The Nigerian Building UK’s Biggest Bridal Company

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Tayo Aina

Tayo Aina

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The Nigerian Building UK’s Biggest Bridal Company in the UK is a video about Gbemi Okunlola, an entrepreneur based in London, England, and she built one of the most prominent Bridal companies called Alonuko at the age of 28.
In this episode of my Made in Africa series, Gbemi Okunlola gives us an insight into how she started her company, how she is running it, and how she plans to expand this business. Her story is shared to inspire African youths and open their eyes to the goldmine in the Wedding and Bridal Fashion business.
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Alonuko Information
Website: alonuko.co.uk
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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:33 Office Tour
02:11 What does Alonuko mean?
02:41 How I made my first dress
03:50 I quit school to focus on making dresses
05:23 How I made my first wedding dress
05:52 How much does a wedding dress cost
07:23 How I decided to go BIG
08:18 How I raised funds for my first runway show
10:05 Where were you born?
10:35 What's the most expensive wedding dress you have made?
11:52 What are the challenges you faced?
13:05 How much did you raise to scale up?
13:22 How important is it to raise funding?
14:45 Where do you get most clients from?
15:05 How it is building a business in London
16:03 What drives you?
18:26 How do you manage your team?
19:58 What would you change about Africa/Africans?
20:52 How does it feel to be young and successful?
22:05 What kind of background did you grow up in?
23:20 What's your advice to entrepreneurs?
25:12 Outro

Пікірлер: 373
@naturalgirldiy
@naturalgirldiy 9 ай бұрын
So encouraging. She was born to do this. I wish more African parents would stop obsessing over grades and look at the natural talents of our kids. Kudos to her for following her passion and kudo's to parents for supporting her journey..
@stephaniea6887
@stephaniea6887 8 ай бұрын
Accurate comment, most of us are stuck in 9-5 jobs miserable because we never got to harness our talents,
@KyeyuneBatuma
@KyeyuneBatuma 8 ай бұрын
I love how she isnt afraid to talk money and numbers ..such a force at only 28 wow ❤
@abimbolaorebiyi3582
@abimbolaorebiyi3582 8 ай бұрын
Honestly
@PatriciaAbijah
@PatriciaAbijah 9 ай бұрын
Alonuko is a force! Her dresses are beautiful
@oladosutayo3576
@oladosutayo3576 8 ай бұрын
@TayoAina There is a bug on your website,no one can register...kindly attend to it
@johnpatterson9219
@johnpatterson9219 9 ай бұрын
Wow, Alonuko has reinvented the “couture” wedding dress! Maybe I’m biased but it seems as though extreme, extreme talent, comes out of Africa. I’ve seen it… over and over again.
@M1ssKay
@M1ssKay 8 ай бұрын
I love seeing African women win!! It gives me so much encouragement and it’s nice to see relatable role models no matter what industry they are in. 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
@tulsacaupain2882
@tulsacaupain2882 4 ай бұрын
Very well said.
@anitaemmanuel3014
@anitaemmanuel3014 9 ай бұрын
The way she came up with the name of her brand, that’s such a brilliant idea. You can tell she knows her onions. She’s so good at what she does and so talented. Love this for her.
@miracleogunsola524
@miracleogunsola524 8 ай бұрын
My thoughts exactly
@Sumayyahsikiru
@Sumayyahsikiru 9 ай бұрын
Immediately I saw the title, I knew it was alonuko
@PatriciaAbijah
@PatriciaAbijah 9 ай бұрын
Me toooooo
@omowunmiolorunfemi7213
@omowunmiolorunfemi7213 7 ай бұрын
Saw Alonuko pieces on Pinterest and I fell in love with the artistry. So this is her??? OMG. . .I'm so proud of her!!!
@felnluvwithyou505
@felnluvwithyou505 7 ай бұрын
This videos goes to show how important it is for parents to support their children dreams and STOP imposing their own ideas on them.
@AshleyG24601fan
@AshleyG24601fan 8 ай бұрын
Her gowns are the most gorgeous I've ever seen. I honestly wonder why it's so hard for fashion designers to make beautiful clothing. Tbf I'm not a designer, no clue what goes into it, but I've always wondered why bridal gowns were so plain. Nice to see someone making beautiful clothing designed for black skin! Her sheer netting or whatever it's called matches so well.
