ABOUT ZATEEMEE
From Port Harcourt to the international bridal market — a record of the moments, recognition, press and milestones that have shaped Zateemee.
AWARDS & MILESTONES
Zateemee’s story is one of steady evolution — from a Port Harcourt fashion brand to an increasingly international bridal house. The milestones below distinguish career achievements, business recognition and international market activity.
Mercy Ngozi Udoh begins her professional journey in fashion after a successful modelling career.
Mercy designs the winning gown for Miss Rivers State, marking an important early breakthrough in her design career.
Zateemee Designs is established in Port Harcourt and begins its evolution into the bridal house it is today.
Zateemee receives the Best Designer recognition at the Golden Pageant Awards.
Zateemee is recognised by Connect Nigeria among its Top 100 Emerging SMEs.
Mercy receives a Fashion Gala Award recognising her contribution to fashion.
Zateemee expands its international presence through participation in A Brides Expo in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Zateemee presents at New York Bridal Market by One Fine Day on April 8–9, 2026, connecting with bridal buyers and industry professionals.
RECOGNITION
| Year | Recognition | Organisation |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Best Designer | Golden Pageant Awards |
| 2019 | Top 100 Emerging SME | Connect Nigeria |
| 2022 | Fashion Gala Award | Fashion Gala |
GLOBAL REACH
Zateemee gowns have reached brides in more than 11 countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, Ghana and the United Arab Emirates. The house has also taken its collections into international bridal markets, including Fort Lauderdale and New York.
2025 · A Brides Expo, Fort Lauderdale
2026 · New York Bridal Market by One Fine Day
PRESS & FEATURES
From Nigerian fashion media to international bridal platforms, Zateemee’s journey has attracted coverage for its bridal design, craftsmanship and growing international presence.
The Knot
The Knot features Mercy Ngozi Udoh of Zateemee among Black wedding dress designers to know, describing Zateemee as a Nigeria-based bridal and special-occasion brand with bespoke dresses shipped to more than 11 countries.
THISDAY
A feature on Mercy’s journey, Zateemee’s evolution and its international bridal presence.
Munaluchi Bride
Zateemee was featured among selected Black gown designers specialising in bridal and special-occasion fashion.
Munaluchi Coterie
Zateemee is listed as a bridal salon, custom gown designer and wedding-dress designer, with bespoke craftsmanship highlighted.
One Fine Day
Zateemee was among the designers presented at the April 2026 New York Bridal Market by One Fine Day.
One Fine Day
Zateemee was featured within embellishment trend coverage highlighting pearl and crystal detailing.
Connect Nigeria
A profile exploring Mercy’s creative journey, the origins of Zateemee and her entrepreneurial ambition.
Connect Nigeria
A profile documenting Zateemee’s development and its recognition among emerging Nigerian SMEs.
Press details are based on the publications’ pages referenced in the supplied document. The Knot’s article, “29 Black Wedding Dress Designers You Should Know,” specifically profiles Mercy Ngozi Udoh of Zateemee and notes the brand’s Nigerian base, 2014 founding, bridal and special-occasion focus, bespoke international shipping and more than 11 countries reached.
The founding year is presented as 2014 because The Knot and THISDAY both use 2014; an older Connect Nigeria profile gives a different year, so internal brand records remain the final authority.