Tiwa Savage Promises To Endorse me- Lady Shoe Maker (CEO Aeesha collections)
By Kemi Mobuse - Monday, April 04, 2016
The CEO of Aeesha collections can be said to have been in the right place at the right time, when she attended the Lagos conference “The Internet Entrepreneur” where she was chanced to meet the popular Nigerian singer-songwriter, recording artist, performer and actress who promised to endorse her shoe Line.
Miss Raufu Aeessha who shared her experience at the conference said; she has been turned down severally by investors because she is a woman.
In her words : Every time i spoke to an investor to help make my business grow i am turned down. Is it because i am a woman?
KMB sat down with her for a quick interview, excerpts below.....
Kemi Mobuse blog: Can we meet you?
Kemi Mobuse blog: What do you do?
Aeesha collections: My name is Raufu Aishat. I own the brand Aeesha. collections. A bespoke shoe and bag making outfit based in Lagos
Am in my twenties. I hail from kwara state but born and bred in Lagos
Am in my twenties. I hail from kwara state but born and bred in Lagos
Kemi Mobuse blog: What is Aeesha collection about?
Aeesha collections: Aeesha collections create a sustained unique shoe industry for men and women. We are also aimed at carving shoe sense niche for classy men and women who love to be creative and stylish with their shoe style at very affordable price.
Aeesha collections are created to design shoes for men and women who want to culturally fit into the society. Aeesha collections also emphasize importance of made in Nigeria, alluring styles, latest trends and the uniqueness of their clients.
Aeesha collections are created to design shoes for men and women who want to culturally fit into the society. Aeesha collections also emphasize importance of made in Nigeria, alluring styles, latest trends and the uniqueness of their clients.
Kemi Mobuse blog: What inspired you to go into this field?
Aeesha collections: Hmmmmmmmm.....I love shoes so much especially male shoes. Anytime I see a male shoe, I just wish there is a feminine version of it but aside that, I love female shoes also but not as much as I love male shoes.
Kemi Mobuse blog: You mean to say, you love making male shoe or love wearing it?
Aeesha collections: I produce female shoes too flats, slippers, sandals, wedges and all but, My area of concentration is more on the male so basically I produce more of male than female. So anytime I produce a male shoe I try as much as I can to make the feminine version of it
And that's what I put on a lot of time
And that's what I put on a lot of time
Kemi Mobuse blog: And how old is your brand?
Aeesha collections: My brand is five years, or lets say; Will be five years on the 11th of April
Kemi Mobuse blog: How has the market reception been?
Aeesha collections: The fact that it’s handmade alone is attractive to a lot of people. People are interested in styles, trendy and bespoke
Kemi Mobuse blog: What do you think sets you apart from others in same field?
Aeesha collections: What makes Aeesha collections different from every other hand made shoe brand is the fact that we are pay attention to details
Kemi Mobuse blog: Any challenges so far?
Aeesha collections: Yes lots of them: Investors......it's a major challenge getting an investor for the business.
When I talk to a lot of accomplished people about it, a lot of them do say they can't invest because am a woman
It’s been on like that for a while now, and it’s a major challenge.
I have other colleagues too that am sure they are going through the same tin
It’s been on like that for a while now, and it’s a major challenge.
I have other colleagues too that am sure they are going through the same tin
Kemi Mobuse blog: How is it now? Do you now have investors?
Aeesha collections: Presently none
Kemi Mobuse blog: I saw a picture of you with Tiwa savage, what was that about?
Aeesha collections: That was the picture we both snapped at the Youth Enterprise Conference event two days ago.Where she declared she will give my business an endorsement deal
Kemi Mobuse blog: Wow! That's nice
Kemi Mobuse blog: Has she done that yet?
Aeesha collections: The deal is yet to be endorsed but it will be publicized and declared when it’s done. Then I can tell what exactly the endorsement deal is all about. It's still in progress and we are working on it
Kemi Mobuse blog: What have you learnt from being an entrepreneur?
Aeesha collections: I Have learnt never to give up on what you love doing,
I never would have come this far because there was a time I totally gave up on this but grace gave me strength
And I have also learnt to never stop inspiring people
I love inspiring a lot of people to start something of their own aside the salary job thing. And I have seen a lot of people grow through that.
I never would have come this far because there was a time I totally gave up on this but grace gave me strength
And I have also learnt to never stop inspiring people
I love inspiring a lot of people to start something of their own aside the salary job thing. And I have seen a lot of people grow through that.
Kemi Mobuse blog: Any advice for future entrepreneurs?
Aeesha collections: They shouldn't give up on their business.....because on the long run, that salary job won’t be there anymore but what you know how to do, will speak for you, so they should try as much as possible to give their business audience the best they can.
I Am a testimony to that
I Am a testimony to that
Kemi Mobuse blog: Lastly, How can you be contacted?
Aeesha collections: Am available on instagram @Raufu_Aeesha
Email address Raufuaishat@yahoo.com
Phone No & Whatsapp: 08092718489
Email address Raufuaishat@yahoo.com
Phone No & Whatsapp: 08092718489
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