How involved is the Tanzanian government with Tanzania’s design industry?
Mustafa: Sadly not (that involved). . . I think the government has more pressing and important issues, far more important than attending to the design Industry. But, the latter is the alternative employment and revenue creator for the government. “Ask not what the country can do for you but what you can do for your country” is the principle I live by uttered by a former American President. LADYBRILLE.com: Does Tanzania have a fashion council? Mustafa: Not yet, but as we grow so will the need for a fashion council. LADYBRILLE.com: Let’s talk a bit more about you before we get into your designs. Tanzania has such diverse ethnicities and people: a sprinkle of Indian, Ethiopian and Kenyan. What’s your heritage? Mustafa: My great great grandparent came from India. That is the only thing I know. . . I consider myself an AFRICAN. LADYBRILLE.com: I know you left the medical profession, as a doctor, to become a designer. Why? Mustafa: I was at crossroads (in my life) and decided to pursue my pa
