Safietou Seck, a fashion entrepreneur from Senegal blending African and Western cultures in her designs — Lionesses of Africa

Tell us a little about your team

Our team is composed of 5 women and 6 men. All of them passionate about fashion. What is amazing to me is that most of them are self-made people who have never been to fashion school or even finished high-school. They just love what they do and believe in the company and the brand.

Share a little about your entrepreneurial journey. And do you come from an entrepreneurial background?

I am an economist by training but passionate about fashion. I have always been an entrepreneur because I think that the only way to make a change in this world is to do it yourself without having an expectation of anybody. Moreover, I firmly believe that Africa has a lot offer to the world, so I feel like I have to help the continent prove it … in fashion.

What are your future plans and aspirations for your company?

It is to be the African reference point for high-end, traditional-modern fashion for women within the next 5 years.