I MOVED TO AFRICA & BUILT A BUSINESS | LIFE IN NIGERIA | DEMI SAMANDE
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- I MOVED TO AFRICA & BUILT A BUSINESS | LAGOS NIGERIA
I have never liked the word Entrepreneur as a description of what I do. To me, the word was far too big and too easily used for anyone who merely owned a business.
Over the years I have come to terms with what it takes to be a successful businesswoman and I am not shying away from the task at hand. I document my journey as a business owner transitioning into a true "Entrepreneur" right here in Lagos, Nigeria.
Follow my journey in doing business in Nigeria so far and see me achieve my very own African dream.
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This channel is an agglomeration of things
SUSU PODCAST
Business in Africa has never been so critical as it is today. With the rest of the world leading the way, Africa must leapfrog in order to get ahead. Demi Samande explores the journey of Entrepreneurship in Africa through her own manufacturing business as well as the stories of other entrepreneurs, business owner & thought leaders who are emersed and devoted to the process to excellence within the African context.
SUSU COOLDOWN
Delves into the pursuit of 'The Quality life & Balance' within the African context.
Business can be rewarding, but what is REAL success to you beyond making money?
Susu Cooldown explores a series of topics that impact our mindset on a deeper level as Africans. Matters that help people develop the skills they need to improve themselves personally and then eventually impact the rest of the world.
If the quality of our life is determined by the quality of our relationships, then should we not be building better relationships, first with ourselves then ultimately others.
Topics Cooldown explores:
đ§ŹCulture đ©ââ€ïžâđšRelationships đ§đŸââïžMindfulness đ€ Self-development
INSPIRATION
We share advice & inspirational content on how to be the best version of you through collaborations, Poetry, How to's, beauty, Vlogs etc
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I moved to Nigeria & built a business that is changing lives. Watch my journey & see how myself and my team are making an impact right here in Africa
Hey Demi, after watching the video with you and woda maya, l want to be an investor. Do you have a website?
@@paschalnnadi7470 hello pascal, good evening. kindly reach me at demi@majeurschesterfield.com
@@SUSU-PODCAST Awesomen
Your mother raised you well. I am VERY proud of her.
I come FROM Wode Maya SUBSCRIBED SUPER FAST I LIKE IN THE UK. YOU GI GIRL!!!
1 MILLION VIEWS AND 1 MILLION SUBSCRIBERS IS WHAT I WANT TO SEE â€â€â€â€â€â€
*Demi this video needs to go viral for a lot more people to see and benefit from its content. I randomly bumped into your CZcams channel via my recommendation feed and I've always thoroughly enjoyed your organic contents with this one being the best so far*
*I am also planning to build a business in Nigeria and as I've lived in the UK for donkey years, sometimes I get panicky about possibly challenges etc but after watching your video, am even more fired up...thanks for sharing and I wish you the very best in business growth, success and everything great that life's got to offer* đđđŸ
NigerianFoodChannel Her channel is one of the top three favourite channels of mine.I only discovered it today. Its a shame that videos with makeup and fake hair extensions gets 100k views while videos of empowerment like thus particular one does not get the viewership it deserves.
fancy seeing you here.
Wode Maya brought me here
Watching from Sydney Australia
Wishing you the best
Bless up
Me too
Me too! Lovely Lady, Lovely Work. She is doing good in the community by helping others and building the economy.
X3
@@donotreplydumbpeople3866eeii
Me too
Who else is here after saw her on wode Maya's tv
So inspired by this amazing Lady đ
I am đ€đŸđ€đ
Demi, I am sure you've heard this time and again but allow me to say it again. You are BOLD, TENACIOUS AND INSPIRATIONAL.
You are such a gem for sending such kind words. Thank you.
This here is amazingly inspiring Demi!
SUBSCRIBED AFTER SEEING YOU ON WODE MAYA. GOOD JOB!!
One day,your pieces will beautify my home .Your story is admirable
Baby girl, your journey is just starting! Greater heights to conquer.
You are a real inspiration for those of us who want to start a business in Nigeria thank you
Good god! you're tough leaving all that to return to Nigeria. You are a great inspiration. God bless.
wode maya brought me here. tu es tres jolie
I am also into furniture rehabilitation and am in the beginning stages of building a business. Seeing this is a true inspiration and seeing a woman of color like myself conquering this field of work is the icing on the cake for me. Thank you for this and God bless you đđœ đ
I come FROM Wode Maya SUBSCRIBED SUPER FAST I LIVE IN THE UK. YOU Go GIRL!!!
1 MILLION VIEWS AND 1 MILLION SUBSCRIBERS IS WHAT I WANT TO SEE â€â€â€â€â€â€
Discovered you through Wode Maya. You're the future and what I hope for our fellow Africans in diaspora. Thank you for doing your part in this beautiful journey
Africa woman of excellence! LOve from Trinidad
Got here from the Wode Maya interview. I love your work and the message you're sending out to Africans globally.
