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I single-handedly popularized Shea Butter in the United States – Margaret Andega
According to Margaret Andega, a Kenyan entrepreneur in Atlanta, she was the driving force behind the commercialization of Shea Butter in the US during the late 90s.
In an interview on AmeyawTV with Ameyaw Debrah (from her office complex in Atlanta, Georgia), Madam Andega shared her struggles and successes as an African entrepreneur living the American dream.
Margaret’s passion for African products and arts evolved into a full business idea when she founded Afrocentric Network. It is a one-stop center for African products including clothes for men, women, and children.
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At Afrocentric Network, Margaret Andega sources her products from different African countries including Ghana, Kenya, Mali, and South Africa, to serve the demands of African-Americans in the United States.
Detailing how she discovered Shea Butter years ago and sold it to grow her business, Margaret said:
“When it comes to Ghana, I came across this amazing product they call shea butter about 20yrs ago. After what it did to my skin, I was determined that everybody has to use it.”
“Even though I have long sold the company (shea butter making company) that I started and is doing well, I grew that product (shea butter) from people not knowing it to almost single-handedly popularizing it across all the United States.” she added.
STORY BY JACQUELINE JOHNSON QUAYE