Podcast

Art historian, founder of the Musée d’Ouidah and first woman to preside over the Villa Médicis, Marie-Cécile Zinsou doesn’t just show works of art. She is leading a cultural battle to ensure that Africa regains possession of its own narrative.

From international import-export to the promotion of African textiles, Léa Ouattara combines fashion and social impact. With the third edition of her “Textil’Art Africa” competition, Léa aims to transform African know-how into a solid lever for international development.

From luxury jewelry in Marseille to crochet workshops in Antananarivo, Laetitia Joly’s career is an ode to high standards and travel. Co-founder of Mad House, she breathes modernity into the traditional Malagasy basket, making it an object of international desire.

In the fashion industry, there are those who parade and those who build. Georgette Griffiths belongs firmly in the latter category. Co-founder of Fashion Week by Elie Kuame, she brings rigor and passion to a fast-changing sector. From Parisian design to African...

The interview with Fadil Alidou is a masterclass in resilience and professionalism. He proves that with method, a strong visual culture and a keen ear for customer needs, it’s possible to build a top-level career.

Head of consultancy firm l’Ecrin and creator of the web series HERITAGES, Doris Bello Castel is working to ensure that African excellence is no longer an exception, but a global standard. In this exclusive interview, she shares her vision of authentic luxury, rooted in the identity and core values of its creators.