The Nigerian Building UK’s Biggest Bridal Company

[@naturalgirldiy]

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]

Accurate comment, most of us are stuck in 9-5 jobs miserable because we never got to harness our talents,

[@PatriciaAbijah]

Alonuko is a force! Her dresses are beautiful

[@oladosutayo3576]

@TayoAina There is a bug on your website,no one can register...kindly attend to it

[@KyeyuneBatuma]

I love how she isnt afraid to talk money and numbers ..such a force at only 28 wow ❤

[@abimbolaorebiyi3582]

Honestly

[@johnpatterson9219]

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]

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]

Very well said.

[@anitaemmanuel3014]

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]

My thoughts exactly

[@felnluvwithyou505]

This videos goes to show how important it is for parents to support their children dreams and STOP imposing their own ideas on them.

[@Sumayyahsikiru]

Immediately I saw the title, I knew it was alonuko

[@PatriciaAbijah]

Me toooooo

[@AshleyG24601fan]

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]

Are people ready to pay for the beautiful clothing

[@Yannick-c4q]

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.💯❤️👍🏾👏🏾🤩🌟🥳🙏🏾🍾

[@JossieDex]

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]

💯

[@that_girl2224]

@korty

[@priscachendjou971]

I think that @kimdave did it already

[@omowunmiolorunfemi7213]

Saw Alonuko pieces on Pinterest and I fell in love with the artistry. So this is her??? OMG. . .I'm so proud of her!!!

[@bolanlemusa9735]

Naija again at its best. Kudos Alonuko

[@amandayeboah7927]

Now I know where to get my wedding dress❤❤❤❤❤❤ she is a HARDWORKER and so real❤❤❤

[@cupcake1065]

If I could afford one of her dresses, it would have been the choice for me for my upcoming wedding. So stunning.

[@jero3041]

My girlfriend has been watching her designs for over a year now, and I didn’t really understand why. She really does beautiful work.

[@kenswireart88]

Blacks in UK are really representing..I'm not gonna lie because of a strong African influence.

[@maggiemotshwari554]

Africans are really killing it!love it

[@chelleb777]

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.

[@kasikwagoma6740]

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.

[@Emuesiri]

Immediately I saw the title, I was like "it had better be Alonuko''. Her pieces are BEAUTIFUL and very detailed

[@norochungyang1896]

The believe she had in herself is on another level. Really worth emulating

[@naomifredrickA]

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.

[@christinenwakwue]

I'm PROUD of her!

[@kamala80]

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]

You can still try your luck wherever you are!!😂 The world is a global village

[@kamala80]

@@andromedab902 You are correct!

[@Ijee12]

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🥹

[@ceoofhenjoyment]

Her dresses are 10/10😍😍😍 Spectacular 🔥🔥😍✨

[@Oluchi26]

After watching this,it's clear to me that my dreams of becoming a successful entrepreneur is not wild. Well done tayo.

[@Ndi1st]

Incredible young woman. These! are the stories we should be amplifying ❤️‍🔥🙌🏾

[@Mariam_oluwaseyi_]

Thank you Tayo for bringing Gbemi to our screen. More importantly, thank you Bukunmi for sharing this link with me❤

[@stancefashionempire]

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💯❤️

[@HennyAgbara]

A few years later: Tayo getting a dress from Alonuko for his blide❤❤

[@richhands5269]

My three favorite channels: Tayo Aina, Stock Brotha, & GoBlack2Africa. 🔥 🔥 🔥

[@dianhamilton9953]

And Wode Maya

[@antoinettejo1300]

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.

[@isabellezionchipochaishe7103]

BEAUTIFUL is an understatement! Thank you for all you do Tayo can you please do a day in the life with Chrissy Bales Eze Azenabor and actors as well like Maurice Sam who is also taking our world by storm. I am not even Nigerian you guys but I know y'all. Your work ethic is unbeatable and you have made some of us proud to be Africans and identify with where we come from and be proud like "Who do you think you are?" in my best Naija accent! Love you my Naija fam! NAIJA to the world indeed! Zimbabwe to the World and Africa to the World!!!! I hope there is a time where all just consume our own products and wear or use our own creations man! I have noticed (offcourse from Social media or rather the Kenyan influencers i follow so I could be wrong) but it seems like in Kenya they are big on wearing made in Kenya products including even skincare. #AfricaRise!! #AfricaUnite!! #PatriceLumumba and many others' dreams!

