In 2018, when I was in college, life forced me to grow up faster than I ever imagined. Mama had passed away the previous year, and my sisters were married and living in a foreign land. At 17, I found myself alone. I vividly remember the day I started saying “Hatiperi” around my college friends and to them, it was just a phrase, but to me, it was a powerful prayer, a daily motivation, and a sermon wrapped into one word.
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During those tough days, I often had to pretend everything was fine around my wealthier classmates, even though I knew there was nothing to eat at home. But I always reminded myself that with God, “Hatiperi” - we are never hopeless. This belief helped me push through seemingly impossible situations.
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I remember investing the only $50 I had saved over months to order two hoodies, two t-shirts, and two beanies from China, all branded with “Hatiperi” Anxiously waiting for the order, I paid a local friend to help me design the logo. After spending countless days perfecting it, we finally created the infinity sign that made everything look amazing. When COVID-19 hit, my order was delayed, but I kept waiting. The day it finally arrived, I never thought anyone would relate to my message or support my vision so quickly.
We continued making t-shirts and hoodies, sourcing them from downtown, and despite our humble beginnings, you all supported us. Poverty taught me how to survive by any means necessary. We built this business and brand from zero without any external funding. The initial support came from individuals who genuinely believed in and adored what we were doing.
This journey has been filled with tears, losses, stress, joy, and occasional victories. It took me nearly a six years to perfect the startup process. Today, the brand employs 10-15 families, depending on how busy the month is. Though the brand is only two years old, it took me six years to get it right.
If you ask me how l got here, it will be injustice to respond without mentioning you and by you, l mean everyone who has believed in us from day one. As l always say, put God first and never give up on what you believe. In God, “Hatiperi” - we’ve unlimited potential.
Haa inini Yahya ndodonha naye ❤️ Those who know, they know 🤞🏽 Musikana uyu ndakaona growth yake. Anoshanda nesimba, and what we have been through together as friends, creators, and entrepreneurs 🙌🏽 She deserves everything happening in her life right now because pazvese zvaanoshandira nesimba, chinhu chega change chasara ndicho chakaitika zuro 💍
May God bless your marriage my sister 🙏🏽 I pray you get everything you ever prayed for.
And please… don’t ever provoke me again 😂 Izvezvi ndave kutotsoma mukwasha man to man. I have drafted absolute bangers in the notes app 😭 This is not a threat… it’s a peace treaty. End of war!!!
Otherwise kana achirikuda hondo neni umwe anogara achishandisa @coralsofttissues everyday na 6 😭🤞🏽
Mukuru wemaZUVA! 🙏🏼
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First floor, room no. 17
unfortunately for things, they have no choice but to work out for me.
Let me brag a little 😂
Back in 2013, I was in Form 2 and our drama team won the inter-house competition. On top of that, I also received a separate award for “Best Junior Actor.” 🏆
Fast forward, I dropped the BUDDIES Club because ndakazonyara nezvema drama izvi 😭 and shifted all my focus to school. By God’s grace, I became the best student in my class in fact, I’m sure I was the only one who passed all 9 subjects at Form 4 kana pane akandikunda huya ne proof kuseri lol. Again stream-wise I was also among the top students 📚
Life moved on, and sadly we later lost one of our friends, the one standing on the far left. MHSRP 🕊️
Looking back at this picture reminds me how far we’ve all come. I honestly hope and pray everyone here is married, happy and winning in life by now 🤣❤️
Little did they know they were rubbing shoulders with “The Hatiperi” 😭🔥
No matter where life takes you, never underestimate small beginnings. The shy drama kid, ghetto kid, the dreamer in the corner.. greatness has a way of finding its people. Keep pushing, keep believing and trust God’s timing panohwinika bro 💯
I know what it feels like growing up without parents. I know what it feels like waking up with no one to ask, no one to share my dreams with. That kind of silence… that kind of pain… it stays with you.
Losing my parents at a young age forced me to grow up in ways I never asked for. It wasn’t easy, and it still isn’t.
So now, I’m taking life brick by brick, day by day.. building my future while reminding myself where I come from. And because I know that pain, I refuse to ignore it in others.
As I rise, I want to lift someone else too. Even in the smallest way. Because I know what it feels like to have no one… and I don’t want to become someone who overlooks those still going through it.
Brick by brick, day by day… with purpose, with heart, and with the intention to make a difference @hatiperi_foundation ❤️
You are someone’s favorite person 🫡 we rarely think about it, but we all hold a place in someone’s memory, even if we don’t realize the impact we had. I love you team rangu pa Zambia 🇿🇲 apo 🫶🏽❤️
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