Éluwa

A quiet rebellion in the shape of a candle

Woman-Owned | <$20-$100+ | In-Store | International Shipping | Dakar, Senegal

Lee Litumbe (Founder)

Behind The Brand

What happens when a globetrotting storyteller and creative visionary finds herself grounded in the stillness of 2020? She builds a world, one wax sculpture at a time.

Meet Éluwa, the brainchild of Lee Litumbe, born in the heart of Dakar, Senegal, but rooted in the rich, rhythmic soul of Africa. “Éluwa” means market in Lee’s native Bakweri language from Cameroon—and that’s exactly what this brand feels like: a bustling, sensory celebration of craft, culture, and connection.

But this isn’t your average candle company. Oh no. Éluwa crafts sculptures that just happen to smell divine. Think curves, edges, and textures, candles that flirt with your decor and seduce your senses. Every piece is poured by hand in their Dakar atelier, made to embody the spirit of the African artisan and the elegance of a modern home.

Inspired by the soul of traditional markets and the grace of contemporary design, Éluwa isn’t just in the business of scent—it’s in the business of storytelling. Of reclaiming narrative. Of illuminating spaces with objects that speak, spark, and stay with you long after the flame fades.

So go ahead—light a story.