Introduction
There are brands that are born in boardrooms.
And then, there are brands born from real, raw moments, brands like WearUrText.
This isn’t just a business story. It’s a story about heartbreak, hope, healing, and how a simple T-shirt became a canvas for emotional expression in a way that touched more than just fabric. It touched lives.
It Started with Silence
Not too long ago, I stood in a crowded room and felt completely invisible. You know that feeling? When your thoughts are screaming inside but your mouth can’t form the words? I had just walked away from a relationship I thought would last forever.
And in that quiet, I picked up a pen.
No long paragraphs. Just two words:
“I’m healing.”
I scribbled it over and over. Then one day, I printed it on a plain white T-shirt, wore it to the market, and something strange happened.
People noticed.
Not the T-shirt. Me.
One woman pointed and smiled, “I need that shirt.”
A man selling roasted corn chuckled, “Healing, abi? Na everybody dey heal.”
That moment planted a seed.
More Than Just Ink and Cotton
From that day, WearUrText began to grow—not as a fashion brand, but as a way for people to say the things they couldn’t say out loud.
Whether it was:
- “I dey try” – for someone pushing through everyday struggles
- “Na God win” – for the silent achiever
- “Still standing” – for the ones life didn’t break
- “Try Me” – for the bold dreamers
Every T-shirt became a small billboard of someone’s truth.
We realized something powerful:
Words on a T-shirt could heal, connect, protest, motivate, even flirt.
And suddenly, we weren’t just printing designs.
We were printing feelings.
The Real Vision: Empowering Expression
Nigeria is full of people with something to say. But culture, class, fear, or just plain shyness often silence us. WearUrText is our little rebellion against that silence.
You want to tell your ex you’re over it?
There’s a T-shirt for that.
You want to encourage yourself at work?
There’s a T-shirt for that.
You want to flex a little without saying too much?
Yes, there’s a T-shirt for that too.
We believe in the power of words. And more than that, we believe you should own your words—literally wear them, proudly and boldly.
Our First Prints Were Flawed
Let’s be real: the early days were tough.
Printing machines jammed. Fabrics ran out. Designs looked better in our heads than on cotton. Delivery was late. A customer once returned a shirt because it “looked too honest.”
But with every mistake came growth.
We learned. We improved. We asked questions. We cried sometimes, then got up again.
The dream never died because the why behind it was always stronger than the how.
Real People, Real Words
Today, WearUrText has printed hundreds of custom T-shirts across Nigeria and every one has a story.
There’s Blessing, who ordered a shirt that said “Still Here” on the anniversary of her brother’s passing.
There’s Tunde, a quiet tech guy in Abuja who printed “Lowkey Genius” for his first tech talk.
There’s even Mama Nkechi in Enugu, who wears her “I No Dey Joke” shirt while selling provisions in the market.
This is the heartbeat of WearUrText.
Not celebrities. Not influencers.
Everyday Nigerians, telling their truth in bold font.
We Print in Nigeria, For Nigeria
Everything is made here, designed, printed, and shipped from Onitsha, Nigeria.
No overseas factories. No dropshipping shortcuts. Just heart, hustle, and local hands making magic.
We’re proud of that. It’s not just about making sales, it’s about building something from home, for home.
Where We’re Going
WearUrText is still young. But we’re dreaming big:
- A design studio that lets you create your shirt in real-time
- Collaborations with artists and writers
- T-shirt collections inspired by Nigerian slang, music, and culture
- Mental health awareness campaigns using wearable words
We want to be more than a business. We want to be a voice for the people who feel unseen, unheard, and unspoken for.
And as long as you’ve got something to say—we’ll be right here, helping you wear your text.
Want to Join the Movement?
We’re not here to sell T-shirts.
We’re here to build a movement where what you wear becomes who you are.
- Browse our designs or create your own at WearUrText.com
- Follow us on socials and share your story
- Order your custom shirt today and wear your truth tomorrow
Because what’s the point of style, if it doesn’t speak?
