At the Corner of Amelia + Dagoseh is Adesan Collections


Amelia Dagoseh has big dreams. She recently graduated with a degree in biology and chemistry from Stella Maris Polytechnic's Mother Patern College of Health Sciences in Liberia.

Last August, Amelia started Adesan Collections with one-of-a-kind African print book designs. When speaking to Amelia about how she came about the idea, here’s what she had to say 



“I love drawing and I've wanted a drawing pad since I was a kid. So, last year I decided to live my childhood dream and get one. But the drawing pad I bought was for kids. I felt the need to spice it up and upgrade it to my level. Then the idea popped into my head ‘Why not cover it with something chic, fashionable, and modish?’All these things describe the ‘Africa lappa’ as it’s called in Liberia.

So, the next day I bought everything I need to design my book and put my thoughts and ideas into reality. It wasn't perfect, but it was beautiful. I posted the pictures of before and after on Instagram and it started from there. I kept fixing it and each time it gets better.

"Then I decided to share my idea with others, and I did a tutorial for a girls group. By August 2017 ending I decided to turn it into a brand and a business. I started with 30 Liberian dollars. Each time I fixed new books, I posted it on Facebook and Instagram, and the reaction was always amazing.

“But I know the African print books are not fully where I want it to be. My idea is not to limit it only in Liberia. But one step at a time.”

Amelia is also on YouTube, and she has been blogging for a year. She works for Entertainment Platform Plus Liberia and Plus Liberia TV as a television host and presenter. 



Kamal Anisiobi, reporting from Monrovia Liberia.


Comments

  1. UnknownApril 7, 2018 at 7:25 AM

    Good work Amelia I know you got it in you. May you continue to enjoy your passion and make Mama Liberia proud

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