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Bonsoir Zainab,

Parfois, il faut danser sous la pluie pour se rappeler qu’on est vivant.

Le courage, c’est de commencer encore une fois.

Oh sorry! Excuse my French,

I just got back from Lome. 😌😎

The Tea

So… your favourite photographers were summoned all the way to Lomé to document the Inaugural Salon International de L’Entrepreneuriat Féminin, SILF, (International Women’s Entrepreneurship Fair).

It wasn’t just a regular event;

Imagine the energy of a room full of women building businesses, swapping strategies, and still finding time to coordinate matching gele.

Backed by the Citoyens d’Afrique Foundation and KD Group, the event shone a spotlight on female innovation under the theme "Africa of all opportunities."

The fair wasn’t shy about its ambition, championing SDGs 5, 8, and 9 (Gender Equality, Decent Work & Economic Growth, Industry & Innovation),

And it had everything from hands-on training and workshops to mentoring sessions, project pitches to investors, and glittering awards for standout projects.

There was also a symposium on “Women, the Law and Empowerment”, specialised training for craftswomen and artists, and even wellness areas.

As Kayi Dogbé, chair of the organising committee, put it: "This exhibition aims to celebrate the creative genius of African women and their role in the economy."

And then there was our hotel in Lomé. Let’s just say, the moment we saw our beds draped in white, flowing canopies,

We knew we’d officially crossed over from being mere mortals in Lagos traffic to Princesses of Togo.

We didn’t want to come back, but we love you too much Zainab

The Coffee

Let’s talk about something most people skip when they say they want their story to “go global”, cultural gaps.

Picture this: you’re Mercedes Benz, synonymous with luxury, precision, and “Mama I made it” energy.

You roll into China ready to impress… and then someone realizes your localized brand name sounds suspiciously like “rush to die.”

"Rush to Die?" Azz How?

Your takeaway?

Your story isn’t just what you say, it’s what your audience hears.

When you share your story, you’re not just telling what happened, you’re also navigating how it will be understood in Lagos, Lomé, London, or Los Angeles.

A joke that lands in Ikeja might get blank stares in Istanbul.

A proverb that’s deep here might be completely lost in Paris.

Global brands have mastered this dance.

They make their stories rooted in their truth, yet told in a way that people from Lome, Congo, Houston, and Hong Kong can all feel.

That’s what makes stories travel, not just heart, but the skill to make them connect beyond your borders.

The Insider Tip

Before you cross borders, run your name, slogan, or tagline past local ears. Better yet, hire cultural insiders who can flag the “oops” before it becomes a meme.

Because in the global marketplace, a little extra homework can be the difference between “born to run” and “rush to die.”

The Juice

At Gazmadu Studios, we don’t just take pictures or shoot videos.

We translate your story, emotionally, visually, and culturally, so it resonates whether your audience is in Accra or Amsterdam.

Think of us as your storytelling secret. 😎

The people you call when your brand needs to look, feel, and sound world-class, but still unmistakably you.

Are you ready to tell your story to the world?

Book a Consultation Call Today

Stay Beautiful,

Ife.

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