Alache in Conversation

Epizode

• Malitè makes Clothes for the body of an African Woman ft Oluchi of Malitè 02.07.2026 48min

  For years, African women have been expected to fit into clothes. Malite asks a different question: what if clothes were made to fit African women instead?In Episode 2 of Alache in Conversation, we sit down with Oluchi, the founder of Malite to talk about designing for real bodies, challenging industry standards, and building a fashion brand that begins with the women it serves.What does it take to create clothing that feels like it truly belongs?AIC is a series by Alache Craftsmanship that documents and celebrates Nigerian & African makers, designers, artisans, and creative entrepreneurs through conversations about craft, culture, business, and the journey behind their work.If you believe great craftsmanship deserves to be seen and the people behind it deserve to be heard, please like, share, leave a comment, a 5 star rating on all platforms, subscribe and join us on the amazing journey of showcasing the work of our people.Shop and follow Malitè on instagram: @maliteofficialFollow us on: Instagram: @alache.ngYoutube : @Alache_ngGot something to share? Questions, thoughts or recommendations? Share here:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdAO2KGlLODYFL6bZLZrdO3t1a6EKVtEyeny5waDXoT84LmrA/viewform?usp=preview Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• The Factory that Burned but kept Going ft Somto of Imagio Living 27.06.2026 39min

  In the first episode of Alache in Conversation(AIC), we sit down with Somto, founder of Imagio Living to discuss craftsmanship, entrepreneurship, resilience, and the realities of building a business when everything seems to be working against you.From losing a factory to fire to never having nepa light in his factory, to choosing to rebuild, Somto shares an honest account of the challenges, lessons, and convictions that continue to shape Imagio Living today.This is more than a conversation about furniture, it's about the hands that build, the people behind the products, and the stories that deserve to be told.AIC is a series by Alache Craftsmanship that documents and celebrates Nigerian & African makers, designers, artisans, and creative entrepreneurs through conversations about craft, culture, business, and the journey behind their work.If you believe great craftsmanship deserves to be seen and the people behind it deserve to be heard, please like, share, leave a comment, a 5 star rating on all platforms, subscribe and join us on the amazing journey of showcasing the work of our people.Shop and follow Imagio on instagram: @imagiolivingWalk in to their showroom: SuiteC5 Twenty One Park, Wuse 2, Abuja.Follow us on: Instagram: @alache.ngYoutube : @Alache_ngGot something to share? Questions, thoughts or recommendations? Share here:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdAO2KGlLODYFL6bZLZrdO3t1a6EKVtEyeny5waDXoT84LmrA/viewform?usp=preview Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.