THE AFRIBIZ HUB
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Boss of the month
I’m Theresa Adedigba, and my love for perfumes goes back as far as I can remember. Scents have always had a powerful way of lifting my mood, sparking memories, and helping me feel confident. What started as a personal passion soon became a dream to create a brand that would allow others to experience the same magic of fragrance. That dream became Oloriperfumes. For me, it’s more than just a perfume brand it’s about helping people find scents that make them feel beautiful, bold, and unforgettable I wanted to create luxury-quality fragrances that are long-lasting, affordable, and truly unique, blending my love for culture, elegance, and self-expression
Building this brand hasn’t always been easy, but every challenge has pushed me to grow Seeing the joy on my customers’ faces when they discover “their scent” keeps me going every single day My favorite blend? Vanilla, oud, and rose rich, warm, and sophisticated, just like the confidence I want Olori perfumes to inspire. This journey has taught me one powerful lesson: consistency beats perfection. Show up for your dream, and it will flourish. Through Oloriperfumes, I hope to keep inspiring others to embrace their individuality one spray at a time.
Instagram: @oloriperfumes | TikTok: @oloriasharaloge
Fun Facts / Inspirational Nuggets
• What keeps me going: My deep love for perfumes and the joy of seeing others light up when they find their signature scent.
• Business lesson: Consistency beats perfection show up for your brand every day.
• Favourite blend: A mix of vanilla, oud, and rose a warm, luxurious fragrance that exudes elegance and confidence. ADVICE FOR BUSINESS OWNERS
• Start before you feel ready: Waiting for perfection delays progress. Take the first step and refine as you go
• Stay consistent: Success is built on showing up daily, even on the hard days Small, consistent actions compound over time
• Know your ‘why’: Your passion will sustain you when things get tough. Keep your purpose at the center of your business
• Invest in learning: Stay open to new skills, trends, and strategies that can help your brand grow
• Build genuine connections: Engage with your customers and community authentically they are the heart of your business.
• Celebrate every win: No matter how small, each milestone is proof that you ’ re moving forward.
Business plug of the month
Name: Bukola Christianah Akinyemi
Business Name: Tianahhairco
Tianahhairco is a vibrant beauty brand rooted in expertise, creativity, and quality. Founded by Bukola Christianah Akinyemi, this Nottingham-based hair business is dedicated to enhancing confidence through elegant, flawless hair transformations.
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Business plug of the month
Name: Theresa Adedigba
Business Name: OLORIASARALOGE
OLORIASARALOGE is a premium fragrance and procurement brand rooted in elegance, excellence, and authenticity. Spearheaded by Theresa Adedigba, the brand offers a curated selection of high-quality perfume oils and designer-inspired fragrances for both men and women all at affordable prices without compromising luxury.
Beyond fragrances, OLORIASARALOGE also provides reliable procurement services from China, helping clients source quality products with ease speed and trust Whether you ’ re seeking your signature ensures that every bottle and every purch
Products & Services Offered:
• Premium Perfume Oils
• Designer-Inspired Fragrances
• Unisex & Gender-Specific Scents
• Bulk Order & Reseller Discounts
• Procurement Services from China
Location: Mansfield, United Kingdom
Phone / WhatsApp Contact: +2348036289132
Instagram: @oloriperfumes
Business Do’s and Don’ts
For African Business Owners in the UK
DO THIS
1 Register Your Business Properly
• Even if it’s small now, don’t run from Companies House Start right even if it’s as a sole trader
2. Keep Business Money and Personal Money Separate
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4 Don’t Operate on Vibes Alone
• “God will help me ” is not a business plan. Strategy, systems, and structure are your new besties.
5. Don’t Copy & Paste Without Context
• That trending marketing idea from Nigeria may not slap in Birmingham. Localize your message for your UK audience.
6 Don’t Ghost Your Customers After Payment
• Sis, they paid Show up Follow up Deliver Then collect testimony with confidence
How to be your own boss in the uk
Self-EmploymentTips,BusinessIdeas,andStartupAdviceThatActuallyWork
Becoming your own boss in the UK sounds like soft life until you realise it’s you vs. bills, you vs. HMRC, and you vs. imposter syndrome. But with the right mindset and a clear strategy, you can build a legal, scalable business that thrives evenifyou’reworkinga9-5,onavisa,orjustfreshofftheboat
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How to be your own boss in the uk
But What If You’re On a Visa?
If your visa doesn’t allow self-employment (e.g., care visa):
• Work legally under someone else’s business
• Let your spouse/partner register it under their name (if eligible)
• Start building a portfolio quietly document your work, gather testimonials, and keep receipts
• Strategically plan for a switch to Innovator Founder Visa or Skilled Worker Visa when ready
Talk to a legal/immigration advisor to stay compliant and safe.
Mindset Shift: From Hustle to Business
• Stop running everything from WhatsApp status alone
• Build systems, automate basic things, and treat your side hustle like a brand.
• Learn how business works in the UK your Nigeria hustle is valid, but UK success requires packaging + paperwork
Final Word:
You’re not too small You’re not too late If God gave you the vision, He’ll give you the provision but you must give yourself permission to start.
