Manuela Kamadjou, an interior architecture and design entrepreneur, transforming homes and spaces in Cameroon  — Lionesses of Africa

Startup Story

After finishing business school, Manuela Kamadjou started her career in Finance in a Big Four company. She then shifted to the cosmetics industry in search of more reality! An entrepreneur since 2019, Manuela founded Kebe Home, a passion project that became an interior laboratory and whose mission is to use the power of design and culture to inspire people. 

Manuela Kamadjou created Kebe Home after 13 years building, transforming and sharing the stories of leaders, brands and stands through various strategic roles in Europe and Africa. Since establishing her firm in 2019, Manuela and her team have worked on a variety of projects, each unique in size, scope, and style. After developing the interior design department through various poetic projects, Kebe Home is launching THE NOMAD COLLECTION, a series of ethical culture-infused luxuries to bring inspiration to every creator in the world. Manuela is passionate about design, craftsmanship, retail, women & minorities empowerment, and development projects.

LoA spoke to founder Manuela Kamadjou this month to find out more…

What does your company do?

Interior Architecture and Design. We transform homes into spaces that truly enhance and elevate the lives of our clients. We do simple, authentic, and singular design, focusing on the power of architecture, natural materials, texture, custom furniture, art, and unique antique finds to capture the essence of each homeowner’s personality and lifestyle. Sustainability is a key value in our project, this is why we use local materials and invest in the transmission of the savoir-faire to new generations.