Nigerian designer, Monalisa Okojie continues to make waves with the African Jewellery brand Nehita, which only recently arrived on UK shores. The Nehita jewellery line embraces worldwide design trends combining luxurious and vibrant precious stones with white, yellow and rose gold to create timeless yet unique pieces.

Not only creating stunning designs for Women from cocktail rings to delicate necklace and earring sets, Monalisa also turns her passion and talent to designing jewellery for Men. Dog Tag pendants, cross chains, Rings and Cufflinks allow men to enjoy the classic designs of Nehita as luxury pieces. The entire Nehita collection includes Women’s and Men’s ranges as well as Gifts and children’s selection, custom designs and wedding jewellery.

Already established within Africa and the US Nehita is set to go global with plans to launch in fine boutiques and specialist stores worldwide. Nehita has been supported and affectionately worn by A List stars such as Whitney Houston, Natalie Cole, Alan Cumming, Malina Moye, Michael Henderson, Lil’ Kim, Sally Pressman, CCH Pounder, Lu Parker, Katherine Joosten, Meagan Good, Lisa Raye to name but a few they all love the timeless, unique quality of the pieces which form to be part of their personality.

Monalisa has a strong commitment to support ethical causes through donating a generous portion of Nehita profits to charities such as the International Center of Education and Youth Development. She also personally ensures the ethical sources of materials and conflict free diamonds.

Monalisa Okojie began her career as a practising attorney, but her passion and talent in fashion and jewellery design led her to embark on a massive shift in ambition and after graduating from the prestigious Gemological Institute of America in 2008, Nehita was launched.  She is now based in Los Angeles, USA and prides herself on her ability to work alongside all aspects of the brand from the unique design of each collection to the insurance of the genuine source of materials and the promotion of the brand through appearing and attending at prestigious events within the entertainment industry, becoming a celebrity figure in her own right.