Odoom Michael Brett
CO-FOUNDER ANDCreative Director of House of NAE, Odoom Michael Brett, has expressed gratitude to individuals and organisationsthat supported him after Accra’s June 29 torrential rainfall swept through the fashion house’s production facility, destroying equipment, fabrics, and in-progress orders.
Speaking after the incident in an interview on Hitz FM, Mr. Brett said the flood set the business back significantly, but the outpouring of support has kept the team going.
Mr. Brett said support has come in many forms — from cash donations to equipment and food. “People sent messages to motivate us. Some said, ‘I can’t help you, but your story touches me, and I want to send you ¢50.’ Others sent ¢50 or more. I can’t even quantify it. People brought food. Artists donated machines. Sandra called me. Anytime someone sends a message, it lifts us because man was down,” he disclosed.
Addressing the current status of the business, he said, “Our socials are buzzing now. We have so much work to do, even though we are understaffed because our machines are not up.
“Before the flood, we were working on 14 machines. We started with one machine in a garage. Now we’re down to four. We’re praying that God will restore us.”
He said that despite the delays, clients have remained understanding. “If it used to take two days to turn out an order, they’re willing to wait five or seven days now because they know they’ll still get the same quality and excellence we’ve always given,” he added.
He described the aftermath of the flood as devastating. “The annoying thing is the mud and the stench it leaves behind. It’s not easy, but we are grateful. We’ve had food donations come in. Any time we pray, we open that list and say, ‘God bless them’.”
The June 29 rains caused widespread flooding in parts of Accra, with several businesses counting their losses. Mr. Brett said the House of NAE is working to recover and rebuild, and he remains hopeful that with continued support, the brand will bounce back stronger.
BY Prince Fiifi Yorke
