The time is now for spaces that advocate, cultivate, and share our health and wellness stories of black women globally. And my guest for this episode has enriched this space with powerful dialogue and stories that leave a lasting impression and inspire women to champion and prioritize their own health and wellbeing. In this episode of The Sub-Saharan Beauty podcast, I’m joined by Nnenna Kalu Makanjuola, the founder and editor-in-chief of Radiant Health Magazine, a bi-annual print and digital...

In this episode, I sit down with Eden Zeilo, the Director of Global Brand Marketing at Unilever for the Sundial Brands, which includes the SheaMoisture, Nubian Heritage, nyakio, MCJW, and Emerge brands. Eden manages the SheaMoisture brand globally in Canada, Europe, Australia, Africa, and Latin America. Eden leads the charge in establishing partnerships with distributors, retailers, marketing agencies, and other suppliers in order to engage with the end consumer and drives global business and...

What does it take to bring the global beauty industry to Africa? Can African-made beauty products break through the global market? The beauty industry in Africa has significantly changed over the years, but there’s still a need for education for beauty companies to understand how to approach the African market. In this episode of The Sub-Saharan Beauty podcast, we have Dunni Odumosu, founder of House of Arewa, the modern-day matchmaker for independent beauty brands looking to expand to the...

With the beauty and personal care market in Africa is poised to grow by USD 1.26 billion during 2021-2025, Africa as a global market, is only now starting to attract international beauty brands and conglomerates. But, are they ready to represent the concept of African beauty that’s so intricately intertwined with our diverse cultures? In this episode, I’m joined by Crystal Sai, Director of the Global Brand Activation and Global Communications at Estée Lauder Companies (ELC).  Crystal leads...

What is your perception and understanding of true beauty? We must promote the true meaning of beauty that comes from within and reflected in all shades. Is it possible to mobilize for change in how media and skincare companies promote Eurocentric beauty standards in Africa while skincare brands sell us the appeal of fairer complexion as the beauty standard? If so, what does that change look like? In this episode, I'm joined by Karen Hendrickson, philanthropist, and CEO of Rabito Clinic,...

In this episode, I'm joined by Valerie Obaze, founder of R&R, a luxury beauty brand from Ghana founded on the philosophy of transforming one of nature's purest and richest gifts --shea-- into elegant and enriching beauty products. Valerie sheds light on R&R's growth over the past 10 years, the brand's established domestic and international presence, and how she maintains the brand's core value of keeping its supply chain as local and transparent as possible.  Valerie discusses the...

Welcome to the Subsaharan Beauty podcast, a new space, and platform dedicated to elevating the essence of African beauty and amplifying the interplay between beauty, health, and culture.  Hosted by Ijeoma Chimezie, pharmacist and beauty entrepreneur. The first episode airs on May 5th.