"Our vision is to establish ourselves as a leading Pan-African brand that supports women’s financial independence. We would be bridging gender financing gaps not only in Nigeria but in other African countries and expand to the US and other markets as well. We plan to improve our processes, grow our community to 100,000 women, and expand our service offerings to include a financial literacy learning platform for women."

"Through my work, I have found satisfaction in being able to meet people from different backgrounds. Also, being able to create moments of uplifting for women and drive positive change has been fulfilling."

"Women make up 50% of the population and play a key role in nation-building and many of them manage small businesses to make a living as a result of unemployment but they are not getting the funding or the financial advice they need to be successful. So, I decided to start a company that focused on women and addressed these issues, and I started on this journey with the savings I had."

"My biggest advice for women who want to start a business is to know your “why”. I feel that your why is an important compass for achieving your vision. It is also very important to believe in yourself and also surround yourself with people who share your passion and can understand the vision. When starting a business, connecting with other women in entrepreneurship and building a strong network would be beneficial for guidance and support."

"Invest in financial education and do what you have learnt."

"We are an organization that powers financing for female entrepreneurs while also equipping them with the knowledge they need to succeed in business. The work we do helps to reduce the gender financing gap in African countries by giving women the opportunity to access business loans and by providing financial education to women. We also offer business training services to women."

"Be curious, stay flexible and keep learning. Its ok to make mistakes and learn from them, its ok to ask questions if you don’t understand."

"Another experience that ignited my passion was from the time I spent working with a seed funding company from 2015 to 2018. I had the opportunity to sit on panels, review pitch decks, and visit different seed investing companies. I noticed that women were notably absent, and it bothered me a lot because the higher I went on the corporate ladder, the fewer women I saw."

"IUf you don’t want to work full time don’t become an entrepreneur."

"Always remember you are a constant in your life."

"When it comes to our work, funding! With more funds, we can do more."

"Love yourself enough to plan for your quality of life and the best of your financial stability is that you can now have the ability to pull someone else up."

"Have a growth mindset."

"The same effort you put into changing your style to look updated, put that in your financial life"

"Demystifying technology and STEM early on in girl’s life/education – it’s not magic, and you don’t have to be a genius. We should encourage curiosity and not assume that because one doesn’t have an interest in STEM courses when they are younger automatically means they won’t change their minds as they grow and learn more."

"An empowered woman can change the course of a generation."

"I thank God for it and all the experience as it has helped shape me to the powerful force that I am today in the music industry and personal life."

"It is a mans world, so they like to say and think but we all know that really isn’t the case – for me women just need to work together a lot more"

"Am I a feminist? Yes , you can say that but I am also a great lover of human beings, freedom, justice, economic well being and human rights."

"And honestly, I will give everything to ensure that it happens. That is my own contribution to our nation, Nigeria."

"Overcoming Obstacles is the True Measure of Success."

"I pride myself on being a person who is able to juggle several balls in the air at the same time. It takes a lot of hard work, a lot of diligence."

"The courage to think and act differently does not come overnight; it takes time."

"My goal is to make the world a more beautiful place for women and young girls. You're either part of this or you are part of it."

"Don't think too much of yourself, go easy on yourself life can be fun, others don't take you serious anyways."

"People perish for lack of knowledge."

"Life has taught me to also to be persistent and consistent with my passion."

"Life has taught me not to be discouraged and not to be distracted in the pursuit of whatever I believe in."

"Adirée has created this kind of trend where people are understanding [that] by creating Africa Fashion Week in [global] fashion capitals, you’re kind of bridging both worlds. You’re allowing these business transactions to happen or to be built on platform that everyone knows and loves, which is fashion"

"I think what makes African fashion different from other fashion is the sustainability. … As much as we want to shy away from talking about the hardships and the economic disparities in Africa, at the end of the day it is still a developing continent"

"Children carry the hopes for our brighter tomorrow and the dreams of our happy future."

"Life becomes more meaningful when you realize you’ll never get the same moment twice."

"Africa is everywhere. We are highlighting the fact that African fashion is something that not only inspires people on the continent or is of interest to people on the continent but it’s competitive globally"

"They are teaching women how to be self-reliant and helping to develop their business skills by hiring them, helping them to create clothes. When you’re supporting designers from Africa who manufacture in Africa, it’s that sustainable impact that they are having"

"Our goal is to make Africa a reference destination for luxury brands. Adiree observed the way Africa is seen and what happened for designers who associated with us during our Fashion Week"

"The positive perception of African fashion is due to a couple of factors, and actors"

"Indeed entrepreneurs are the lifeblood of a Nation’s economy. Cheers to all SMEs across the world, especially those here in Africa, creating jobs and driving economic change."

"You can have a job or you can have a career, and if you’re lucky, you can have a calling."

"My dream for Africa is to promote our own fashion. The continent has many millionaires. They should be able to spend for fashion products right at home. It is a starting point for a process of responsibility for national brands"