@euniceabe1358
@euniceabe1358 2 ай бұрын
Are people ready to pay for the beautiful clothing
@jero3041
@jero3041 8 ай бұрын
My girlfriend has been watching her designs for over a year now, and I didn’t really understand why. She really does beautiful work.
@Anaiick
@Anaiick 9 ай бұрын
Tayo is synonymous with consistency, hardwork, professionalism respect for the viewers because he just goes over and beyond to ensure we stay glued on his contents through pristine videos, breathtaking locations, tips for saving etc. As a 50 + individual- I am so proud of the way our youths appreciate diversity, inclusion and differences. Alonuko thanks for your awe inspiring and breathtaking princess/fairytale wedding gowns. I am a full time subscriber, mother, sister, female cousin and fan and super proud of you. Thanks for opening yourself up to limitless horizons.💯❤️👍🏾👏🏾🤩🌟🥳🙏🏾🍾
@cupcake1065
@cupcake1065 8 ай бұрын
If I could afford one of her dresses, it would have been the choice for me for my upcoming wedding. So stunning.
@traviegold
@traviegold 9 ай бұрын
"When I create a vision in my head it's so visual it can't be in my head alone." That's inspiration. Saw this on IG and was like I need to watch this interview.
@HennyAgbara
@HennyAgbara 7 ай бұрын
A few years later: Tayo getting a dress from Alonuko for his blide❤❤
@chelleb777
@chelleb777 8 ай бұрын
Her dresses are beautiful and exquisite. I wish her all success. She so young and inspiring. This is what I would love to see, more about young Beautiful Black Females, building their empires. Not all the ratchet degrading behaviour that is being promoted and now is the characteristics that defined young black females. Less of people like 'Sexy Red' more of females like 'Gbemi Okunola' Thanks Tayo. Good job highlighting the positive Black People.
@JossieDex
@JossieDex 9 ай бұрын
I think a KZbinr that does the same stuff as Tayo needs to Interview Tayo. This guy is literally amazing at what he does!! You can't imagine the amount of work it took to upload a 25minute video.
@OgooluwaOjo
@OgooluwaOjo 8 ай бұрын
💯
@oluomachigladys1311
@oluomachigladys1311 8 ай бұрын
@korty
@priscachendjou971
@priscachendjou971 8 ай бұрын
I think that @kimdave did it already
@norochungyang1896
@norochungyang1896 8 ай бұрын
The believe she had in herself is on another level. Really worth emulating
@Emuesiri
@Emuesiri 8 ай бұрын
Immediately I saw the title, I was like "it had better be Alonuko''. Her pieces are BEAUTIFUL and very detailed
@bolanlemusa9735
@bolanlemusa9735 8 ай бұрын
Naija again at its best. Kudos Alonuko
@Ijee12
@Ijee12 8 ай бұрын
I love Alonuko❣️. Her dresses are elegant and they all stand out🥰🥰. I love how innovative she is. She’s young and vibrant ❣️. I’ve been following her for 2/3 years now and I’ve been telling myself that I’d love to be an Alonuko bride🥹
@amandayeboah7927
@amandayeboah7927 8 ай бұрын
Now I know where to get my wedding dress❤❤❤❤❤❤ she is a HARDWORKER and so real❤❤❤
@kenswireart88
@kenswireart88 9 ай бұрын
Blacks in UK are really representing..I'm not gonna lie because of a strong African influence.
@maggiemotshwari554
@maggiemotshwari554 Ай бұрын
Africans are really killing it!love it
@naomifredrickA
@naomifredrickA 9 ай бұрын
This is really encouraging 👏 I just moved to the uk to join my husband, and I'm a fashion designer from Nigeria. I'm watching to just keep me really motivated because fashion is something I love to do.
@kasikwagoma6740
@kasikwagoma6740 9 ай бұрын
Tayo, your content is superb, very sophisticated and not childish like other content I see on KZbin. Thank you for showcasing these brilliant Nigerians who are such an inspiration to us all,i remain a huge admirer of Nigerians and am inspired by them. The facilities here in Britain made her thrive. Those useless rulers in Africa are frustrating the superb and brilliant business minded Africans especially Nigerians. This supertalented young lady could have been employing Africans in Africa if only there was 24/7 electricity, security, safety, the rule of law, etc. I truly admire the tenacity, hardwork and creativeness of Nigerians, they are simply unmatched.
@Oluchi26
@Oluchi26 8 ай бұрын
After watching this,it's clear to me that my dreams of becoming a successful entrepreneur is not wild. Well done tayo.
