VIDEO: ‘I started an Aso Oke business while waiting for NYSC call-up letter’

Aso Oke is a special attire worn mostly by the Yorubas during special occasions such as weddings, birthdays, chieftaincy coronation, burial ceremony, among others.

Aso Oke By Phortizo is one of the most popular places in Lagos state to get the much-loved fabric.

From beads to caps and even bras, Phortizo has a lot to offer.

The startup, apart from selling the fabric, also does consultations, custom-made designs, and training.

+2348118160141,+2348183171396
ADVERTISEMENT

The founder, Ikeoluwa Benson, said she started Aso Oke By Phortizo in 2013 when she was waiting for the NYSC programme.

In this interview with Battabox, she speaks about starting out and running a thriving business.

TheCable