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Africa: Loza Maléombho Is Building An Industry From African Stories

[Bird Story Agency] Internationally recognised after Beyoncé wore her designs, Ivorian designer Loza Maléombho is now looking beyond fashion.

  • Ivorian designer Loza Maléombho creates Pokou, an African creative industry.
  • Queen Abla Pokou story inspires Maléombho's fashion, film, art, and digital ventures.
  • Maléombho aims to turn African stories into commercial intellectual property.

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