[@labelledojima]

Love Alonuko, her dresses are the stuff a black girls'dream are made of.

[@jaquii77]

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 😅

[@classicwrehasha]

Let's not sleep on her wisdom, people management skills and leadership capabilities. Just outstanding 😊

[@toluwaniatokeadegboye4301]

“You can see that the growth is coming, but you don’t have the money to supply that growth.” I could resonate with that.

[@victoradebayo2584]

It's Ojude Oba Festival...Tayo 😊

[@omotopeawoleye9534]

Congratulations! I am very impressed with your story and success.Greater heights in Jesus name🎉

[@chinyererachel]

I sincerely love her vibes, thank you Tayo for sharing this beautiful piece with us 🙏🏽

[@bebejonesmichael8816]

Kudos to you for making us nigerian proud.

[@Wyndu777]

She is inspiring to young black fashion designers.

[@NaanorkorIris]

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

[@SnowIgiehon]

I really admire how audible and confident she is!!🥺

[@judithymwafisheni5911]

Proud is an understatement

[@moa5351]

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.

[@DebzEleta]

As a fashion designer and a Nigerian I am truly inspired to keep going and believe in yourself.

[@soulfoodsmama2980]

I really like the question of “how do you effectively manage a team?” - her answer is really insightful, I really appreciate this interview. 🖤

[@idagregory3062]

Why did I know it was Alonuko before I even clicked the video! She makes lovely dresses! ❤

[@akosuakoranteng3327]

What a beautiful story and so relatable! Nothing like an African parent's doubt to fuel your ambition 😂😂😂

[@anyangrb]

Right ! Until they see it start to work

[@OyepearlTV]

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

[@AsherMichael-q8s]

How does UK look like Zimbabwe 😮

[@ogomsseries]

Her dresses are so beautiful,luxury and one piece you cant find anywhere or anyhow.

[@PatriciaAbijah]

I’m so inspired! I follow her designs and it’s nice to know how she started. So courageous!

[@Ibetala]

Her dresses are extraordinarily beautiful and breathtaking. I can’t believe it!

[@bbmj804]

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.

[@Lifeboy027]

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.

[@bedinabebe4521]

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.

[@mcfashion9385]

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.]

😂😂

[@TayoAinaFilms]

😅😅 I wasn’t informed. Now I know, thanks for watching 😁

[@PatriciaAbijah]

So interesting to know that she’s been sewing wedding dresses since twenty!

[@Heavenlyceline]

She’s so well spoken and inspiring God bless you both 🙏🏽

[@yemio1005]

Very inspirational, I hope she continues to have even more success 😍

[@amakaokoye2039]

This real inspire me to go back to wat I love doing growing up

[@OprahCoco]

I'm defo gonna be an Alonuko bride ❤ Amen!

[@deziebethel]

I’m definitely getting married in an Alonuko dress. I’ve already given my parents the heads up, so they have a couple of years to get ready

[@misstinak]

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 ❤

[@lifewithcaroline8196]

This is AMAZING !!!!

[@Sageandloving]

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.

[@BernadetteWanjiru]

So inspiring...this is where I'm gonna be in a few years ❤

[@NisiaRuth]

Her work is absolutely stunning. ✨

[@sk6424]

Determination determination determination!!!!

[@adebukonlaadeniyi5362]

I am beyond proud of her, she’s an inspiration 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@dona_grace]

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💋💋💋

[@EstherTalks]

Fantastic video! Her dresses are stunning and I'm so happy to see the insane growth of Alonuko 👏🏾👏🏾

[@Lazarus524]

I’m a teenager and your videos makes me feel I would be great one day

[@Laifahamuli]

She is stunning and seems very driven 🎉

[@misskemo]

Gbemi is super talented and very inspirational. Loved hearing more of her story, thanks Tayo for sharing.

