How a Nigerian Built a Multimillion Dollar Clothing Company in Nigeria!
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- Опубліковано 13 чер 2024
- How a Nigerian Built a Million Dollar Clothing Business in Nigeria is another episode of my promoting Africa series where I feature black entrepreneurs all across Africa who have built successful businesses and they tell us how they did it.
Today's episode is Mrs Adenike Ogunlesi who is a Nigerian entrepreneur who built a Multimillion Dollar Fashion and Manufacturing Business called Ruff & Tumble from the boot of her car in Nigeria. She tells us about how she was able to build her business in Lagos state Nigeria and some of the challenges she has faced on her entrepreneurial journey.
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Fun fact: I was the first customer of Ruff and Tumble. True story, On my 10th birthday I needed a beautiful dress we drove round GRA Lagos and found a small store. At the point they were still offloading and removing clothes from the nylon bag. I saw this orange beautiful dress and purchased it. The lady at the store said "do you know you are the first customer since we opened this store". What did I know then 😂 a kid wanted to celebrate her birthday in peace. I'm amazed how far the empire has gone. This shows that consistency is the KEY👌🏽...
What a small world 🌍🤪
Wow!
This is Amazing! Thanks for sharing your story!
How old are u now? I just want to calculate the year this lady opened the store.
pinned!
Mama is not just an inspiration, she is an institution... #Proverbs31
👉 Happy Eid Mubarak to all the Muslims in the building....
Nice video ✊🏾 👌my Africa family 🌍 let's gather here and take selfie 🤳
She really is an institution
Amen
This woman is a legend. I remember her shop from the 90s. People who don't know her would think overnight success. She has been there. Very hard working.
This woman inspires me like crazy, I am currently sewing and selling fabrics from the boot of my car while picking up my children from school, so this just speaks to me in a million ways . Thank you Tayo for bringing Mrs Ogunlesi close to us
I know a woman that build a house in Abuja doing that ,and selling hair so keep it up one day you will make millions mark my word 🙏🏾keep it up ...
Hhikfza
Keep going!
All along, I thought Ruff n Tumble was a UK brand. Very Elegant, Eloquent, and Beautiful Woman!
Information is key... thanks to TAYO for sharing
Same here.
Same
right?
I am telling you! Wow!
I love the fact that she mentioned she took a loan and built the business on loans. Most successful people in Nigeria always shield the source of their seed capital
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lol Motivational speakers that turned 25 Naira to 25 million
Never use your own money, this is how dreams get deferred.
@@sabrinahoward5891 Like she said that she wasn't taken seriously by banks, at some point that changed, but sometimes personal funds or those raised from friends and family are the only financing you have...Also, I don't know about right now, but Nigerian banks interest rates are known to be unreasonably high...
To take a loan in Nigeria at over 20% interest for a business and the business survive in spite of all the pitfalls of running a business in a place like Nigeria reflects the level of discipline and acumen that goes into that business. This woman has been around for a while. I am sure I've seen her on the local TV station in Nigeria back in the days. It's good and encouraging that her business is still thriving.
For the longest, I thought ruff n tumble simply imported kids clothing and I just couldn’t understand the pricing. Now knowing that it’s made in Nigeria, it’s providing jobs for my people, and with such quality. Yep I’m never questioning the price. TAKE ALL MY MONEY🙌🏾🙌🏾
I actually got more wisdom from this lady than 3 yrs of University degree, sending you love Somalia.
Wow , that's crazy
Wow , that's crazy
Tayo, this LADY represents the best of Africa. We like to scoff at the older generations but that generation is the one that demands perfection in business, speak well, value education and raise productive, purposeful offspring. If we had more of her in Africa, the sky would not be the limit. Sadly too many remain outside after they finish school. Thank goodness her mother told her to come back home all those years ago. I was smiling throughout.
Thanks for your comment! Appreciate you!
@@TayoAinaFilms 👍
So well said.
Thank you! Our generation doesn't speak or write proper English anymore. It's a shame
Nigeria builds some kind of muscle for people truly. It’s hard enough and we have to find a unique solution to battle basic things. We just have to dream beyond.
Nigeria builds your mental muscles in multiple ways, you have no choice but to just keep it moving!
I agree with you fisayo!
Pls ignore that mad woman. She comes from a wealthy family. They were already deep in the fashion industry. Her husband is literally a billionaire in Naira
@KHL1N1CAL well spoken..
@KHL1N1CAL thank you so much, actually, that was a great compliment. Thank you again. 🤗
I love how she was communicating like she was talking to her child, such a motherly nature. You could tell she's passionate about what she does and her advices are timely. Thank you Tayo.
“It is never a better time to be black” love that statement.
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"Success is a process, it's a journey."
This line hit me
Real talk!!!
Got goosebumps watching this and im not even Nigerian 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿
Haha. Nicee!!
