Chinonso Ugwu is young discovered his talent quite early and decided to utilise it, instead of waiting for a white collar job. He speaks to Elora’s Blog in this interview.

Please introduce yourself?
My name is Chinonso Ugwu. I’m from Enugu state, Nigeria. I read marketing in University of Nigeria, Enugu campus. I was born in enugu and grew up there. I currently reside in Lagos.

You’re an Entrepreneur, what’s your line of business?
I’m a fashion designer and stylist. I basically design and sew it to the desired taste. I style up people too.

Photos of Chinonso At Work With His Clients

What inspired you to start up your business?
My business is related to my course of study in school. It’s all about production, value creation and satisfying the end user (customers). I would say I grew up with the talent. I remember I do look dapper while growing up and also evidently during my university days. I practically designed most of my clothes then. That also was when I took interest in modeling and styling. I was good in what I was doing, many told me to establish myself through that but ironically I never took the business seriously then. It was after my NYSC that I told myself I cant wait for job like most young graduates does. So i got back to what I loved doing and now the rest is story.

How were you able to raise funds for your business?
Talking about funds, It wasn’t easy, I just thank God for the stage I’m in now.

How do you advertise your business?
I advertise majorly through Facebook and instagram at the moment.

What are the challenges you’ve faced while running your business?
It was a challenge getting clients when I relocated to Lagos state. Most often clients orders do clash but I always fix that.
People do owe me alot and its not good for business. Sometimes sourcing for materials is a challenge because you might not see the desired ones in the market. These are just a few. I feel great.

How does it feel being your own boss?

I feel happy and fulfilled when I see i can satisfy people around me.

Has it been financially rewarding?
Yeah sure, God has been faithful to me.

Where do you see your brand in 5 years?
Believe me dear I don’t make plans. But in the next 5years, I should have become a household name already in the fashion world. My success story is divine. Just watch out..