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By Anikela
“ …. building my businesses has been a fulfilling but challenging journey, but building the next generation of successful creative entrepreneurs is my definition of ultimate fulfilment”
-Serial Entrepreneur Andrea Iyamah, founder of SEED AMBITION
In a world where innovation and creativity are highly valued, platforms that support and nurture the growth of designers and creators play a crucial role. Seed Ambition has recently made its mark through the ‘Seed Ambition Creative Entrepreneurship Grant’ which offered grants to five creative businesses, providing them with the necessary resources to take their businesses to new heights.
SEED Ambition is a platform founded by Serial Entrepreneur, Andreah Iyama, and they are dedicated to providing resources for growth and development of African creatives with careers and businesses within the fashion, beauty, art, design and media spaces. They provide access to networking, partnerships, classes and financing to aid the structure and growth of creative businesses.
The Creative entrepreneurship grant for this year was intended to help creatives who are new in the industry grow their businesses and five beneficiaries were chosen. The businesses were reviewed and selected based on the criteria that their credentials are verified.
Founded by Dolapo Morgan, Refine Studios is a lifestyle jewellery brand with stunning high quality and long lasting gold pieces created for the modern woman. Founded on the premise that just like gold and other pieces of jewellery are refined in fire before they become a beautiful piece of jewellery, they encourage the community to also embrace the process of refinement into the fullness of who God created them to be. They are committed to empowering their customers and challenging them to evolve into who they are meant to be. They are located in Lagos, Nigeria.
Planners are essential in our day to day life and BossPlus1 is a design and creative business established in South Africa by Onthantile Makgalemela, BossPlus1 offers women with big ideas the tools they need to go after their dreams. These tools include journals, planners, stationeries, diaries and other resources that are curated to inspire an intentional way of living.
Nigerian Photographer, Victor Samuel founded a creative photography studio that offers services such as weddings and individual portrait shoots. Their studio also serves other creatives, like makeup artists, photographers, videographers and all forms of creative expressions.
Adobea Williams and Mama Yaa Bimah are the co-founders of Nomad wear, a handcrafted footwear brand based in Accra Ghana which was founded in 2019 by the women who were inspired by their love for lifestyle, travel and design. They also wanted to challenge the notions of made in Ghana products by promoting the authenticity and value of their products. They initially started out as a female footwear brand but recently expanded to making male footwear as well.
The impact of these grants goes beyond the individual recipients. By investing in the growth of these designers and creators, the platform is contributing to the overall development of the creative industry. It is through initiatives like these that new ideas are born, boundaries are pushed, and the world is enriched with innovative products and experiences.
Seed Ambition’s decision to offer grants to five designers and creators is a testament to their commitment to fostering creativity and supporting the growth of small businesses. By providing financial assistance, mentorship, and a supportive community, they are empowering these individuals to realise their full potential and make a lasting impact in their respective fields.
To leverage on their learning, networking, mentorship and financial resources of the platform, head over to Seed Ambition.com and you can also sign up to their newsletter to access free tips, events and opportunities on how to run a more successful creative business.
The impact of these grants goes beyond the individual recipients. By investing in the growth of these designers and creators, the platform is contributing to the overall development of the creative industry. It is through initiatives like these that new ideas are born, boundaries are pushed, and the world is enriched with innovative products and experiences.
Seed Ambition’s decision to offer grants to five designers and creators is a testament to their commitment to fostering creativity and supporting the growth of small businesses. By providing financial assistance, mentorship, and a supportive community, they are empowering these individuals to realize their full potential and make a lasting impact in their respective fields.
To leverage on their learning, networking, mentorship and and financial resources of the platform, head over to Seed Ambition.com and you can also sign up to their newsletter to access free tips, events and opportunities on how to run a more successful creative business.
