"Bead making is not inferior to any job. When you own your craft boldly, even kings and queens will look for you."
The Visionary
Beaders was born from a simple realisation: beadmaking can be so much more. More than sitting for hours stringing beads. More than posting endlessly on Instagram hoping the right customer appears. More than treating a powerful craft like a small hustle.
I saw an industry filled with skill yet limited by visibility, tools, and structure. And I knew we could transform that.
Beaders is our movement to revolutionise beadmaking in Africa. A digital home where creators can earn sustainably, buyers can effortlessly discover quality pieces, and learners can access opportunities without barriers.
We’re proving that beadmaking isn’t “just beads”… it’s culture, creativity, and commerce — and it deserves technology that elevates it.
We’re only at the beginning, but the mission remains clear:
- Empower creators.
- Celebrate culture.
- Redefine the future of beadcraft in Africa.
— Ibukunoluwa Kohode
Founder, Beaders Africa
