Then it evolved to silk pieces, but because of COVID, our silk production got canceled so I had to adapt. I wanted to focus on a product I could do really well. How has the brand evolved since its launch in 2018? It’s inspiring to bring those two cultures together. But also my multi-cultural experience being Nigerian and Norwegian. Black women need to be properly represented – not altered to or morphed into something more “acceptable.” What inspires you most to create? It’s always in a way that’s pleasing to other people. We don’t see that often in its pure form. I could never identify myself in anything. I’m actually a stylist, but in my work I never felt represented.
Can you share a little about why you started the brand and what that process looked like for you?
Happily Grey recently started carrying OMA The Label jewelry in our store. If you’re a human being, it’s your issue too.” We love each other, but if you love me, you also have to care about this issue. If you’re a human being, it’s your issue too.įor the friends that didn’t speak up at the start of the racial justice movement, I had to voice my hurt for them not saying anything. But I’ve pushed myself to be more vocal and open. And I have friends from different backgrounds and ethnicities. My younger siblings are half white, half black. We need to see more black owned business, and black owned businesses that are THRIVING! How do you approach the topic of racism with your friends, family & peers? It’s brought a sense of relief and responsibility to use my platform to talk about it.Īnother positive for me is that I’ve felt pushed to put all of my feelings into my OMA The Label. Before, it felt like people didn’t want to acknowledge that racism is a current and ongoing problem. First, with COVID, and then with the racial justice movement.
This time has been such a learning experience. How are you feeling? As a women and business owner how have you found yourself coping with everything going on?
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