Usu Company Candles

Usu Company Candles Usu Company candles are 100% soy wax candles with a story. usucompany.com | We'll be here to help light the way.

Established in 2020 by the youngest of 3 daughters born to Nigerian parents, Usu Company Candles was created as a way to honor individual culture while making meaningful connections with people from all walks of life. Translated from Tiv--our family's tribe and dialect--"Usu" (pronounced "ooo-sue") can mean ‘light’, ‘torch’, or ‘fire’. Each candle includes a personal story, memory or reflection th

at inspired the candle name and scent. In addition to providing quality, hand-poured Soy wax candles with custom-blended scents, Usu Company also promotes an important mission encouraging people to embrace who they are, where they come from, and what they're passionate about--to blaze your own trail.

10/11/2025

You can’t tell from looking but…the best part of this scene is all of the history in it.

❤️someone I met in the very first workshop I ever did, who is now a cherished friend.

❤️a fellow Nigerian who I’ve been admired for the past few years as she’s grown professionally, while also always making her family the very clear priority.

❤️someone who has been to at least one class every year, including the private candle event I had the luck of hosting for her

❤️a team of coworkers who made me laugh until I cried during their corporate team build workshop weeks ago, and who came back to hang out together + ring in the new season with a candle

❤️a family owned small business where the owner has welcomed me in for years and always greets me and leaves me with a hug.

The love and community that has been found out of something that started in my living room 5 years ago(!) never ceases to amaze me. Cheers to more moments, more history, more community.

One more visit to the vineyard before the end of the year…🍷Tickets for the last candle@making + wine tasting workshop at...
10/04/2025

One more visit to the vineyard before the end of the year…🍷

Tickets for the last candle@making + wine tasting workshop at in 2025 are live! Join us for a holiday event where you’ll get to create a special candle for yourself or as a gift, and enjoy a selection of wine made right there at Cloer.

We’ll have new candle scents to choose from, specialty vessels and small gift to say thank you for an amazing time this year.

Grab a link at the , tap the link in the stories, or visit the Usu Company website. See you soon!

The little chill in the air from “fake fall” this week has got us thinking about the real thing! 🍂 A new season is just ...
08/09/2025

The little chill in the air from “fake fall” this week has got us thinking about the real thing! 🍂 A new season is just around the corner so we’re gearing up early with our first candle making workshop for Fall. We’ll see you back at in October for wine, candles, and an afternoon at the vineyard! Tickets are at the + in my stories. These typically sell out early so grab one for you and a friend!

This may be one of my favorite things that’s ever happened because of Usu Company... and I have been following each oth...
06/15/2025

This may be one of my favorite things that’s ever happened because of Usu Company...

and I have been following each other on Instagram for the past few years. A fellow , she has been a customer, a supporter, and an encourager for almost since the beginning 5 years ago. And as a fan of her art and journey, I’ve had the privdge of watching her move through medical school and into this next phase of life that she’s approaching.

So, imagine my delight when she messaged me and said that she would be in Raleigh over the weekend and wanted to come to the workshop at Cloer! Of course we made room for her and her partner (he’s also Nigerian ! 🇳🇬) and this internet friendship became a reality.

If you’ve followed along here or on the email list for any amount of time, and we’ve happened to see you in person, I hope you understand just how genuinely I appreciate meeting you. And what your presence—even from afar and through a screen—has meant for me. It is a true joy and honor to meet you in person, and I hope I have a chance to do it more and more.

Thanks to and to everyone who came out to —can’t wait to see you soon! ❤️

Here. We. Go. It’s been a wonderful break away of the last several weeks, but we’ll all be flexing our candle making ski...
06/13/2025

Here. We. Go.

It’s been a wonderful break away of the last several weeks, but we’ll all be flexing our candle making skills tomorrow with our friends at ! The bad news is that this class has been sold out for a while 😅 so there are no seats available. BUT the good news is that we’ll be back in a few months with a new schedule of events.

There’s a ton to catch up—take away from Nigeria, updates in the productions space, new scents and stories, upcoming partnerships…and more! There’s also a pretty lengthy email coming your way soon, so be sure to tap the to sign up if you haven’t already.

See you tomorrow at the vineyard!

Dispatches from home. 🌍 So far…🐟 I’ve eaten roasted fish at/for almost every meal and don’t plan on stopping.✈️ Had an u...
05/16/2025

Dispatches from home. 🌍 So far…

🐟 I’ve eaten roasted fish at/for almost every meal and don’t plan on stopping.

✈️ Had an unexpected pit stop at an airport an hour away from my destination because of weather 😵‍💫

📚Another book finished for the year thanks to the Read & Return option at ! It really is is one of the best airport amenities you can find.

🥭 Mango season is here!! I see them everywhere by the bucket and wheelbarrow full. This one was almost too heavy for my wrist to handle and is definitely made for sharing.

🪴Did a little roadside plant & pot shopping with mom. Most interesting finding: plastic pots are twice as expensive as the gorgeous handcrafted clay ones.

🌩️ Watched a storm roll in juuuust as a special delivery was being made…

👩🏾‍🦱👩🏾‍🦱 My sister! Thankfully she made it in safely. But her luggage was another story 🫣

👸🏾On Sunday, we celebrated the Queen on Mother’s Day. Mrs. Mary is the best.

🍹And of course we’ve been taking advantage of the city that is Abuja. This places changes so fast, and feels more and more like other big, international cities because of what’s available. Restaurants, cocktails bars, lounges, shopping and more are all available.

🪟And even with the city in front of me, some of my favorite parts of being here are things like wrought iron windows and the open breeze.

Every trip home feels different and this one is definitely following that trend. My favorite places to be are in the village and smaller towns, so even with all of the fun, I know the best parts are yet to come. Thanks for everyone who has followed along so far, and let me know what you want to see more of/questions in the comment and stories!

Time change is coming, the weather is warming up (a little), and Spring is on the way! We’ll be celebrating all things i...
03/06/2025

Time change is coming, the weather is warming up (a little), and Spring is on the way! We’ll be celebrating all things in bloom during the next candle making workshop at on April 5th!

If you haven’t been to a class at Cloer, you’re in for a treat. In April we’ll have a new menu of fragrances to blend, you can bring your own snacks to enjoy, and the farm at the Vineyard will be open to explore. Plus, your ticket includes a flight of wine or a glass of your choice!

Plan ahead and grab a ticket at the ! See you at the Vineyard!

Fast friends and smiling faces. ❤️This is the best part of making “community” a living, breathing thing. Community isn’t...
03/01/2025

Fast friends and smiling faces. ❤️

This is the best part of making “community” a living, breathing thing. Community isn’t just a space or an idea or a buzz word—it’s people. It’s conversations and laughter, celebrating birthdays with strangers and finding commonalities. It’s history. It’s stories. It’s experiencing something new.

Thanks to for hosting another Candle Making workshop with me and to everyone who attended with open hearts and open minds.

Cheers to more community.

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