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Zuwaira Ikharo Shuaib, an entrepreneur building a leading natural baby skincare brand in Nigeria

August 22, 2020 Melanie Hawken
Zuwaira Ikharo Shuaib, founder of Amal Botanicals Baby Care (Nigeria)

Zuwaira Ikharo Shuaib, founder of Amal Botanicals Baby Care (Nigeria)

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When you are a mother to triplets, you have first hand knowledge of just what babies need when it comes to natural skincare, and that is certainly the case with Zuwaira Ikharo Shuaib, founder of Amal Botanicals Baby Care. She has a big vision to be a leading natural baby skincare brand in Africa.

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In Startup Story Tags Nigeria, Natural Wellness, Baby Clothing & Products
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Asma Dukanda - The startup story of a unique baby clothing entrepreneur celebrating traditional South African textile design

May 17, 2015 Melanie Hawken
Asma Dukanda, founder of Mokopu (South Africa)

Asma Dukanda, founder of Mokopu (South Africa)

The African marketplace for beautifully designed and crafted baby and children’s wear and toy products is continually growing, and with it are emerging some wonderful new design talents in this space. South African entrepreneur, Asma Dukanda, is just such a talent, creating a great new niche for herself and her clothing and products, all of which celebrate the best of the country’s traditional fabric design culture.  

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Rainat Komolafe - The startup story of a Nigerian entrepreneur taking all the stress out of shopping for your baby

April 26, 2015 Melanie Hawken
Rainat Komolafe, founder of Babies Essence, Nigeria

Rainat Komolafe, founder of Babies Essence, Nigeria

For new parents-to-be in Nigeria, planning for the new arrival can be a little daunting, particularly if it is a first baby. So, entrepreneur Rainat Komolafe has created a startup business, Babies Essence, taking all the guess work and effort out of the process, providing a genuinely one-stop shop for everything needed to welcome the new member of the family into the world.

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