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Unlock the Secrets to African Owned Businesses in UK
Explore real-life stories of African entrepreneurs in the UK packed with insights, challenges, and proven strategies you can apply.
See exactly how they went from Zero to Heroes in their own words:
From Burgers to Buildings: How Sanmi Adegoke, a Nigerian Entrepreneur, Transformed His Life Through Real Estate in the UK
Discover how Sanmi Adegoke went from flipping burgers at McDonald’s to closing £170M in UK real estate deals. As CEO of Rehoboth Property International, he shares how faith, vision, and creative strategy helped him build a multimillion-pound empire serving niche markets.
How Gbemi Okunlola Built a £1.4M/Year Luxury Bridal Brand from Her Bedroom
From sewing dresses at 18 to designing viral wedding gowns worn by celebrities, Gbemi Okunlola built Alonuko into a $1.4M/year luxury bridal brand. Discover how the young Nigerian founder turned a passion into a global business with clients across the UK, US, and Africa.
From 23 Orders to £2M/Year: How Fisayo Longe Built Kai Collective Into a Global Fashion Brand
From a failed launch to a $2M/year fashion brand, Fisayo Longe’s Kai Collective is redefining luxury for women worldwide. Discover how she turned setbacks into viral success, built a cult following, and scaled a global brand through bold design, community, and digital strategy.
How Ama Amo-Agyei Accidentally Built a £12.5M Haircare Empire from Her Mum’s Kitchen
Discover how Ama Amo-Agyei accidentally turned a homemade hair remedy into Plantmade—a thriving 8-figure beauty brand. From job loss to global success, learn the viral marketing, branding, and product strategies behind her £12.5M journey.
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