Ghanaian Fashion Designer, Sadia Sanusi Passes Away

 

Ghana's fashion community woke up to devastating news this week. Sadia Sanusi, the celebrated designer behind Sadia Sanusi Kente, reportedly passed away in her sleep on June 14, 2026. She was in her early thirties — at the peak of her career, with a decade of breathtaking work behind her and an entire masterclass ahead of her.

What made Sadia special was her deep reverence for Ghanaian heritage. She didn't just sew clothes — she told stories. Through Kente fabric, she connected tradition to the modern world, dressing brides, celebrities, and dignitaries in pieces that carried the weight of culture and the elegance of contemporary design.

The outpouring of grief on social media has been overwhelming, with colleagues and fans still struggling to process the news. Ghana has now lost two major fashion designers in recent years — Poqua Poqu in 2024, and now Sadia. The question on everyone's lips is: are we taking care of our creatives? Share your tributes below.