@OyepearlTV
@OyepearlTV 8 ай бұрын
This video has inspired me to have a travel list and Zimbabwe is going to be on the list. Thank you for the great content
@stancefashionempire
@stancefashionempire 8 ай бұрын
I love where she talked about your goals changing overtime and having support systems in your growth journey. This is really an inspirational story, as a fashion designer, there are lots of takeaways for me💯❤️
@Ndi1st
@Ndi1st 8 ай бұрын
Incredible young woman. These! are the stories we should be amplifying ❤️‍🔥🙌🏾
@antoinettejo1300
@antoinettejo1300 9 ай бұрын
I have my wedding dressmaker. I will refer you to this comment when I come over. I am SUPER DUPER PROUD of you. What a woman! What a force! And I dare say, you are just starting.
@christinenwakwue
@christinenwakwue 8 ай бұрын
I'm PROUD of her!
@chinyererachel
@chinyererachel 9 ай бұрын
I sincerely love her vibes, thank you Tayo for sharing this beautiful piece with us 🙏🏽
@richhands5269
@richhands5269 9 ай бұрын
My three favorite channels: Tayo Aina, Stock Brotha, & GoBlack2Africa. 🔥 🔥 🔥
@dianhamilton9953
@dianhamilton9953 9 ай бұрын
And Wode Maya
@toluwaniatokeadegboye4301
@toluwaniatokeadegboye4301 8 ай бұрын
“You can see that the growth is coming, but you don’t have the money to supply that growth.” I could resonate with that.
@jaquii77
@jaquii77 7 ай бұрын
I’m from France, and I did not know about her company but omggg I’m so glad I’ve watched that video !! Also so glad I’m not yet married 😅
@NaanorkorIris
@NaanorkorIris 9 ай бұрын
I love this lady, her confidence and how open she was about her business and i love you tayo For this interview . Blessings to you both
@Mariam_oluwaseyi_
@Mariam_oluwaseyi_ 8 ай бұрын
Thank you Tayo for bringing Gbemi to our screen. More importantly, thank you Bukunmi for sharing this link with me❤
@ceoofhenjoyment
@ceoofhenjoyment 8 ай бұрын
Her dresses are 10/10😍😍😍 Spectacular 🔥🔥😍✨
@kamala80
@kamala80 9 ай бұрын
She's something else! Intelligent, talented, driven, gorgeous and loves her family. I'm happy for her. I'd be after her if I lived in the UK.
@andromedab902
@andromedab902 9 ай бұрын
You can still try your luck wherever you are!!😂 The world is a global village
@kamala80
@kamala80 9 ай бұрын
@@andromedab902 You are correct!
@soulfoodsmama2980
@soulfoodsmama2980 9 ай бұрын
I really like the question of “how do you effectively manage a team?” - her answer is really insightful, I really appreciate this interview. 🖤
@bebejonesmichael8816
@bebejonesmichael8816 9 ай бұрын
Kudos to you for making us nigerian proud.
@mcfashion9385
@mcfashion9385 9 ай бұрын
0:41 when Tayo asked how many dresses do you make in a day, I screamed 🤣🤣. Like a lot of work goes in Sir lol
@EsoheA.
@EsoheA. 9 ай бұрын
😂😂
@TayoAinaFilms
@TayoAinaFilms 9 ай бұрын
😅😅 I wasn’t informed. Now I know, thanks for watching 😁
@Lifeboy027
@Lifeboy027 9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much Tayo for bringing this to us. You’re both an inspiration to every young person out there trying to make it work.
@moa5351
@moa5351 7 ай бұрын
She is intelligent, focused ans articulate. I love the fact that she confidently speaks about equity, raising funds and other critical financial concepts that are important for entrepreneurs to have a grasp of. Without a degree, she has made more of her foundational education and intellect than many degree holders. I think she would seriously benefit from one of the executive business or entrepreneurship programmes from top business schools like the London Business School, INSEAD etc... that are tailored for SMEs and become an instructor in one later if she wanted. Very positive energy.
@SnowIgiehon
@SnowIgiehon 2 ай бұрын
I really admire how audible and confident she is!!🥺
@PatriciaAbijah
@PatriciaAbijah 9 ай бұрын
I’m so inspired! I follow her designs and it’s nice to know how she started. So courageous!
@PatriciaAbijah
@PatriciaAbijah 9 ай бұрын
So interesting to know that she’s been sewing wedding dresses since twenty!
