Meet Cyprus big time African Entrepreneurs (Part 3)

Welcome to another edition of ''Big Time African Entrepreneurs in Cyprus''. As you know, several Africans are doing marvelously well in their respective businesses in Cyprus and today we will be meeting some of them.

In one way or the other these entrepreneurs have been able to make a living out of what they do and even impacted positively on others who are looking up to them for inspiration.

As a way of recognizing these hard working individuals, we decided to profile some of them because they deserved the recognition.

Let’s meet them....

-Name: Oluchi Agha.
-Nationality: Nigerian.
-Business Name: Weaves Haven.
-What her business is all about: The business deal in 100% virgin hair and wigs at very affordable prices. They also dye, treat and transform old weaves into wigs.
-How she started: She started in 2014 and at the time there was a high demand for virgin weave in Cyprus and there was hardly any dealer of virgin weave in the whole of Cyprus. She also needed for herself and couldn't find anyone to buy from so she decided to invest in the business. Opportunity!

-Her biggest motivation: Her biggest motivation is the need to fulfill the needs and demands of women in Cyprus. To make available, durable and affordable virgin weave and wigs being that we are mostly in a student environment.
-Her biggest Challenges: Her biggest challenge has been getting her stock down to Cyprus as she's been charged outrageously by custom every time she ships down to Cyprus.
-Where she hope to see herself in five years’ time: In five years time, she hope to have turned Weave Haven into a household name with her own brand reaching to all parts of the world.-Her favorite quotes: If you want to get things done, you need to do it yourself.
-Advice for future entrepreneurs: Look out for a need or problem to fulfill and solve and you will get yourself a successful business.
-Social media handle: Facebook: Weave Haven, Whats-app: +905338222355 and Email: soniachic9@yahoo.com

Also meet;

-Name: Chukwumerela Sampson.
-Nationality: Nigerian.
-Business Name: Meldimm Couture (M.M.C)-What his business is all about: African Fashion, Styling, Tailoring (For Specific Outfits).
-How he started: He started from his room in his apartment where the idea was born, then he travelled back to Nigeria and Ghana where he came up with the right team of young innovative people.

-His biggest motivation: God, Parents-His biggest Challenges: Africans not Being Supportive or reluctant in supporting African Fashion, Sponsors, issues with Turkish customs.
-Where he hope to see himself in five years’ time: Being a Global Brand and pushing the African culture, values as well as the continent forward via fashion.
-His favorite quotes: It’s better to be happy then well DRESSED, but you will definitely be Happier if you’re Happy and well DRESSED – Steve Jnr.
-Advice for future entrepreneurs: Believe in yourself because the closest people to you won't believe in you most times. Surround yourself with people with the Right mind set. Think outside the box. Don't be afraid to go alone sometimes.
-Social media handles: Facebook: Meldimm Couture, I.G: meldimm_couture, Twitter: meldimm_couture, email: meldimm_couture@outlook.com, Phone number: +905338456371.

Finally we meet;

-Name: Edidiong Augustine Essien.
-Nationality: Nigerian
-Business Name: Centcon Global Ltd-What his business is all about: Educational services and travel consultancy.
-How he started: He started in 2013 when he first arrived the island. At the time students and prospective students were having issues getting educational services to study in Cyprus. Today he has helped so many students settled well in Cyprus, Germany, UK, and United States.
-His biggest motivation: His biggest motivation is his passion to succeed and make a difference in whatever he does.
-His biggest Challenges: At present he has no challenges.-Where he hope to see himself in five years’ time: He expects to be a household name and be able to contribute to humanity through what he does.
-His favorite quotes: Never stop believing in yourself.
-Advice for future entrepreneurs: No matter the circumstances we find ourselves, it is also an opportunity to start something. Tell yourself you can do it and with hard work and passion, you will get to where you want to be in time.
-Contact: +905488860465.

Support them today, encourage them and you will be glad you did.