Taking Africa’s jewellery design talent to the world

At our recent Start-up Night! Africa event in London, we showcased some incredible women global brand builders, one of whom was Adele Dejak, whose bold jewellery designs bowled over the audience. The appeal was firstly a highly individual design aesthetic combined with a strong back story and a powerful creative and business ethos. It reminded me of how important it is to showcase the truly world class creative female entrepreneurial talent we have in Africa and to connect their brands to influential marketplaces. So all this month on Lionesses of Africa, we will be showcasing some of the most beautiful jewellery designs and businesses, emanating from the creative studios of leading women entrepreneurs from across the African continent. By sharing their stories, introducing their work, and hopefully inspiring new audiences and customers to buy their designs, we hope to stimulate a powerful new interest in African contemporary jewellery design, created by a new generation of talented women entrepreneurs. Read our latest feature on 24 of Africa’s most innovative jewellery designers and crafters.

Have yourself an inspired entrepreneurial day! - Melanie