@Wyndu777
@Wyndu777 8 ай бұрын
She is inspiring to young black fashion designers.
@bbmj804
@bbmj804 8 ай бұрын
This is one of the best interview with tons of inspiration. Sometime in the future soon, I will patronize for my daughter God willing. Well done dear. Great interview Tayo.
@victoradebayo2584
@victoradebayo2584 8 ай бұрын
It's Ojude Oba Festival...Tayo 😊
@amakaokoye2039
@amakaokoye2039 7 ай бұрын
This real inspire me to go back to wat I love doing growing up
@labelledojima
@labelledojima 8 ай бұрын
Love Alonuko, her dresses are the stuff a black girls'dream are made of.
@idagregory3062
@idagregory3062 8 ай бұрын
Why did I know it was Alonuko before I even clicked the video! She makes lovely dresses! ❤
@DebzEleta
@DebzEleta 8 ай бұрын
As a fashion designer and a Nigerian I am truly inspired to keep going and believe in yourself.
@lifewithcaroline8196
@lifewithcaroline8196 8 ай бұрын
This is AMAZING !!!!
@omotopeawoleye9534
@omotopeawoleye9534 8 ай бұрын
Congratulations! I am very impressed with your story and success.Greater heights in Jesus name🎉
@yemio1005
@yemio1005 9 ай бұрын
Very inspirational, I hope she continues to have even more success 😍
@ogomsseries
@ogomsseries 9 ай бұрын
Her dresses are so beautiful,luxury and one piece you cant find anywhere or anyhow.
@bedinabebe4521
@bedinabebe4521 9 ай бұрын
This young businesswoman, her craft, her business are beautifully amazing😍😍 I love to see Nigerians free to develop their passions brilliantly, in peace and prosperity. Nigeria produces other level talents.
@judithymwafisheni5911
@judithymwafisheni5911 8 ай бұрын
Proud is an understatement
@Heavenlyceline
@Heavenlyceline 8 ай бұрын
She’s so well spoken and inspiring God bless you both 🙏🏽
@akosuakoranteng3327
@akosuakoranteng3327 9 ай бұрын
What a beautiful story and so relatable! Nothing like an African parent's doubt to fuel your ambition 😂😂😂
@anyangrb
@anyangrb 8 ай бұрын
Right ! Until they see it start to work
@Ibetala
@Ibetala 8 ай бұрын
Her dresses are extraordinarily beautiful and breathtaking. I can’t believe it!
@HannahOgunyinka
@HannahOgunyinka 9 ай бұрын
Gbemi! So proud of you girl - you’ve stayed humble and have worked hard. You are an awesome to many who dream about designing their lives
@misskemo
@misskemo 9 ай бұрын
Gbemi is super talented and very inspirational. Loved hearing more of her story, thanks Tayo for sharing.
@leniquelouis
@leniquelouis 9 ай бұрын
This was an amazing interview!! She just glows with talent and is very humble. God bless her richly! 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿
@BernadetteWanjiru
@BernadetteWanjiru 8 ай бұрын
So inspiring...this is where I'm gonna be in a few years ❤
@dona_grace
@dona_grace 8 ай бұрын
Very beautiful mind my dear, very beautiful art in your designs, you at soooo talented beyond even the most talented of wedding/dress designers. Alonuko is the new black of wedding💋💋💋
@zinhlekheswa5237
@zinhlekheswa5237 8 ай бұрын
Family supports ; a family member asking you to do something for her is the best step, people don't trust families and go and support established businesses instead of growing other businesses
@adebukonlaadeniyi5362
@adebukonlaadeniyi5362 9 ай бұрын
I am beyond proud of her, she’s an inspiration 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
@OprahCoco
@OprahCoco 9 ай бұрын
I'm defo gonna be an Alonuko bride ❤ Amen!
@elizabetholuwayomi8104
@elizabetholuwayomi8104 9 ай бұрын
Congratulations on your attainment of 700 thousand subscribers. I am really happy for you. Thank you for what you do here. Your videos are always inspirational.
@yo-a
@yo-a 9 ай бұрын
Liking before I even watch!!! So excited for this interview!
@oluwaferanmi4501
@oluwaferanmi4501 8 ай бұрын
This is so insightful and inspiring. Welldone Tayo!
