“Confidence should be your morning coffee.” Aisha Shuaibu, Co-Owner Waffle Stop
Aisha Shuaibu is the co-owner of Waffle Stop, a cafe in Abuja that specializes in all day breakfast offering of waffles and pancakes. The business which started as a class project idea as now become one of the fastest growing restaurants in the city of Abuja. How was she able to achieve this? “Having been […]
“Failures make you unique, so use them and turn them into positives.” Lilly Alfonso
Lilly Alfonso is a renowned fashion designer from Malawi. Her eponymous fashion brand, Lilly Alfonso, is internationally recognized. Her designs have graced the runways of Africa Fashion Week London, Barcelona Africa Fashion Week and the Africa Fashion Reception Paris. With almost a decade in the business of fashion. this is her biggest advice to female entrepreneurs; […]
“There are no rules, find your Beyoncé and be the woman, your God intended.” Uzo Umeh, Founder Of El Padrino
Today, we are sharing some useful business tips from Uzo Umeh. Uzo is the Founder of El Padrino and she is restauranteur who creates gourmet Mexican food in Lagos. It’s no surprise that she is often referred to as ‘The Taco Lady.’ Aside from creating delicious and affordable Mexican meals, Uzo’s mission is to redefine customer service standards […]
Making Power Moves! Nigerian Author, Farida Ado, Features In TIME’s 2018 “Next Generation Leaders” List
Her name is Farida Ado and she’s making power moves. The Nigeria author referred to as ‘Kano’s Jane Austen has made TIME’s 2018 “Next Generation Leaders” List. Farida Ado who writes her book in Hausa-is the author of six books featuring forbidden romance, polygamy and inter-generational drama. According to Time, her novels reflect the daily […]
“I am proud of starting something from nothing and to be able to leave a legacy.” Johanna Mukoki
Transitioning from a background in Pageantry, Johanna moved to launch Travel With Flair with two partners 18 years ago. Today, the company employs 800 staff country wide and they have offices in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban and Cape Town. Not only has Johanna been able to successfully grow her business, she is the first person from the African […]
“I have met people who thought I was crazy to imagine a project like this, but the passion I have keeps me going.” Suzie Wokabi
Running a business teaches you a lot of things. Trust us when we say it’s not for the fainthearted. Suzie Wokabi is a beauty entrepreneur and the Founder of Kenya’s first makeup brand, Suzie Beauty. Not only are her products affordable, they are also high-quality and tailor-made for the African woman living in the African climate. […]
Meet the Aghoghovbias; the four sisters taking chapman to the world
Growing up in a household with parents who found expression through food, Voke, Vona, Vese and Vome developed a deep love for food and experimenting with different recipes. This love for food has turned into Dvees, a business which pioneers West African fine dining and flavours through the creation of unique products, including their signature Chapman […]
Meet Funmi Alao, a woman making a difference in the real estate industry
Increasingly, more women are going into the real estate space and making their impact in their impact in the industry. Meet Funmi Alao, Managing Direct of Dazen Realtors Ltd. Due to her work in the real estate industry, she has been recognised as one of the top successful Nigerian women in the real estate sector. Formally […]
Here’s how Mariana Agness Francisco Eria turned her passion for flowers in a thriving floral design business
Whatever your passion is, you can work on it and turn it into something profitable. That is exactly what Mariana Agness Francisco Eria did. Mariana is the CEO of House of Agness, a floral design company inspired by modern, minimalistic aesthetics with a classic touch. Why did she decide to go into this business? Aside from being […]
“Success is not linear; you will experience ups and downs.” Rebecca Enonchong
“Work hard, think big and never give up. When you do experience success, stay humble. Success is not linear; you will experience ups and downs. Humility helps keep it all in perspective.” Rebecca Enonchong is a tech entrepreneur and the Founder of AppsTech, a global provider of enterprise application solutions serving clients in more than 50 […]