Alache in Conversation

Plant care has a reputation for being difficult(I mean, there’s a half dead plant in my living room right now ). But Ekondo believes it doesn't have to be, and they’re trying to let the world know.  In this episode of Alache in Conversation (AIC) , Effiom, the founder of Ekondo Life tells us how thoughtful design, education, and accessibility are changing the way people bring nature into thei...

For years, African women have been expected to fit into clothes. Malite asks a different question: what if clothes were made to fit African women instead? In Episode 2 of Alache in Conversation, we sit down with Oluchi, the founder of Malite to talk about designing for real bodies, challenging industry standards, and building a fashion brand that begins with the women it serves. What does it take...

In the first episode of Alache in Conversation(AIC), we sit down with Somto, founder of Imagio Living to discuss craftsmanship, entrepreneurship, resilience, and the realities of building a business when everything seems to be working against you. From losing a factory to fire to never having nepa light in his factory, to choosing to rebuild, Somto shares an honest account of the challenges, lesso...