Made It Here Podcast Kelo Okeke

Sindiso Nyoni, also known as R!OT; is a Zimbabwean graphic artist based in South Africa. On this episode, he takes us through his amazing journey from a kid growing up in Bulawayo to being one of the few designers who’s first name has become a brand. Sindiso’s story is truly inspiring and it's refreshing to hear him touch on topics decision making, freelancing, family and legacy and breaking down barriers facing people of color in the design world in a way he's rarely done in previous interviews. You definitely should listen in!

Desola Falomo is the creative director and founder of Twenty Six, a fashion brand she started after she borrowed her cousin’s sewing machine and taught herself to sew.

Having seen her parents thrive at entrepreneurship, it was only a matter of time before she took a shot at it herself but this was after she’s gotten degrees in Architecture from Nigeria and the UK. Desola’s journey has morphed overtime and has come to include incursions into interior and set design and it’s super exciting because she’s only just getting started!

On the first episode of this rather short new season, I speak to Rotimi Fernandez Dawodu, founder of Majestic Management Company and he shares his very interesting journey to being a sports intermediary.

Rotimi’s story is one of grit, perseverance and the bravery to make the tough calls at critical points during his journey. I enjoyed this conversation a whole lot and I’m sure you will too.

Naeto C needs little to no introduction as he’s moved the culture over the course of his career, but very little is known about the man behind the music and his journey. I spent time with Naeto recently and this episode is a result of our conversations, recorded over a period of time and condensed into a 1 hour episode; where we cover everything from career, to family, Nigerian politics and even SARS/ police brutality.

Damie Idowu always had a passion for fashion, even before she had a terminology for it and this love for fashion has taken her on a most interesting journey which culminated in her creating Míe, a conscious brand with sustainability as a key part of their ethos.

Piriye Isokrari or Peedi Picasso, as he is popularly known, built the Aristokrat Group from the ground up. Starting from humble beginnings in Port Harcourt, Nigeria 10 years ago, to the power house it currently is today and on this episode, he talks us through his journey and shares from his wealth of knowledge and experience.