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Image of the Day / Lionesses of Africa celebrates 10 Years!
Celebrating 10 years of impact…Our Image of the Day is a reminder to ourselves of how important it is to celebrate key milestones reached on our entrepreneurial journeys. Today is a very special Lionesses of Africa anniversary, so we would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge each and every one of the inspirational women entrepreneurs in our Lionesses community. You are the reason we exist, and your challenges and successes are what keep us motivated to help you all on your growth journeys. So let’s keep sharing, inspiring and connecting, and building the sustainable, job creating businesses that Africa needs.
Image of the Day / Bola Nangabe
Storytelling through textiles…For a fresh take on African textiles, take a look at design entrepreneur, Masego Madzwamuse’s business and brand, Bola Nangabe, in Botswana. She created her design label to blend sustainable fashion principles with the art of storytelling through African textiles. Inspired by the hues and textures of the Kgalagadi desert, her luxury brand embodies the richness of desert landscapes. Using carefully chosen fabrics from across the continent, Masego creates clothing for individuals on the move, eager to embrace their authenticity. @bolanangabe
Image of the Day / Frangipani Flores
Floral fantasy…If you want to give the gift of flowers for that special occasion or event, then Irina Samade, founder and floral designer at Frangipani Flores in Mozambique, has just what you need. She was inspired to start her business after working with Floral Art for 15 years having taken a number of specialist floral arrangement courses in Portugal, Brazil, USA and Mozambique. Her passion for flowers started very early with her mother growing violets in their garden. Today, Irina is a specialist in floral design and is constantly inspired by the work of renowned florists around the world. @frangipani.flores
Image of the Day / Dear Rae Jewellery
Luxury wedding bands…If you are looking for unique wedding bands for that special occasion, then the talented Karin Rae Matthee who founded Cape Town-based Dear Rae Jewellery in 2010, has just what you need. She crafts jewellery that celebrates the beauty and ease of simplicity and this translates into functional jewellery that can be worn every day, or created for those special occasions such as weddings. @dearrae
Image of the Day / Tuba By Ararat
Designer basketware…We love seeing design and manufacturing businesses that make an impact and create jobs on the African continent, and Ararat Tamirat, founder and ceo of Tuba By Ararat in Ethiopia, is doing just that. Founded in early 2020, it focuses on improving the lives of local women by harnessing their skills and establishing a world-class basket production industry in the country. Tuba By Ararat has already created sustainable job opportunities for more than 35 women in rural areas and Ararat’s vision is to employ up to 500 women by 2030 and she has plans to open a series of branch retail shops too. @tuba_by_ararat
Image of the Day / AAKS
Luxury woven wall-decor…If you are looking for a unique, handcrafted piece of wall decor for your home or office, then take a look at these beautiful wall mats created by award-winning designer Akosua Afriyie-Kumi and her AAKS brand in Ghana. We love seeing how luxury and quality can combine with traditional designs in Africa, and AAKS is creating beautiful accessories and decor pieces that are changing perceptions of Africa through fashion and interior design. Discerning buyers in some of the most cosmopolitan fashion capitals of the world are very familiar with the luxury AAKS brand, and Akosua regular exhibits at some of the most prestigious fashion and accessory showcase events around the world. @a.a.k.s
Image of the Day / Eva Sonaike
Africa-inspired fabric…We are big fans of Eva Sonaike, the talented Nigerian interior designer and lifestyle brand creator, and we love her latest work on this 1980s-inspired three-seater sofa from the RobertLangfordLondon x Eva Sonaike collaboration! This showpiece features Eva’s vibrant green Ife fabric. Like the rest of the world, we love the African aesthetic which is increasingly finding its way into global interior design, and no-one celebrates it better than Eva Sonaike. She continues to inspire through her London-based interiors and lifestyle brand of the same name, creating luxurious textiles, home-décor and accessories with a distinctive and vibrant West-African aesthetic that is winning fans at home and abroad. @evasonaike
Image of the Day / Powa Clothing
Eco-conscious clothing…Chinenye Macuacua is the visionary founder of Powa Clothing in Mozambique, a company dedicated to the art of upcycling, breathing new life into discarded clothing while also crafting fresh garments from deadstock fabrics. Chinenye has been the driving force behind her business for five years, demonstrating both her passion for sustainability and her creative prowess. Her dreams extend beyond her solo venture, aspiring to build a community of empowered, eco-conscious fashion enthusiasts who share her commitment to breathe new life into the old. @p.o.w.a_
Image of the Day / Suzie Beauty
Marvellous Make-up…When you need to take your make-up routine to the next level, professional Kenyan make-up brand, Suzie Beauty, founded by Suzie Wokabi, has you covered. Suzie founded her successful business and brand back in 2001, and today it is recognised as Kenya's first homegrown makeup brand. Her vision is to provide consumers with a high quality brand of cosmetics at fair prices. Her company specializes in the latest and most current natural products and exceptional colour ranges inspired by the African continent. @suziebeautyke
Image of the Day / The Nanjala Company
Green gifting ideas… Bring a little greenery into people’s lives with gifts that will last, such as this stunning orange seedling in an individual pot from The Nanjala Company in Kenya, founded by Teresa Nanjala Lubano. This online store creates customized gift items and eye-catching potted plants, all locally sourced and made in Kenya. The business joins hands with small-scale artisans and craftsmen across Kenya to produce and deliver high-quality handmade gifts and accessories for men and women. @shopnanjala
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