of the hands that made it — and the culture that inspired it.

Founded 2020
CAC Registered 2023 — No. 9020423
NEPC Exporter RE No. 0033037
Location Benin City, Edo State
2020 Year Founded
100% Handmade
5+ Services Offered
NG Made in Nigeria
Founder & Creative Director

Zainab
Okhayole Zuberu

Zainab Okhayole Zuberu is the founder, creative director and driving force behind Zone A Limited. With a background spanning bag making, shoe making, business administration and entrepreneurship, she built Zone A from the ground up as a brand that celebrates African identity through quality handmade fashion.

Her approach is hands-on and precise. Every Zone A piece reflects her belief that African-made products should stand alongside — and exceed — any global standard of quality and design.

MBA — Mastering Business Administration

International School of Management (ISM), Lagos — 2024

Art of Shoe Making — NIYA / FMYD

Nigerian Youth Academy — Federal Ministry of Youth Development

Digital Skills, Entrepreneurship & Financial Literacy

African Union CIEFFA / ImpactHER — October 2023

Registered Exporter — NEPC

Nigerian Export Promotion Council — RE No. 0033037

The Team Behind Every Bag

A lean, skilled team working together — from design concept through to quality finishing and delivery.

Founder & Marketing Head

Overall company vision, leadership and marketing strategy. Drives brand awareness, product direction and business growth.

Head of Production

Manages and oversees all production processes. Ensures quality standards are maintained across every piece produced.

Production Team

Handles the day-to-day handcrafting of every bag, footwear and accessory. Cutting, sewing, finishing, leatherwork and quality control.

Trainees & Interns

Supporting the production team while learning the craft of bag making. Zone A trains the next generation of Nigerian fashion makers.

Our Values

Deliverables Matter

Every piece we produce must add measurable value. Quality is not negotiable — from the first stitch to the final finish.

Passion in Every Stitch

We are passionate about what we make. That passion shows in the care and attention given to every single product that leaves our workshop.

African Identity First

Our designs are rooted in Afrocentric culture — Ankara, Aso-oke, leather and craft traditions that have meaning and history.

True Honesty

We are transparent with our customers, our trainees and our partners. If something is not right, we say so and we fix it.

Proactive Thinking

We take ownership of our work. We think ahead, solve problems before they grow and communicate clearly at every stage.

Accessible Luxury

By producing locally and managing materials efficiently, we deliver premium handmade quality at prices that are accessible — without compromising craft.