The Day It Happened
It was supposed to be a great day.
The plan was simple, head out to a creative networking event in town, represent well, meet a few like-minds, and maybe even land a few clients. Everything was carefully selected, the neat haircut, clean sneakers, and a T-shirt that felt… right. It was stylish, minimal, with some artsy design and the word “Original” boldly printed in white across the chest.
But then, it happened.
Right there at the motor park, while waiting for a ride, I saw him. A man in oil-stained jeans, leaning under a rusted Toyota Corolla bonnet. His hands and face were smeared with engine grease. He stood up briefly to stretch—and that’s when my stomach dropped.
He was wearing the same T-shirt. Same colour. Same design.
We locked eyes for half a second, and I swear, I heard my confidence crack.
Suddenly, everything felt off. The shirt that made me feel fresh now felt cheap. Mass-produced. Unoriginal. I went from feeling like the guy to just… another guy. Worse, I couldn’t turn back. The event was minutes away.
But that’s the moment the idea hit me.
The Deeper Problem
Let’s be honest, this happens a lot in this country.
We go out trying to express ourselves, trying to stand out, only to end up dressed in the same mass-market fashion as strangers on the street or in some cases, people who don’t share your destination, your story, or your identity.
Why? Because most T-shirts in Nigeria come from the same suppliers, the same markets, the same containers. Whether it’s Yaba, Onitsha Main Market, or Balogun, everyone’s buying the same thing, just with different price tags.
But we are not all the same.
Some of us are funny.
Some are deep thinkers.
Some are lowkey spiritual.
Some love loud colours, some love calm tones.
Some are bold, some are introverts, but everyone has something they want to say.
And so the question became:
What if we could wear shirts that say what we want to say, not what the factory chose?
What if your shirt could carry your thoughts, your inside jokes, your local slang, your heartbreak, your faith, your ambition?
That’s when WearUrText was born.
Not Just a Business
From that embarrassing day forward, I decided never to wear another random, soulless T-shirt again. And I wasn’t the only one. More people started saying:
“I don’t want to look like everybody else.”
“I want to say something.”
“I want people to read my shirt and smile, or think.”
“I want to wear my words.”
We started small, designing phrases, crafting unique layouts, and letting customers customize their own ideas. Whether it was an inside joke, a Bible verse, a native proverb, or just one word that meant the world to them, our tees became more than clothing.
They became messages.
They became memories.
They became moments.
That’s why we say:
We don’t print T-shirts. We print feelings.
What Makes Us Different
At WearUrText, we’ve kept our promise by focusing on:
1. True Personalization
Every shirt tells a story, your story. You can pick from our ready designs or tell us what’s in your heart, and we’ll craft it. No two shirts are the same unless you want them to be.
2. Nigerian Roots
We design with Nigerian culture in mind. From pidgin to Igbo proverbs, from Port Harcourt energy to Aba hustle, we make designs that speak your language.
3. Quality Materials
We use carefully selected blank tees, available in different tiers depending on your budget; from “Basic” to “Best.” Your design deserves quality, not just vibes.
4. Emotional Connection
We want people to feel when they see your shirt. Whether it’s laughter, inspiration, shock, or pride; your shirt should speak before you do.
From Embarrassment to Empowerment
The day I matched outfits with that mechanic, I felt small. But today, I look back and smile. That moment birthed a platform that will help millions of Nigerians wear their identity with pride.
You don’t have to settle for “Original” when you are one-of-a-kind.
You don’t have to blend in when your story deserves to shine.
You don’t have to wear what they wear.
You can Wear. Ur. Text.
Want In?
Explore our designs or create your own today at wearurtext.com. Let your shirt say what your mouth won’t.
