Quote of the Day — Blog — Lionesses of Africa

Quote of the Day by Marieme Esther Dassanou

November 20, 2022 Melanie Hawken

“African Development Bank Group is committed to accelerating women entrepreneurs’ ability to access finance by unlocking up to $5 billion by 2026.”

Esther Dassanou, Manager, Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa (AFAWA), African Development Bank Group

Quote of the Day by Marieme Esther Dassanou

March 8, 2022 Melanie Hawken

“The African Development Bank, through its AFAWA initiative, is committed to accelerating women entrepreneurs’ ability to access finance and the required knowledge to get back on their growth path.”

Marieme Esther Dassanou, Manager, Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa (AFAWA), African Development Bank Group

Quote of the Day by Sara Bouazza

September 6, 2021 Melanie Hawken

Sara Bouazza, founder, SOSdigital (Morocco)

“What gives me the most satisfaction is that I enjoy what I do, I learn every day, I challenge myself to improve.”

Sara Bouazza, founder, SOSdigital (Morocco)

Quote of the Day by Kah Walla

August 30, 2021 Melanie Hawken

Kah Walla, founder, STRATEGIES! (Cameroon)

“It is how well you learn from your failure and how quickly you recover from it that will build your success.”

Kah Walla, founder, STRATEGIES! (Cameroon)

Quote of the Day by Eugenia Langa

May 3, 2021 Melanie Hawken

Eugenia Langa, founder, Nweba (Mozambique)

“My aspirations are to see more local companies being able to provide services to the major projects, especially in the Oil & Gas Sector and less dependent on the external markets.”

Eugenia Langa, founder, Nweba (Mozambique)

Quote of the Day by Millicent Motsoeri

March 30, 2021 Melanie Hawken

Millicent Motsoeri, founder, Heita Ngamla Holidays (South Africa)

“Remember your dream is big and it won’t take a day to build, hence you must persevere and be patient. You are a winner!”

Millicent Motsoeri, founder, Heita Ngamla Holidays (South Africa)

Quote of the Day Leidemara Ramos

February 12, 2021 Melanie Hawken

Leidemara Ramos, co-founder, Resermar Reservas Online (Cape Verde)

“Our company is a family, which grows and strengthens itself, and this expands our horizons constantly.”

Leidemara Ramos, co-founder, Resermar Reservas Online (Cape Verde)

Quote of the Day by Bella Ikeme

January 25, 2021 Melanie Hawken

Bella Ikeme, founder, ASPIRE Luxury Magazine (Nigeria)

“It is my desire that partnership and collaborations are made between our home-grown African brands and more established foreign brands”

Bella Ikeme, founder, ASPIRE Luxury Magazine (Nigeria)

Quote of the Day by Marta Mulongo

January 19, 2021 Melanie Hawken

Marta Mulongo, founder, MM Coaching (Mozambique)

“I get satisfaction when I see women move out of their comfort zone, face their fears, and create a life full of purpose”

Marta Mulongo, founder, MM Coaching (Mozambique)

Quote of the Day by Adele Dejak

January 11, 2021 Melanie Hawken

Adele Dejak, founder of Adele Dejak (Kenya)

“My big dream would be to become the Coco Chanel of Africa. It doesn’t get bigger than that.”

Adele Dejak, founder of Adele Dejak (Kenya)

Quote of the Day by Agnes Chikukwa Hove

January 6, 2021 Melanie Hawken

Agnes Chikukwa Hove, founder, Sequor Consulting (South Africa)

“Your life has a purpose. Your story is important. Your dreams count.”

Agnes Chikukwa Hove, founder, Sequor Consulting (South Africa)

Quote of the Day from Zamaswazi Mfisi

December 9, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Zamaswazi Mfisi, founder, Indilang (South Africa)

“What gives me the most satisfaction is being able to create something which can be a legacy business for my children and my children’s children.”

Zamaswazi Mfisi, founder, Indilang (South Africa)

Quote of the Day by Catherine Mahugu

December 7, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Catherine Mahugu, founder of Chiswara (Kenya)

“My vision is to champion new ideas that transform society’s systems, provide benefits for everyone and improve the lives of millions of people.”

Catherine Mahugu, founder of Chiswara (Kenya)

Quote of the Day by Olubukola Asafa

November 24, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Olubukola Asafa, founder, Oba Couture (Nigeria)

“My vision of taking ‘Made in Nigeria’ goods onto the international scene and ensuring they can compete favorably with their global counterparts, is what drives me to attain more.”

Olubukola Asafa, founder, Oba Couture (Nigeria)

Quote of the Day by Emily Kandanga, Lwando Mufune and Lwimba Mufune

November 12, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Emily Kandanga, Lwando Mufune and Lwimba Mufune, co-founders of Sweat Fitness (Namibia)

“What makes us special is our commitment to maintain quality in everything we do.”

Emily Kandanga, Lwando Mufune and Lwimba Mufune, co-founders of Sweat Fitness (Namibia)

Quote of the Day by Cindy Maleombho-Codo

November 11, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Cindy Maleombho-Codo, founder of Indoka Creative (Cote d’Ivoire)

“Creating a niche for yourself and your business is key.”

Cindy Maleombho-Codo, founder of Indoka Creative (Cote d’Ivoire)

Quote of the Day by Sr. Julia ‘Masina Mafike

November 10, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Sr. Julia ‘Masina Mafike, founder of JMM Beekeeping (Lesotho)

“Together we can change the world, without the help of Government, and be proud of what we are doing or producing.”

Sr. Julia ‘Masina Mafike, founder of JMM Beekeeping (Lesotho)

Quote of the Day by Kerryne Krause

November 4, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Kerryne Krause, founder and CEO, I-Slices Innovations (South Africa)

“We are meaning makers who generate wealth for all through inspiration, innovation and unwavering resolve.”

Kerryne Krause, founder and CEO, I-Slices Innovations (South Africa)

Quote of the Day by Eugenia Langa

November 3, 2020 Melanie Hawken

“My dream is to be part of my country's growth on a level where everything can be sourced locally.”

Eugenia Langa, founder, Nweba (Mozambique)

Quote of the Day by Margaret Hirsch

November 2, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Margaret Hirsch, co-founder and Executive Director, Hirsch’s (South Africa)

“I am passionate about South Africa. We live in a country of wealth and abundance and it’s up to us as entrepreneurs to ensure this country goes from strength to strength.”

Margaret Hirsch, co-founder and Executive Director, Hirsch’s (South Africa)