Chioma Ikokwu, (born June 25, 1989) better known as Chioma Goodhair, is a Nigerian entrepreneur and executive coach. She is a co-founder and the CEO of Good Hair Ltd. and Brass and Copper Restaurant & Lounge,[1][2] alongside Kika Osunde.[3] She is also known for her role in the Real Housewives of Lagos (RHOL) reality show within The Real Housewives franchise.
Chioma Goodhair | |
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| Born | Chioma Ikokwu June 25, 1989 Lagos, Nigeria |
| Education | University of Birmingham |
| Known for | Co-founding Good Hair. |
Early life and education
editChioma Ikokwu was born in Lagos, Nigeria, to Agunze and Uche Ikokwu. She graduated from the University of Birmingham in 2010 with an LL.B degree. [4] She later earned an LL.M degree in International Environmental Law and International Commercial Arbitration at the University of London (School of Oriental and African Studies).[5]
Career
editShe met her business partner Kika Osunde[6] at the University of Birmingham[7] where she served as the Social Secretary for the University of Birmingham Afro Caribbean Society (ACS). After completing her Master of Laws degree, Chioma briefly worked at a law and arbitration firm in Lebanon before returning to Nigeria to attend law school.
She co-founded the hair and beauty brand Good Hair Ltd in England in 2009,[1] which moved to Nigeria in 2014.[8] Ikokwu and Osunde built a beauty hub known as "The Good Hair Space."[9] Chioma Goodhair is part-owner of Brass and Copper, a restaurant and bar in the Good Hair Space in Lekki, Lagos.
She founded the Chioma Ikokwu Start-up Fund Initiative, which focuses on providing capital for small businesses with innovative ideas. She also runs an executive coaching program where she mentors entrepreneurs in business creation, branding, and marketing.[10][11]
References
edit- ^ a b Guardian Woman (9 May 2020). "'Women have it a lot harder raising capital due to stereotypes, expectations'". Guardian. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
- ^ Anonymous (7 February 2018). "Casa Lydia and Cocoon Birth Brass & Copper by the Good Hair Dolls". Foodie In Lagos. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
- ^ Agbo, Njideka (31 May 2020). "Kika Osunde: Luxury, Finesse And Brand Reputation". Guardian. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
- ^ Agbonkhese, Josephine (10 May 2020). "Chioma Ikokwu: My family helped to start my company at age 18". Vanguard. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
- ^ "Chioma GoodHair, Now Chioma Landlady". This Day Live. 7 April 2019. Archived from the original on 28 August 2022. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
- ^ Dokubo, Titi (5 April 2018). "Savage! CHIOMA And KIKA 'Good Hair' Are Hijacking The Lagos Fashion Scene". Style Rave. Archived from the original on 2020-08-15. Retrieved 5 April 2018.
- ^ "How To Launch Your Own Hair Business with Chioma Ikokwu". sheleadsafrica.org. 6 September 2018. Archived from the original on 2018-09-21. Retrieved 2020-08-27.
- ^ Okeke, Ifeoma (4 December 2017). "How Chioma and Kika grew Good Hair Limited into global brand". Business Day. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
- ^ Rave, Style (11 September 2020). "Let's Talk Style: 31 Questions With Chioma GoodHair". Style Rave. Retrieved 11 September 2020.
- ^ Ogunlami, Adetoun (25 June 2020). "7 Things To Know About Chioma 'GoodHair' Ikokwu As She Turns A Year Older". Fab Woman. Archived from the original on 2022-08-28. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
- ^ Bella Naija (12 May 2018). "The Good Hair Merchants! Kika and Chioma cover TW Magazine's Latest Issue". Bella Naija. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
