The Grand Cobbler Story: Turning Broken Heels into a Made-in-Nigeria Powerhouse скачать в хорошем качестве

The Grand Cobbler Story: Turning Broken Heels into a Made-in-Nigeria Powerhouse

From flipping burgers at 16 to managing luxury leather for British royalty, Sede Ikeji has always chased excellence. Today, she’s the CEO of The Grand Cobbler, Nigeria’s leading luxury leather care brand proving that world-class standards can thrive right here at home. In this episode of JAPADA, she sits with Mimi to unpack her journey: growing up in South London, navigating PR and media, and taking the bold leap back to Nigeria nearly two decades ago. A broken heel in Ikeja sparked the idea for The Grand Cobbler, now the trusted atelier for luxury shoes, bags and accessories across Lagos. She opens up about building a niche business in Nigeria’s unpredictable economy, why she stayed when everyone else was “japa-ing,” and the mindset shifts every returnee must make to thrive. If you’ve ever wondered, “Should I move back home, and what would I do?”, this conversation is your sign. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for more JAPADA stories. Tell us in the comments: If you moved back to Nigeria, what problem would you solve?