@alexandramane6378
@alexandramane6378 9 ай бұрын
Thanks for this interview.... she is and inspiration for the young entrepreneurs... I wish her all the success of this world and may God continue protecting her and her family 🙏🥂🍾👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
@theafricanblogger
@theafricanblogger 8 ай бұрын
let your children follow & fulfill the the dream that God placed inside of them. STOP forcing them to fulfill your dreams. stop living through your children. Help them discover their gifts and nurture it into fruition. Do not Abort their dreams because it doesn't fit yours. ❤❤❤😊😊😊
@Klosejerry
@Klosejerry 8 ай бұрын
I envy her mindset and her doings, lovely stuff you're doing 🔥🔥🔥
@promiseikechukwu6454
@promiseikechukwu6454 9 ай бұрын
Always looking forward to Tayo’s videos
@EstherTalks
@EstherTalks 7 ай бұрын
Fantastic video! Her dresses are stunning and I'm so happy to see the insane growth of Alonuko 👏🏾👏🏾
@misstinak
@misstinak 8 ай бұрын
Love her. Love this. And I absolutely hate the way bc of color some will deem things as less valuable vs a different color counterpart - but we are here and we will break down that mythology 1x1! We ARE top top tier ❤
@chibuzornwokoh8064
@chibuzornwokoh8064 8 ай бұрын
I really love the quality of videos you put on your channel especially recently. I’m very motivated and inspired by the great men and women you interview. Please don’t stop, keep it coming. Thanks
@musiclover6842
@musiclover6842 9 ай бұрын
Will watch later but I already liked the vid, excited to watch it when I have my full attention for it.
@Laifahamuli
@Laifahamuli 9 ай бұрын
She is stunning and seems very driven 🎉
@soulfoodsmama2980
@soulfoodsmama2980 9 ай бұрын
“In a day? Our wedding dresses take more than a day to make” Sis was low-key shocked he said that to her. Good things take time. All of her work is beautiful. 🕊🤍
@AkireMaru
@AkireMaru 8 ай бұрын
Lol…he’s a guy…they don’t really think too much about dresses outside of appreciating them
@johannacargill1892
@johannacargill1892 8 ай бұрын
Thank you, this was most inspirational. I had to send it to some of the young people I encourage to do better!!!
@jl4073
@jl4073 8 ай бұрын
One word..Beautiful!!🫶🏽✨✨
@rilwanbalogun83
@rilwanbalogun83 9 ай бұрын
She is very inspired….more success to her. Love your vibes and your content. Keep bringing good stuff.
@Leolateal
@Leolateal 9 ай бұрын
Oh my!!! This is just so amazing and inspirational. So young and talented!!!
@Tomi_janet15
@Tomi_janet15 9 ай бұрын
This is amazing!! Congrats and beautiful designs❤❤❤
@OprahCoco
@OprahCoco 9 ай бұрын
Tayo delivering quality content back to back to back!!!! 🎉
@dianalungu5440
@dianalungu5440 9 ай бұрын
This is so inspirational. I love that she has fulfilled her dream after putting in alot of work.
@pedrotolulope3510
@pedrotolulope3510 9 ай бұрын
Amazing! Tayo,You put so much effort into your videos and this is no different.
@vickyotie
@vickyotie 9 ай бұрын
Wow! Such a beautiful interview, enjoyed every bit of it!
@Emmanuellaphotosgallery
@Emmanuellaphotosgallery 8 ай бұрын
Loved every single moment of it! 🥰🥰🥰 loveeeee her! Thank you tayo!
@DivineOyiboka
@DivineOyiboka 9 ай бұрын
This was a good watch, I love her story
@FopsyTheGreat
@FopsyTheGreat 9 ай бұрын
I've followed Gbemi for so long. So great to see her on your channel! Well done Tayo!
@mobismo
@mobismo 8 ай бұрын
Thank you for this interview, I have always want to hear her speak She’s indeed a force
@remiseunaladejana
@remiseunaladejana 8 ай бұрын
Authentic! That's the word that came as I watched this. Thank you, Tayo, for bringing her to our screens. Success is achievable to those who aren't scared to dream . I wish her continued success ❤
@Sageandloving
@Sageandloving 8 ай бұрын
I remember her from leye olumide's video of her sisters wedding. ( there was a time i used to watch a lot if Nigerian wedding videos😂). She gave a toast on how her sister looked come to find out she made the dress.
@Iam_chrisbenson
@Iam_chrisbenson 9 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing your story, I’m inspired. Wishing you greater heights 👍
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