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Reuben Ly
16 – It's Gonna Be Like Levi's! – Ifafunke Oladigbolu of Lola's African Apparel
11 minutes Posted Jul 17, 2018 at 1:43 pm.
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On a trip back home to Nigeria, 'Lola' took $1,000 and produced as many outfits as she could. She brought them back with her to the US and began selling them at a weekend flea market.
Her clothing not only is a thriving business, but helps boost a sense of identity for her African-American customers – in a small way, helping combat a legacy of slavery.
She's super charming, and her fun selfie videos have given a big boost to her social media channel, and her business.
Her goal? Ankara fabric will be like Levi's. Nobody even thinks about it... everyone is just wearing it!