Launched in July 2022, Kiddies Republic, an elite children’s clothing brand owned by Lekau Sehoana has closed its doors. The Drip footwear founder, released a press release detailing some of the difficulties he had been facing with the brand.
This came as a surprise and sad news for many people who were inspired by Lekau’s journey and assumed all his brands were doing well. In the press release he did mention that Kiddies Republic is in no way affiliated with Drip and he is only liquidating Kiddies Republic.
STATEMENT: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. pic.twitter.com/atIVphagQS
— Lekau Sehoana (@LekauSehoana) June 14, 2023
Business liquidation is when a company is unable to pay its debts by application of the creditors; or a voluntary application by shareholders of a company or members of a close corporation (commonly referred to as a creditors’ voluntary liquidation).
Lots of friends, colleagues and partners took to the socials to share words of comfort and encouragement with him including Cassper Nyovest, Khaya Mthethwa, and more!
It’s not easy to do what you’re trying to do. In fact you’re not trying to do it, you’re doing it. Everyday you’re creating jobs and building a legacy. From an informal settlement to building a corporate company that employs hundreds of people. You will make mistakes allow the… https://t.co/LVVQTWYDsC
— Don Billiato (@casspernyovest) June 15, 2023
You’ve pushed boundaries and dared to do what others weren’t doing! It’s just one of those sad pages in your incredible success story! Keep pushing bro! Blessings! https://t.co/qnWenGkOWl
— Khaya Mthethwa (@khayamthethwa) June 15, 2023
