Trading in her suit for an apron. That’s the choice made by Estelle NIKIEMA, founder of “Kimorial”, a company specialising in the processing of fruit into natural juice. It was in 2016 that Estelle NIKIEMA decided to leave her position as bra

Sylvain CONGO is a born entrepreneur. From selling water to running a fast food restaurant, he now runs a peanut production and processing business. He has understood that the processing of peanuts is not linked to gender. So he made it his business. His compa

Formerly a project coordinator in an NGO, Yvette OUÉDRAOGO’s adventure in Lebanon turned into a nightmare. Her life has not been easy. However, she was able to learn from her many misadventures. Returning home after three years in exile, she launched he

Even if it was difficult, Ousmane SORGHO still managed to change career, becoming a grill operator after working in showbiz. On the sound advice of a close friend, he selflessly decided to launch himself into this highly competitive business. After a timid sta

Aïda KOENAO worked as a security guard for many years. Today, she is a company director and employs several people. His company, SODEL, specialises in drying vegetables. Despite difficult beginnings, SODEL’s products have won over the taste buds of the

Jédidia TANKOANO/DABIRÉ is the founder of “Burkina Délices”, a butchery business that defies stereotypes and cuts through prejudice. In this video, Jédidia shares her journey, from the initial idea born of a craving for sheep’s head soup

Florentine SANOU, founder of Kemiso Services SARL, left her job to become an entrepreneur. With her team, she transforms cereals into pre-cooked and instant meals to meet the needs of her community in Burkina Faso and beyond. Satisfied customers testify to the

Farida SAWADOGO and Aïcha KOUANDA are the co-founders of Das’hair, a company specialising in natural hair care products. Their range of products is made with ingredients such as aloe vera, henna, mango, and more. In addition to crafting these natural ha

Blaise ZONGO left his job to venture into poultry production. To establish a marketing channel for the chickens he produces, he initiated a grill house with a specialty in garlic-grilled chicken. Presently, his grilled chicken is highly acclaimed by customers,

In Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso, the company, “Entreprise TRAORÉ et Fils”, specialises in the processing of cereals, tubers and non-wood products. The manager, Yaya TRAORÉ, shares his experience in juice production, particularly the famous maize

“Timi Multi Services” is a company that offers pre-plucked chickens, as well as fish and seafood for consumption. The founder, Korotimi SANON/ZOANGA, decided to set up the business because she noticed that as the festive season approached, people w

Latifatou SAWADOGO holds a degree in transport and logistics. When she graduated, she was struggling to find a job, and it was during her search for jobs that the idea of setting up her own business was born. Set up in 2019, “Ma bouillie préférée̶