Meetlo Studio

Rooted In Africa, Crafted For The World

As a sub-brand of City Birds, Meetlo is our product-led furniture and homeware collection, translating our design philosophy into scalable, repeatable objects. Together, CityBirds and Meetlo operate as a single ecosystem — combining creative intelligence, technical rigour, and disciplined execution.

Press Features & Accolades

Rising Star: Oageng Manana

JANUARY 13, 2026 VISI MAGAZINE

South African furniture designer and Meetlo co-founder Oageng Manana is spotlighted in VISI magazine as a rising star — blending African tradition with contemporary craft to create bold, heritage-inspired pieces that push modern design forward.

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Woolworths Youth Makers Spotlight

JUNE 2024 WOOLWORTHS YOUTH MAKERS

Featured in Woolworths magazine’s Youth Makers spotlight, Meetlo co-founders Oageng Manana and Tshegofatso Ramothibe are recognised for redefining contemporary African furniture design — merging cultural storytelling, thoughtful craftsmanship and bold entrepreneurship to shape the future of local design.

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Best Stand Award: Decorex 100% Design Africa

2025 DECOREX 100% DESIGN AFRICA

Awarded Best Stand at Decorex 100% Design, Meetlo’s showcase was recognised for its refined execution, material integrity, and immersive design presence.