Paakow Essandoh — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Founder of MIZIZI International, a sportswear brand.
Founded MIZIZI International in 2015 while studying at the University of South Florida.
Designs culturally grounded apparel to connect people across the African Diaspora through design.
Contributed to consumer product work in the gaming and esports space, supporting IPs like Fortnite, Angry Birds, and Tetris.

Biography

Paakow Essandoh is the founder of MIZIZI International, a sportswear brand he established in 2015 while studying at the University of South Florida. The brand focuses on designing culturally grounded apparel that helps people represent their heritage. The name "MIZIZI" means "roots" in Swahili, reflecting its mission to connect people across the African Diaspora through design.