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Founder of Maison Kanté, Maïmouna Kanté-Quentrec breaks with clichés by highlighting Africa, the world’s third-largest tea producer, through exceptional infusions and the Attaya ceremony.

Amélie Essesse specializes in heritage conservation and management, and has chosen earth as her preferred material. Her approach goes beyond bricks: it’s a plea for housing that respects the environment, valorizes local know-how and is part of the great dynamic of African soft power.

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.