Thanks for the inspiration.
How very apt! Simi the soundtrack for Demi! Two beautiful and talented Nigerian women!!
Wow this is really inspiring. I can relate with you. While Nigerians are leaving the country, we also have people like you who want to make Nigeria great. Nigeria will be better with people like us.
Oh yes... we have no other choice.
I am a silent subscriber who enjoys your channel from Kenya. I am an advocate, I wish I had a knack 4 business and ideas 2 generate revenue. You are an inspiration for women like me. Wish you the best.
I also do not have a knack for buisness and I wish I did. However, I appreciate business owners and try to support small buisnesses. Even if it means buying peanuts from the roadside lady. We are all cut out for different things in life.
You have a wealth on knowledge and i wish more young people will subscribe to your channel instead of gossip channels. I am in my 40s andi am learning from you and you have inspired me- i was contemplating moving back to ghana but with covid became undecided, but now i thinking i will for sure. I am definitely moving back. I live in atlanta and my passion is interior decor (beddings, drapes any anything decor) - i hope to meet you someday. Accra and Lagos is not that far.:) - i wish you a milllion followers this 2021 - you deserve it. I discovered you from Wode Maya channel and now all your videos are on rotation for me.
I saw you on Wode Maya's channel and am coming to support. Proud of you from the NW in the US.
You're doing a great job and an inspiration to young African
Demi you are such a strong woman.
Wode Maya brought me here
From the United States. Iâm here because of Wode Maya. I enjoyed your interview and came here to subscribe to your channel. Im so proud of you. May God continue to bless you and may your roads always remain open My Sista. Africa for Africans. đđŸđ„°đȘđŸ
Watching your growth is a testament to God's existence. God is clearly alive in your life. Well done!
Wode Maya brought me here. Greeting you from South America. May you continue to prosper!
Wode asked me to come see your vlog
More people need to see Demi's story. This needs to go viral
This is inspirational honestly , I come from âVillage Boyâ , am in South Africa đżđŠ.
Well Done Sis! Very proud of you...you're an inspiration!!!
Here from Wode Maya's channel đ. Congrats on your due diligence, Ms. Cymande! Baba is amazing!
Love your work! Praying for your business to continue to grow and flourish!!â„ïž
I am part of the diaspora in the USA. I found out I am a descendant of Nigerians and I found out about you watching Wode Maya. I love the work youâre doing so let me know how I can invest in helping you grow.
Awwww this is a very beautiful story...am so glad I stumbled on your story..because I have been feeling the exact same way about my job it really doesn't make me happy....but watching this has opened eyes to different possibilities..thank you for sharing.
Wade brought me here...love what you are doing. Courageous
Absolutely wonderful. An inspiration indeed
We can do it too
With the way our sister started her business yes we can too.
Keep doing the good work too sis
Absolutely
You inspire me Demi, and Simi is a talented artiste, great selection of songs!
Demi I applude you, well done. You have been a extra inspiration to me about my dreams of doing something in Nigeria. God bless you and more grace.
Wode maya sent me. Congratulations. I love your work the Chesterfield has always been my favourite style sofa but way too expensive. I would definitely support a Black sister
Wow!! And that's how champions are born. All positive vibes.
Kudos!!
Hi Queen this made me cry and gave me so much inspiration as l was born in South East London and now living in LA California and l am working on a repatriation over 5 years to Gambia and so excited to see how successful you are and l love furniture and interior design l totally would train with you your brillant Queen and thank you so much for doing this amazing work One Love đ€â€đŻ
so proud of you Demi. Met you at the Princes Trust 3 day workshop. Its so inspiring what you have achieved. Keep flying the flag for the African Diaspora
Oh really how wonderful. Thank you so mush for dropping a line here for me. I hope you are doing well & keeping safe above all else. Xx
Hi Demi! âWoow!â True inspirational! Watching you and your history makes me get inspired. You are a true talent, sky is the limit for you sister... Wishing you all the best with your business!
//Greetings from Somaliaâđœ
I watched you on Wode's channel and I'm inspired. You've got a new subscriber for life.
Hi Demi, First time commenting on CZcams! but i just had to! Bruh you just motivated me even more, seeing you at the market and loving the struggle is soo me because all we can both see is that ' African Dream'. Had to pause in between the Video to send this. Hopefully we can meet up when next am home, you definitely just got yourself a new customer and a by force friendship! (I am a huge fan of entrepreneurs, hence my distorted comment)
I just watched your interview on Woda Maya channel and I instantly became a fan. I love what you're doing and look forward to visiting your shop one day! The best of luck.
I am Nigerian American. What I think you do is great and inspirational. As a female, you will succeed in this industry. Keep it up!!
Wode Maya brought me here! Do you have a outlet in Ghana??
