Last fall, when Senegalese rap pioneer Nix released his album, Excuse my Wolof 2: The Ñuulest, he hinted that a fashion collection was to accompany it. For the rapper, his multi-faceted project was aimed at using all aspects of one's identity as inspiration to create—and in collaboration with clothing brand Mwami, it's finally here.

Fifteen years post the start of his career, Nix decided it was imperative he rap in Wolof and this work built upon that. He also gathered a team of tastemakers from his home to bring the album to life both sonically and visually. Papi, the Senegalese-Mauritanian renaissance man—artist, designer and entrepreneur—served as creative director. Mwami, his contemporary clothing brand, set on "infusing art into the mundane" through the use of embroidery, high-quality fabrics and traditional design was another catalyst used to drive The Ñuulest's point home.

The Ñuulest capsule collection is the fusion of Papi and Nix's worlds. The two have known each other for 4 to 5 years. Papi has had time to get a sense of Nix's style and who he is as a person; hence, the streetwear that represents the hip hop side of Nix and a kimono that exudes Senegalese elegance.