“I grew up poor, wore torn clothes, but that struggle drove me to build my brand.” —Katende Godfrey

In this episode of Kampala Mode, we meet Katende Godfrey, co-designer of IGC Fashions who shares his powerful journey from growing up in poverty, wearing torn clothes, to building a fashion brand rooted in creativity and culture. His passion for fashion was born out of struggle, and he turned what he didn’t have into a driving force to create something of his own. Godfrey also opens up about his bold use of barkcloth — a traditional Ugandan fabric often misunderstood and linked to witchcraft. Despite criticism, even from his own mother, he remained determined to change public perception and bring barkcloth into modern fashion. His story is one of resilience, cultural pride, and redefining fashion through heritage.