01/05/2026
Hello Shina Peller
My name is Raji Umar Abiola, founder of Propa A*o Oke from Iseyin, Oyo State. I’m a young entrepreneur passionate about preserving and promoting the beauty of A*o Oke while creating value through culture and fashion.
One of the major challenges affecting my business growth is funding for production. Most times, I only produce A*o Oke based on customer orders and I depend on the payments from those orders to start production. Because of this, customers usually have to wait for days, weeks or sometimes months before delivery and many people prefer instant pickup instead of waiting.
If given this ₦1 million support, I will use it to produce high-quality ready-made A*o Oke collections for instant purchase. This will help me:
• Meet customer demands faster
• Increase sales and business visibility
• Create more opportunities for local weavers and artisans
• Grow Propa A*o Oke into a stronger brand representing our culture proudly
I truly believe this support will not only help my business grow but also help preserve and promote the rich heritage of A*o Oke from Iseyin to a larger audience.
Thank you for creating opportunities for young entrepreneurs like us. May Almighty Allah continue to bless and enlarge you.
