After her studies in Canada and a career in communications, Christel Yapobi-Tano made the bold choice to return to Côte d’Ivoire. Here, she founded Kente Sky Spa, a wellness center that has made a name for itself in Abidjan through its radical commitment to 100% African and natural luxury treatments.
Zak Koné, founder of Ivorian fashion house Pelebe, has turned his passion into an ambitious brand. Born of frustration at the gap between African fashion and international standards, Pelebe was created to make fashion from the continent universal.
After 25 years at the head of her own practice for AXA Assurance Maroc, this actuarial expert made an inspiring conversion, making art her new career. Now a recognized painter and founder of her eponymous brand, she uses her sense of precision to transform her pictorial works into luxury leather goods.
Fatouma Allele Bally, founder of Inaz Concept Store in Bamako, has established herself as a key fashion figure. Far from being a simple retailer, she defines herself as an ambassador of African creativity.
Niamien embodies African quiet luxury. Ornaments and jewelry are strong elements of her logo-free collections. Network marketing has always been favored over communication on social networks.
Natasha Bibi-Derenne is Associate Director of International Programs at HEC Paris. She shares her committed career path, her mission to train African leaders through programs adapted to the realities of the continent, and her vision of education as a lever for transformation and sustainable development in Africa.
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