Gabriella Onah

Alache in Conversation

Business EN ↓ 3 episodes

Welcome to Alache in Conversation! Alache means 'you have people', and at its core Alache is about celebrating the work of Nigerian hands. The stories, the craft and the intention behind what we create. Across Nigeria, there are people shaping the culture in quiet but powerful ways. This show is about sitting with them, understanding their process, and hearing the stories behind the things we see and use everyday. It features long form conversations with Nigerian founders, makers artisans and creatives, the people behind the products. We are exploring what it truly takes to create in Nigeria....

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Gabriella Onah

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The Plants are not that hard to Keep Alive ft Effiom of Ekondo Life 09.07.2026 36:31

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...

Malitè makes Clothes for the body of an African Woman ft Oluchi of Malitè 02.07.2026 48:55

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...

The Factory that Burned but kept Going ft Somto of Imagio Living 27.06.2026 39:48

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...