This month, pick ONE idea Register it Market it Show up Congratulations you ’ re now someone ’ s boss.
NEXT EDITION:
We’ll be breaking down how to actually start each of these businesses legally, confidently, and profitably in the UK
So don’t miss it!
Content Creation Tips for Business Owners
Because “word of mouth” alone won’t pay the bills anymore
Let’s be real you ’ re amazing at what you do. Whether you ’ re cooking, styling, sewing, snapping, or consulting your business deserves to be seen and celebrated
But how do you go from “I sell stuff” to “My brand is everywhere”?
That’s where content creation comes in. And don’t worry we’ll walk this journey with you, one tool at a time. What This P I Ab t
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Tool: Notion
Purpose: Organize your content ideas, post calendar, and business notes
Tool: ChatGPT
Purpose: Generate captions, content ideas, hashtags, and bios quickly
Tool: Snapseed
Purpose: Polish and clean up photos (eg, background, brightness, etc)
Tool: Pinterest
Purpose: Discover visual inspiration, stay on top of design trends, and create mood boards for content and brand styling
Diary of a Business Owner
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This Month’s Wahala: “The Customer That Wanted Heaven for £15
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Sometimestherantbecomesthemarketing. Andsometimes,£15customersneedholyghostslap.
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Letmekeepshowingup,turningstressintocontent… Andcontentintocash.
CONSISTENCY — The Secret Sauce Nobody Told You Tastes Like
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Consistency is silent growth. Seeds grow underground before they ever show up.
One day, randomly:
A big client will message you. A post you nearly didn’t upload will go viral. Your business will blow, and you’ll be asking yourself: “Is it me?” Yes, it’s YOU So dear entrepreneur: Keep showing up. Keep selling Keep posting. Keep dreaming. Because in this life
Only consistent people collect premium results And you, my dear, deserve your own premium harvest.
Culture Shock Corner
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driver would wait for more passengers. Then, suddenly VRRROOOM! The bus pulled off I practically screamed in my mind: “But driver, wait! What about the others who are still coming?” No one else seemed bothered. Everyone around me was calm sipping their coffee, reading their books. Meanwhile, I was sitting in full-blown confusion I almost stood up to tell the driver: “Sir, please wait a little. There are only three of us. Isn’t it better to pick up more people for the sake of cost?”
Because in Nigeria, even the driver would be persuading strangers: “Please, come onboard. We only need two more to go!”
Passengers would even help gather others, calling out destinations like: “Ojota, Ikeja, last seat!”
But here in the UK, if the schedule says the bus leaves at 3:32pm, it will leave at exactly 3:32pm even if only one person is onboard Even if the driver himself is the only passenger, the bus must depart Here, time is the conductor. Now, I’ve learned not to waste a second at bus stops No fixing makeup No adjusting my wig No casually scrolling through Instagram. Because UK buses don’t care about your lateness or your appearance. If you ’ re not ready when they arrive, they will politely drive off no insults, no drama. Just quiet speed ��
Fashion talks by Agbeke
The Afrocentric Queen’s Guide to Slayage Welcome, Queens and Kings!
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5. Color Play = Power Play
If your wardrobe looks like obituary advert (all black), we need to pray for you!
4 Accessories Are Not Accessories They Are CROWNS! Bold necklaces, beaded earrings, cowrie shells these are not “extras”, darling. They are your ancestral approval badges Wear them like the royalty you are!
Tip: The louder your beads, the closer to the ancestors’ applause.
Afrocentric style is rich in COLORS: mustard yellow, wine red, emerald green, teal blue, burnt orange!
Color is your superpower use it before it expires!
6 Wrap It Up, Sis!
Lazy hair day? Tie a headwrap. Emergency fine girl meeting? Tie a headwrap. Boyfriend broke your heart? Tie two headwraps and add sunglasses DRAMA QUEEN MODE activated! Headwraps are not for bad hair alone they are for good vibes and bad energy blocking!
7 Modern Cuts, Cultural Pride
Stop sewing only wrapper and blouse like you ’ re attending naming ceremony every day
Get creative: Ankara blazers Adire jumpsuits Kente crop tops
Aso Oke dungarees!
Let our fabrics enter 2025 with hotness!
8 Your Style is Your Story Tell It Well
When you rock that Aso Oke, remember you are wearing the strength of generations.
When you style Ankara, know you are wrapping yourself in resistance, royalty, and rhythm. You are not just wearing clothes. You are wearing history
Wear it boldly. Walk like you own the land because you actually do
Afro Knowledge Corner
ASO OKE: The Cloth That Refuses To Be Ordinary
Imagine this:
A young bride steps into the sunlight, crowned in layers of rich Aso Oke Drums beat. Aunties scream with joy. Even the ground vibrates with pride. She’s not just wearing fabric she’s wearing legacy.
What is Aso Oke?
In Yoruba culture, Aso Oke means “Top Cloth”
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Final Word:
Aso Oke is more than cloth It is power. It is pride. It is presence. No matter how it’s styled, it always says the same thing: “We are rooted We are regal We are ready”
