Gbaoso Tri Kola Nut Gold Padded Sports Bra

Shine with confidence and cultural pride in the Tri Kola Nut Gold Padded Sports Bra. Designed to merge elegance, functionality, and significance, this piece is more than just athletic wear—it’s a celebration of heritage and style. Whether you’re pushing your limits at the gym, enjoying a casual day out, or looking for the perfect empowering gift, this sports bra has it all.

This piece comes from the Gbaoso Collection—"to run"—a line designed by Wealth Ndego and exclusive to Run Minnesota. The collection honors the strength, creativity, and unity of Minnesota’s running community.

This product includes the Gbaoso kola nut design. Native to West African regions, the kola nut (Cola Acuminata or Cola Nitida) is the seed of the kola fruit from the kola tree. While it holds cultural importance across many West African ethnic groups, in Igbo culture it is revered as “the king of all fruits” for its central role in social and religious traditions. In this collection, the kola nut is designed with four lobes (Oji ibe eno), also called Oji Udo na Ngozi — which translates to “kola nut of peace, harmony, and blessings.”

Why You’ll Love It:
*Effortless Elegance: The shimmering gold fabric paired with the tri kola nut design creates a statement piece that’s as striking as it is functional. It’s a bold balance of sophistication and athletic style.
*All-Day Comfort: Made from a soft, breathable fabric, this sports bra delivers a second-skin feel while wicking away moisture, keeping you cool and comfortable during any activity. The padded design offers additional support and shape without sacrificing ease of movement.
*Flawless Fit: Adjustable straps and an elastic underband ensure the perfect blend of support and flexibility, so you can move freely during intense workouts or relax with confidence and ease.
*Versatile Styling: Perfect for performance or leisure, its chic design transitions seamlessly from yoga class to brunch, effortlessly complementing leggings, high-waisted shorts, or casual layers.
*Meaningful Gift: Searching for an inspiring gift idea? This sports bra combines purpose, beauty, and practicality, making it an ideal choice for anyone who appreciates cultural depth and standout style.

Product Specifications:
• 82% polyester, 18% spandex
• Fabric weight: 6.78 oz/yd² (230 g/m²), weight may vary by 5%
• Sports mesh lining: 92% polyester, 8% spandex (in the US), and 90% polyester, 10% elastane (in the EU)
• Padding: 100% polyurethane perforated foam and 100% polyester moisture-wicking fabric
• Four-way stretch material
• Scoop neckline and racerback
• Support material in shoulder straps, and a wide elastic under breasts
• Best for A–C cups
• Removable padding included
• Mesh lining with slits for removing paddings
• Flat seams and bias binding that eliminate rubbing

Every purchase of items from this collection support more than just your wardrobe. A portion of all proceeds from sales of items from this collection are paid to the designer, Wealth Ndego, and support Run Minnesota in its efforts to make the sport of running accessible to all while serving the running community across Minnesota.

This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. As a smaller nonprofit, we make products on demand instead of in bulk to provide more options and prevent the waste of overproduction. Thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!

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