Balcony Banter is Nile's brand new web series exploring fashion and art in Nigeria. Each episode, shot from a balcony in Ikoyi, sits down with the founder of a different Nigerian fashion or artisanal brand to explore the who, what, and why of fashion in the Black fashion capital of the world. It's a fun deep dive into a Blacker side of creativity, creation, and fashion that doesn't usually get its proper due. Join us - every Wednesday and Friday of the coronavirus shutdown at 12 PM EST/5 PM GMT+1. Bring your drink and your banter!
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This is the second episode of Nile's web series, Balcony Banter, hosted in collaboration with Olivia's Trunk. Tania, the founder and owner of Ziva (based in Lagos, Nigeria) is our guest! Find them on Instagram @ZivaLagos, and find us at @theNileList and @OliviasTrunk!
In the third episode of Balcony Banter, hosts Nenesi Ibru of Olivia's Trunk and Khadijah Robinson of Nile chat with the founder of Joko Edu, the leather goods line based in Lagos, Nigeria. The ladies chat about fashion in Nigeria (including pet peeves!), manufacturing in Lagos, and the way COVID-19 has impacted their wifi!
This is the fourth episode of Nile's web series, Balcony Banter, hosted in collaboration with Olivia's Trunk. Mojisola, the CEO of Torlowei (based in Lagos, Nigeria) is our guest! She chats with us about stepping into a family business, creativity, and pivoting the brand to make face masks amidst COVID-19. Find them on Instagram @TorloweiOfficial, and find us at @theNileList and @OliviasTrunk!
This is the fifth episode of Nile's web series, Balcony Banter, hosted in collaboration with Olivia's Trunk. Banke, the founder and creative director of Banke Kuku (based in Lagos, Nigeria) is our guest! She dishes about her lounge to lux brand, moving back to Nigeria after getting married, and persevering through failures. Find them on Instagram @BankeKuku, and find us at @theNileList and @OliviasTrunk!
In the sixth episode of Balcony Banter, hosts Nenesi Ibru and Makashe Awogboro of Olivia's Trunk and Khadijah Robinson of Nile chat with the founder of IMA Lingerie, the lingerie company based in Lagos, Nigeria. The ladies chat about what it means to feel sexy, the special considerations of lingerie-making, and what fun things people are buying during the COVID-19 crisis! Find them on Instagram @Ima_Lingerie, and find us at @theNileList and @OliviasTrunk!
In the seventh episode of Balcony Banter, hosts Nenesi Ibru of Olivia's Trunk and Khadijah Robinson of Nile chat with the founder of Arami Essentials, a body care line based in Lagos, Nigeria. The ladies chat about what it means to feel sourcing ingredients in Nigeria, the challenges of side-hustling, and what changes COVID-19 has brought to the business! Find them on Instagram @AramiEssentials, and find us at @theNileList and @OliviasTrunk!
In the eighth episode of Balcony Banter, hosts Nenesi Ibru and Makashe Awogboro of Olivia's Trunk and Khadijah Robinson of Nile chat with the founder of Raya Jewellery, a statement jewellery line based in Lagos, Nigeria. The ladies chat about creating vibrant and colorful pieces, the uniqueness of the Nigerian market, and what expansion looks like for the brand!
In the ninth episode of Balcony Banter, hosts Nenesi Ibru and Makashe Awogboro of Olivia's Trunk and Khadijah Robinson of Nile chat with two of the sister-founders of CLAN, a ready to wear women's fashion brand based in Lagos, Nigeria. The ladies chat about shifting their brand identity, empowering women through their new store, and their personal styles!
In the tenth episode of Balcony Banter, hosts Nenesi Ibru and Makashe Awogboro of Olivia's Trunk and Khadijah Robinson of Nile chat with one of the co-founders of Pedro's Africa, a premium Ogogoro (palm spirit) brand based in Lagos, Nigeria. This fun episode includes some interesting history lessons on this "illegal" gin on Nigeria, and best of all, a tasting that walks through several different ways to enjoy this traditional and tasty beverage!
In the eleventh episode of Balcony Banter, hosts Nenesi Ibru and Makashe Awogboro of Olivia's Trunk and Khadijah Robinson of Nile chat with the founder of the fabulous Anoela cards based in Lagos, Nigeria. This quirky chat includes lots of stories about why these ladies love greeting cards, how Anoela is bringing mystery to Lagos with its anonymous card service, and what goes in to creating the perfect card!
In the twelfth episode of Balcony Banter, hosts Nenesi Ibru and Makashe Awogboro of Olivia's Trunk and Khadijah Robinson of Nile chat with the founder of the menswear line, Henri Uduku, based in Lagos, Nigeria. The discussion focuses on some of the sacrifices of starting a business, the culture around collaboration in Nigeria, and the amazing personal story behind Henri Uduku's signature tie-dye collection!
In the thirteenth episode of Balcony Banter, hosts Nenesi Ibru and Makashe Awogboro of Olivia's Trunk and Khadijah Robinson of Nile chat with the founder of the lipwear line, Maria Okan of Malice Cosmetics, based in Lagos, Nigeria. The discussion focuses on how becoming a mom impacted her entrepreneurship journey, growing up with big (but beautiful!) lips, and what to expect from Malice post-COVID!
In the fourteenth episode of Balcony Banter, hosts Nenesi Ibru and Makashe Awogboro of Olivia's Trunk and Khadijah Robinson of Nile chat with the founder of Kowa Studios, based in London, UK and Lagos, Nigeria. The discussion focuses on how to enjoy the perfect cup of Kowa coffee, adire design inspirations, and expansion!
In the fifteenth episode of Balcony Banter, hosts Makashe Awogboro of Olivia's Trunk and Khadijah Robinson of Nile chat with the founder of the streetwear line, Geto, based in Lagos, Nigeria. The discussion focuses on how Samantha came up with the name and concept of the brand, the challenges of being a young woman in business in Nigeria, and the interconnectivity of Black people around the world!
In the sixteenth episode of Balcony Banter, host Khadijah Robinson of Nile chats with the founder of the womens ready-to-wear line Laide Fash, based in Lagos, Nigeria. The discussion focuses on how rewarding it can be to start working on your vision, the challenges of being a young woman in business in Nigeria, and the realities of building a business as a creative!
In the seventeenth episode of Balcony Banter, hosts Khadijah Robinson of Nile and Makashe Awogboro and Nenesi Ibru of Olivia's Trunk chat with the founder of the womenswear and shoe line Shekudo, started in Australia and now based in Lagos, Nigeria. The discussion focuses on how pivoting can impact your business, the challenges of being a young woman in business in Nigeria, and how to find joy as an entrepreneur in the crazy world of today!