Grace Ladoja: The first African woman to design a Nike shoe - BBC Africa
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From founding the globally recognised Homecoming Festival to helping shape African youth culture through music, fashion and sport, British-Nigerian entrepreneur Grace Ladoja has built a career creating opportunities for others. Now, she has become the first African and the first Nigerian woman to design a Nike shoe. Speaking to Focus on Africa, she reflects on the milestone, creative ownership and what it means for the next generation of African talent. Producer: @chiamaka.dk Subscribe: http://bit.ly/subscribetoafrica Website: https://www.bbc.com/africa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bbcnewsafrica/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bbcafrica/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbcafrica/
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