It’s hard to believe that spice maker Adanne Uche (Founder, AdysAgro) started business from her humble kitchen. Adanne recently had the opportunity of welcoming Travis Adkins (CEO, of the U.S. African Development Foundation) to her offices. Adkins had this to say: “Whether personal or professional, at home or abroad I believe in the power of African and African Diasporan women entrepreneurs! “That’s why I support Adysgro, founded by Adanne Uche in her home kitchen in Lagos, Nigeria. Her all natural herbs 🌿 and spices 🌶️ are sumptuous and come in a wide variety of flavors! She also has a variety of honeys, palm…
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We choose to highlight the awesome work done by Funlayo Alabi (Founder, Shea Radiance – a natural skincare product line). Over many years, we have watched this entrepreneur, wittingly or unwittingly, grow her business exponentially by pursuing the progress principle, which says in summary: whether executing a huge project or simply producing a high-quality product or service, everyday progress – even the smallest wins – can make all the positive difference in how the workforce feels and performs. The more frequently people experience a sense of progress, the more likely they are to be creatively productive in the long…
Prolific film director and TV Producer, Tolulope Olamide Ajayi is set to premiere his first-time feature ‘Over the Bridge’ on October 18, 2023 – in the UK. Set in Lagos-Nigeria, Over the Bridge trails investment banker Folarin (Ozzy Agu) who is mired in secrets. Plagued by an alcohol problem and intermittent panic attacks, his life
Shalom Lloyd (Founder of Naturally Tiwa Skincare), has got to be one of the most creative people. Hear her: “So, when you order any Naturally Tiwa Skincare product, your order is fulfilled by the learners at MK SNAP (Milton Keynes Special Needs Advancement Project) 🥰” Angela Novell (CEO, MK SNAP) was delighted to have her Naturally Tiwa
Ifeoma Dike – Founder IddUK (R) The second edition of Frieze Seoul (September 06-09,2023) saw Ifeoma Dike (Art connoisseur and Consultant, and Founder of IDDUK) back in South Korea – her second visit after 10 years. The fair ran apace with Kiaf SEOUL. While in the country, Ifeoma quotes Juno Lee (a businessman who lived between Nairobi & Seoul, and one of a new wave of international art buyers acquiring art from Africa) as saying: “African art is now getting more attention from Korean & Japanese collectors.” Read Ms. Dike’s detailed musings while in South Korea. Also read more about…
Back in September 2023, Ife Durosinmi-Etti (founder, Herconomy) was flashed across the surface of the Nasdaq Tower in New York’s Time Square. Incredibly, she’s back again – this time as a proud Milestone Champion of the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center – basically for the important work done by Herconomy in promoting Gender Equality. Ife Durosinmi-Etti – Founder, Herconmy (L) Gary Stewart – MD, Techstars NYC 📸 Ife Durosinmi-Etti Says Ife: “Over the last 8 years, they [Nasdaq] have built a coalition of support which shows up for entrepreneurs everywhere [and] every way, and I have benefited from them immensely. I look forward to more❤️Congratulations…