Fondly called Printess Banke, a nickname inspired by her passionate love for prints, her brilliant mind for conceptualizing beautiful patterns, and her exceptional skills at creating them, this Central Saint Martins (CSM) alumna is carving her own niche in the global fashion print and pattern market share.
Born in Nigeria in the 1980s Banke Kuku moved to the United Kingdom at eight (8). She graduated from Central St Martins College at age 19 and then Chelsea College of Art and Design, gaining a Bachelor’s degree in Textiles. Her work has been heavily influenced by the cultural fusion between the country of her birth (Nigeria) and the country where she spent her formative years (the UK).