[@AF-qn6fx]

I always knew she’ll be as big as she is now. Such a talented young lady and also very humble. She made my wedding dress in 2017. So proud of this young sister Gbemi ❤❤🤍😘😘

[@macabara8819]

Let's be truthful. You went to her because you wanted it for almost free.If you had lots of money, Will you patronize her?am just curious how we treat people that look like us and turn back and ask why we are no where.

[@PatriciaAbijah]

@@macabara8819you know she was already big by 2017 right?

[@xty070]

​@@macabara8819how you just assume all this from a comment from a stranger is beyond me.. Damn. Do better.

[@AF-qn6fx]

@@macabara8819 I try the hardest not to bother with trolls like you on the internet but I’m making time for you today. First off, it’s really sad that you felt the need to comment in this way, because you don’t even know me. I hope you grow and learn to control silly urges in life🤍. If you must know, I went for her not because I couldn’t afford to buy elsewhere but because the first time I came across her designs, I love them and the service was bespoke which is what I was looking for. But then one important detail sealed the deal, she was black… how amazing! That was important to me, and I was instantly sold. I try the hardest to support black businesses first - I know who I am! I also appreciated the fact that she is a young woman using her natural gift to do something great for herself. I have a daughter and I am inspired by her and could see other young black girls looking up to someone like her. You must also know, she did not only design my wedding dress & evening dress but all of my bridesmaids dresses and my daughters dress - all amazingly done by the way👌🏾And…I paid what she was asking at the time, without even the thought to bargain, because she is deserving of charging whatever she wants for her talent/ creativity and the time she puts into her work! Now, to answer your question/curiosity, YES, If I was a billionaire today, I would still wear an ALONUKO design because her work clearly speaks for itself 💜❤️ and she’s a black business owner🙌🏾. Lastly; from your comment to me, I can assume that you seem like the people she spoke of in this interview. I bet if she charges you now, you are the type to first consider if she’s worth it, because essentially that’s what your comment was about, you think only people with lower budgets would go with her, Talk about projection!! 😂 smh. Now, sling your hook!! Kmt

[@asanwa3126]

​@xty070 I was shocked as well. This sort of a person is dangerous 😳

[@SewingWorkshops]

This is really inspirational 🎉 beautiful Alaniko

[@Klosejerry]

I envy her mindset and her doings, lovely stuff you're doing 🔥🔥🔥

[@julianaogechi167]

Love love love this brand! Her values on entrepreneurship really does shine through❤

[@HannahOgunyinka]

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

[@jl4073]

One word..Beautiful!!🫶🏽✨✨

[@Issie995]

It's a dream to wear her wedding dress 😍🙌🏽

[@leniquelouis]

This was an amazing interview!! She just glows with talent and is very humble. God bless her richly! 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@caryninchrist]

Thank you For filming this video am inspired

[@theafricanblogger]

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. ❤❤❤😊😊😊

[@mimio7614]

I think someone should interview Tayo Aina as well. It will be beautiful to know more about him.

[@mobismo]

Thank you for this interview, I have always want to hear her speak She’s indeed a force

[@feels1510]

excellence

[@FopsyTheGreat]

I've followed Gbemi for so long. So great to see her on your channel! Well done Tayo!

[@Winceyy]

What a boss babe!!! Incredible work ethic and SUCH an outstanding brand 🙌🏾 when it’s my time, she’ll be amongst the first people I reach out to because 😍

[@ananse77]

Nope. I respect her entrepreneurship. But I'm not paying several $K for a wedding dress. Nope.

[@alexandramane6378]

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 🙏🥂🍾👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@zinhlekheswa5237]

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

[@SoGood09]

This is such an inspirational story, it’s unbelievable!

[@hazelobua664]

The Alanuko dresses are lovely 😍 great to see another Nigerian sister thriving. This was a really inspiring, thank you Tayo 👏🏽🙏🏽

[@dkfly10]

MY GOAL TODAY HOPEFULLY I GET TO YOUR LEVEL OF INSPIRING PEOPLE WITH STORIES

[@abiolamakay]

I love her energy! Thank you for sharing her with us Tayo, God bless you ♥️

[@remiseunaladejana]

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 ❤

[@alanaburrell6611]

This is so helpful and I’m so glad that he interviews black women entreprenuers and they are so honest with their journeys! I learned so much from watching this.