Solange Hebert Mekontchou wants to manufacture in Africa
Well-oiled organization
Solange, only 27 years old, embodies versatility and determination. Originally from Cameroon, she brilliantly juggles several hats. Founder of Collections Versatile, consultant in IT project management and head of the association OJEDDA – Organisation des Jeunes Engagés pour le Développement Durable en Afrique, she demonstrates that organization and a dedicated team are the keys to successfully coordinating these three activities. Long accustomed to working alone, Solange realized the importance of having dedicated teams for each project. These activities, aligned with her personal vision and goals, demonstrate her desire to make a positive contribution to the world around her.
Versatile Collections: the brand of Solange Herbert Mekontchou
Collections Versatile, the fruit of Solange’s passion for fashion and travel, stands out for its innovative concept of modular, transformable clothing for female travelers. Learning the rudiments of sewing from her grandmother, she developed the brand with a clear ambition: to become the benchmark for travel clothing. Through this adventure, she combines family heritage, self-taught know-how (thanks to YouTube) and consultations with experts in the field. Solange brings a personal touch to every creation.
New Made in Africa Collection: the strong commitment of Solange Hebert Mekontchou
Solange doesn’t stop there. She is currently working on the Versatile 2.0 project and plans to change her business model by offering a collection made in Africa.
This decision, motivated by personal and economic considerations, aims to contribute to job creation on the continent. Her travels to Cameroon and Morocco underline her commitment to exploring local know-how and developing a collection based on the skills of the people she meets. Solange embodies a generation of entrepreneurs, combining passion, social commitment and creativity. Her career bears witness to an innovative approach to the fashion industry, blending tradition, modernity and social responsibility. An inspiration that shapes the future with boldness and determination. The same determination can be found in the profile of another Senegal-based entrepreneur, Romzy, a creative and ambitious self-taught man.
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