Sonia Ledum has always lived at the intersection of care and creativity. Born in Rivers State, she grew up stitching outfits by hand from leftover fabric found at home, merging unlikely combinations such as denim with velvet and Ankara with silk simply because her imagination demanded it.
Today, she is a registered cardiac catheter lab nurse in the United Kingdom and the founder of Afropea Vogue, an emerging fashion brand rooted in cultural harmony and modern expression.
Her ability to balance two demanding worlds, healthcare and high creativity, has positioned her as a growing voice in multicultural fashion.
Afropea Vogue began as a personal vision and has evolved into a contemporary fashion brand defined by unity, peace, and cultural storytelling.
Built on the belief that fashion can communicate what words sometimes cannot, Sonia reimagines African fabrics through clean European silhouettes and functional everyday wear.
Her designs bring together the richness of African heritage and the refined minimalism of European fashion, forming a blended aesthetic that honours both identity and innovation.
The release of her mini collection marked a defining moment in her journey as she independently conceptualised, designed, and produced pieces that reflect her multicultural experience.
Balancing a demanding nursing career with a growing creative brand has shaped much of Sonia’s path.
She works in the cardiac catheter laboratory, where precision, empathy, and high-stakes decision making are part of her daily reality.
These qualities have naturally influenced her approach to fashion. Each design is crafted with intention, structure, and a deep understanding of the human experience.
She often describes her two careers as different forms of care: one cares for the human body and the other honours culture, identity, and storytelling.
Despite the pressures of both fields, she continues to innovate, learn, and expand her skills as a self-taught designer.
Sonia’s academic foundation includes a Bachelor’s degree in Human Anatomy and a Master’s degree in Adult Nursing.
She is registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council in the United Kingdom and has built a professional life enriched by travel to Ghana and the United Kingdom.
Her greatest accomplishment, she notes, is transforming her childhood passion into a fashion brand followed by supporters across continents, all while maintaining excellence in nursing.
Her dedication reflects a belief in starting with what you have, valuing your unique story, and staying consistent through every challenge.
She is currently expanding the Afropea Vogue collection, exploring new silhouettes that merge African fabrics with European structure.
She is also building a stronger digital presence through lookbooks, styling videos, and storytelling content that speaks to her vision of cultural unity.
Her long-term goals include establishing Afropea Vogue as a recognised multicultural fashion brand in the United Kingdom, collaborating with creatives and fashion houses, and building a sustainable label that celebrates African–European fusion in the global fashion space.
For Sonia, creativity is an act of unity. Her personal philosophy, “Let your work speak peace where your words cannot,” guides how she approaches both patient care and fashion design.
Through Afropea Vogue, she continues to craft pieces that honour history, celebrate identity, and call for harmony in a world hungry for connection.
