On this weeks episode, I chat Zainab Ashadu, Founder and Creative Director of  Zashadu a leading sustainable luxury brand that specializes in handcrafted leather pieces all designed and manufactured in Lagos Nigeria. We talk about starting her career as an actor, how a chance meeting with an old acquaintance helped her connect with her passion and begin the journey to what is today Zashadu. Zainab is one a few bag makers who still utilizes  ancient artisanry  techniques and it was interesting to learn about the craft and the leather industry in Nigeria. Zainab  has a BA  in English and Modern Drama Studies from Brunel University and studied Fashion/Apparel Design at London College of Fashion .   All Zashadu products are available for global shipping on their website- https://zashadu.com/ AFRICAN BUSINESS STORIES WEBSITE:  www.africanbusinessstories.com AFRICAN BUSINESS STORIES INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/afribizstories/ AFRICAN BUSINESS STORIES FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/afribizstories