Meet Eunice Nnenna Nwankwo

We were lucky to catch up with Eunice Nnenna Nwankwo recently and have shared our conversation below.

Eunice Nnenna , thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts with us today. We’re excited to dive into your story and your work, but first let’s start with a broader topic that might be stopping many of our readers from pursuing their dreams – haters, nay-sayers, etc. How have you managed to persist despite haters and nay-sayers that inevitably follow folks who are doing something unique, special or off the beaten path?

Persistence for me was born from disappointment, not applause.
My girl group Dynamix didn’t become what we dreamed. My first book was published, but life slowed me down afterward and I didn’t release the next one as quickly as I planned. So technically, the “haters and naysayers” had reasons to talk.

But here’s what I learned:
Failure doesn’t embarrass me — quitting does.
So even when people whispered or doubted, I kept building. I shifted into new creative lanes: my vinyl business, my fabric export line, my storytelling ideas. I kept experimenting, learning, and trying again.

Naysayers are loud in the moment, but they’re never present for the long journey.
My persistence comes from this simple mindset: I don’t need perfect results to keep moving — I just need direction.

Every attempt teaches me something. Every setback sharpens me. And that’s why I’m still here, working, creating, and rebuilding in my own time.

Thanks, so before we move on maybe you can share a bit more about yourself?

I’m a multi-creative entrepreneur with roots in music, storytelling, and African culture. I started out as the lead singer of the Nigerian girl group Dynamix, and even though the group didn’t take off the way we hoped, that experience shaped how I express myself today.

Professionally, I now focus on two things I love:

1. Vinyl records
I run Vinylrose37, where I curate and sell vintage African records. What excites me most is preserving African sound history — highlife, afrobeat, funk, soul — and connecting collectors with music they can’t find anywhere else. Every record feels like carrying a piece of our culture forward.

2. African fabrics export – 37yards
I also run a fabric export line that showcases the richness of African prints. I work directly with tailors, creatives, and customers abroad who want authentic Ankara and African textiles. It’s exciting because I get to share beauty from home with a global audience.

I’m also an author of a children’s book, and I’m currently developing a new collection of short moral stories for middle-schoolers. Writing is a big part of my identity, and I’m slowly but surely, building that side of my brand.

Right now, I’m expanding my fabric line, releasing more vinyl collections, and building a stronger online presence for all my creative work. Everything I do has one theme: preserving African stories — through sound, fabric, or words.

If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?

1. Adaptability
My journey has not been straight. Music, writing, vinyl, fabrics — each path demanded a new mindset. Being adaptable helped me switch directions without feeling like I was starting from zero.
Advice: Don’t box yourself in. Try things. If something stops working, shift. Growth often comes from being flexible, not rigid.

2. Curiosity & Self-Learning
Most of what I do now, I learned on my own — from sourcing fabrics to understanding vintage records and managing social media for my businesses. Curiosity kept me from staying stuck.
Advice: Teach yourself constantly. Watch tutorials, read, ask questions. Consistent small learning beats waiting for “perfect knowledge.”

3. Resilience
I’ve had projects that didn’t take off. I’ve paused, restarted, and reinvented. The ability to keep going after a quiet season has been one of my strongest skills.
Advice: Expect setbacks. They don’t mean you’re not good — they’re just part of the process. Build resilience by taking action even when things are slow or uncertain.

One of our goals is to help like-minded folks with similar goals connect and so before we go we want to ask if you are looking to partner or collab with others – and if so, what would make the ideal collaborator or partner?

Yes, I’m open to collaboration. I’m especially interested in working with people who value creativity, culture, and storytelling.

For my vinyl business (Vinylrose37):
I’d love to collaborate with DJs, collectors, record stores, music historians, and content creators or brands that focus on — or identify with — African music, vintage sound, or music preservation.

For my fabric line (37yards):
I’m open to working with fashion designers, tailors, stylists, boutiques, and photographers who want to create or showcase pieces using authentic African prints.

For my writing:
I’m also open to connecting with illustrators, educators, literary platforms, or any creatives interested in children’s stories and African storytelling.

Anyone who wants to collaborate can reach me directly through my social media pages or by sending a message to my business pages on Facebook or Instagram.
for Facebook:
@eunice nnenna Nwankwo
for Instagram:
@ninna4003

Contact Info:

• Instagram: @ninna4003
• Facebook: @Eunice Nnenna Nwankwo
• Linkedin: @Eunice Nwankwo

Image Credits

prince photos

richard izege