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Kasope Ladipo-Ajai of OmoAlata wins She Leads Africa 2015 Pitch Competition

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SLA Pitch 2015After an exciting series of pitches by 6 promising young female African entrepreneurs, Kasope Ladipo-Ajai of OmoAlata emerged as winner of the She Leads Africa 2015 Pitch Competition today.

OmoAlata produces Nigeria’s first NAFDAC approved 100% organic packaged blended peppermix. Kasope impressed judges – Mo Abudu, Tunde Folawiyo, Issam Darwish, Omobola Johnson, Eme Essien, Genevieve Sangudi and a representative of lead sponsor, GTBank with her confident presentation.

In second place was Kambili Ngozi Ofili-Okonkwo of Kamokini, a Nigerian swimwear brand and in third place Ngozi Opara of the Heat Free Hair Movement which produces natural curl hair extensions.

Finalists Imoteda Aladekemo of Heels in the Kitchen, Brenda Katwesigye of Instahealth and Louisa Kinoshi of BeautyRevNG all delivered stellar pitches at the event which took place at the Oriental Hotel in Lagos.

First prize winner Kasope wins $10,000, mentorship, technology prizes from Etisalat and 3-months of support from Zippy Logistics.

Congrats to the winners and finalists.

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