Hortense Mbea
Hortense Mbea is a professional Cameroonian interpreter as well as a creative entrepreneur and the founder of lifestyle brand Afropian which was launched in 2017 in in Addis Ababa. A true nomad and multicultural woman, she was born in the USA and lived in many countries, while always staying very connected to Africa. The Afropian brand is Pan African and it gave Hortense the opportunity to bring together her passion for art and creativity and her mission to promote African excellence and unity. She gained international recognition with coverage from Vogue Italy, was invited to take part in prestigious events such as Addis Ababa Fashion Week and many shows and panels. Her vision is for the world to «Wear Africa Proudly », which is the motto of her brand. She fulfills her mission by providing quality, unique pieces which tell many stories of African tradition and are 100% Made in Africa.
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[edit]- “I was tired of hearing that "single story" of Africa. I wanted to participate in a narrative change and show how great Africa is.”
** https://www.lionessesofafrica.com/blog/2021/8/1/startup-story-of-hortense-mbea?rq=Cameroonian%20
- “Our main superpower is our network of artisans. Afropian works with artisans and artists from 14 different African countries. We therefore are a truly Pan African brand.”
- ** https://www.lionessesofafrica.com/blog/2021/8/1/startup-story-of-hortense-mbea?rq=Cameroonian%20
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