No we don't but we can ship to Ghana and all other African countries.
FIND MAJEURS FURNITURE
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Phone: +234 809 056 6462
Wode Mayo brought me here too.
My London sister love everything and the starting of your business
Your an inspiration to me and my African family living in and around the world.
Love from Eritrean living in your beloved London.
Here from Wode!!! Demi you are doing a fantastic job! I will definitely come look for you whenever I come to Nigeria!
Very inspiring and the storytelling is even better. Congratulations and wish you the most success & impact on your journey!
Wode Maya brought me here. Good job.
I come FROM Wode Maya SUBSCRIBED SUPER FAST I LIKE IN THE UK. YOU GI GIRL!!!
1 MILLION VIEWS AND 1 MILLION SUBSCRIBERS IS WHAT I WANT TO SEE â€â€â€â€â€â€
You are inspiring me to continue our family upholstery business here in the US. My dad brought his skills from working with John Lewis London to the US and is about to retire. Keep up the amazing work!
Demi, you are simply an inspiration. God bless you xx
Cheers to you exemplifying Black Girl Magic! Many blessing to you all!
WODE MAYA brought me here... Well done my sister, up up up Africa!!
Inspiration†rolled up in a young beautiful lady
I saw you through wode maya you are doing great sis
Hi Demi , I saw you Iveoma and Wode Maya so came over to support, to be inspired and Subscribe. Blessings and positive vibrations. đđđ
Demi Iâm super proud of youđđŸđđŸđđŸ I found your channel the time you moved and I needed inspiration to also move back. Nobody understands why Iâm back to Nigeria but just like you, they will understand in their own time. Definitely one of my most exciting experiences. Proud of your growth in naija and as a woman, you get a thousand extra kudos.
WOOOW Im so inspired by what you've done! You business is the best idea : you are making money for yourself and you are creating money in Africa. I pray God keep you, your business, your family!
Incredible! I also run a company in Nigeria while based here. I understand the challenges talk less one as elaborate as yours. Please, would be looking up to you to help do restoration of our Chesterfield, once we decide if we are shipping it over or not.
I love the music...
Demi you are a great woman
Thank you dear
I came over to follow you from wodemaya channel of watching you and your story....very inspirational indeed.....you are very pleasant and sweet too...
Such a blessing to others you have become creating employment and training
Princes Trust thanks for helping young businesses
Mum's prayers invaluable
Am so much in love with your story Demi Samande keep driving Africa to the fore frontđđ
really motivating... may God continue to bless and flourish your handwork
Every time I watch one of your videos, I say âthatâs the best oneâ - and then a new one follows. Just brill! đ
Very glad i could've subscribe else i wouldn't have seeing this series...thank you..
I am so inspired by your story and thank Wode Maya for introducing you and your work to me. New subscriber here!
This video makes me really happy.
You are articulate, genuine and gifted. You are flying girl đ€đŠđđœđđœđđœ
PLEASE MAKE MORE OF THESE VIDEOS! I beg of THEE!
Wode Maya brought me here... I love your work... Youâre inspirational
New Sub
Found you on your sitdown interview
with Iveoma. You embody everything I admire in a woman especially in a woman entrepreneur. RESPECT!đđ
Thank you Doreen, you are too kind
This's inspirational Demi đ€ U!
Wode thank you. Amazing ,inspiring lady
So inspiring! đđŸ
Well done Demi very inspiring and motivating
well-done girl!!! đđđ
SO INSPIRING
Demi may the good Lord bless the work of ur hands. Well done hun đ
Beautiful!
Simply Awesome!
This is amazing
Amazing, inspirational, and motivating!
this is so so motivating, i honestly shed a tear and fighting myself now not to cry cos am in the office, the way you embrace Africa your home is so so overwhelming and heartwarming...i wish africans both within and in diaspora will see more of this video and be inspired. Let bring our knowledge, skills, talents, inspirations and aspirations on to our home Africa and make it great.
This video needs to go viral, This video makes me so so emotional. Oh !!! Who is cutting onions here!
Oge that is so sweet of you. Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment. It means a great deal to me. đ€đ
@@SUSU-PODCAST thanks so much for this inspiring video
Omg! amazing.
I just discovered your channel through Wode Maya. I subscribed. Sending love from Florida. đ
This is amazing Demi.... thanks for sharing your story.
This is amazing!
Wow I have always enjoyed your vlogs but today I just had to comment, you are truly an epitome of the word inspiration! It's amazing what you have achieved in such a short period, your humility, dedication and integrity speaks to your great success. Congratulations and thanks for inspiring us, greater heights!
Oh i see you doing a job job
you're sooo serious
God bless your hustle sister & Good luckđ€đŸ
love from Ghana
Amazing
AmazingđđŸ
Inspiring weldone đ
I love this.
Wow!!! What you do is so amazing Well done