Yaaay
Wow! So cool! I love it when women make big moves! Am so inspired!
Im Glad you Are!!! Im also Inspired myself!
Stop promoting your channel. Mxm.
@@venttiktok2477 who are you talking to???
Wow!! more Grace and wisdom 🙌🙏❤
This woman is spitting game ,that most receptors do not conceptualise.
Keep blaming and every other and Buhari, for a life God gave you.
Stupid!
#AnIgboToo.
This Channel is helping Youths bring out the best in them
Keep it up
Is this the faze rug I know ?
@@FAVVIB3Stv abiii
And giving me ideas too
Ruff n Tumble is a Nigerian brand? Never knew. Home grown gem!!! Nigerians have been doing the BEST since 1806!! WoW! Thank you Tayo for another impactful and insightful video. Well done!!!
Thanks for watching! Appreciate you!
It is. I knew 6years ago. Sissie Yemmie feature her purchase on her channel
Just listening to what she says you can tell she has continued to educate herself and do self development beyond academia
This is why as a nation we must improve our cotton production and beef up our textile industry. The textile industry along the value chain can employ millions of Nigerians. You can see the number of people working for her, now imagine if we had our textile mills functioning to full capacity. 💪💪💪
ONLY videos like these show what is truly possible in Nigeria
@@doreenonekalit9888 exactly!
Yes we need correct cotton fabrics
Absolutely correct! Just imagine
Exactly what was on my mind when I saw the workers cutting the fabric,the question of where she import the fabrics from and if Nigeria can still go back to production of fabrics and Ankara....alot to learn and lot of business idea to pick from this unique interview, welldone Tayo.
I like how she said, our generation want things to happen overnight, and she didn't lie... We're so impatient.
Nice video bro.
Nigeria makes you to learn to think beyond the odds. A hidden Virtue we Nigerians have.
True! Very true
I can't resist tumbling.
This is a success story. It should be replicated in all African countries and to stop importing Chinese clothes and Western used clothes.
Exactly, Africans need to learn the culture of manufacturing. It will help the continent economically
You also have to remember those western countries dont give the clothes put of generosity, its a business for them. The have green waste demands and so palm off these clothes to other countries
WoW. She is so self-aware and self-assured....a true leader. Everything she articulated I spent 30k learning in a master’s program. Awesome interview and much love from the US❤️
Nothing beat a self assured woman.
She is also hands on and deeply knowledgeable about her business.
She reminds me of Mrs. Bukky George of HealthPlusPharmacy. Excellent women!
"Is it easy? No. if you live in Nigeria and work in Nigeria, you have the best mental muscles that any human being ever grew in the entire world."
"Nigeria builds your metal muscles like no other country in the world will, because you are literally thinking on your feet 24/7."
this is how we are, we are Nigerians, great people, great country. there she goes, i am charmed by her achievements and thoughtful insights, she is my female role model, and my male model is Dangote. thank you Tayo. we need part 2,3,4,5...... kai mungode Tayo.
You said it no better! ♥️♥️♥️ thank you
To be honest, there are so many quotes from this woman's 15min interview. Her words need to be framed.
@@TsaboinNig absolutely!
She drops a gem and advise every 1 minute. She says a bit about her self the next thing another point to note. Wow!
"Nigeria builds your mental muscle" No truer words🙌🏾
If you can live in Nigeria with all this wahala, you can live anywhere.
Naija resilience and hussle -> excellence. Love from Kongo
Shes so calm and gentle
And effortlessly confident.
Oh my goodness. This is brining tears to my eyes. This is what we need in Nigeria. I am so inspired. You both have just renewed my faith in the possibilities of Nigeria thank you so much for sharing this Queen's story.
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You were trying to show us a business,. and ended up giving us a whole motivation speech.
Correction: Nigeria is already beautiful. The skill is capturing that beauty. That's what Tayo does. And he does it well 👑👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Awwww. You made history! 😄🤗
This mummy ruff n tumble is on point, her words of wisdom are endless. We need to bring her again to this channel.
This woman is amazing, am so proud of her. This is the kind of people we need in this country, if only the Nigerian government can provide constant electricity supply. No matter the economic theory all we need is electricity.
True. Electricity opens up doors
Challenge = opportunity
How can you make money from this challenge?
We have to produce the desired results with what we have
Is there a way to create electricity? So citizen will not depend on the government?
I am not an enginer, can one create a generator with solar panel so that people can buy it and do their business? Just thinking.
God bless us all. Thank you Taino for this great video.
There was the plan by Tesla that had been posted which was said could provide electricity for countries for each household, for no cost or very, little cost. I don’t know how true that is, but, since Tesla was such a genius, scientifically, it might do, well, to do some research on, it.
With the abundance of genius minds within African countries, funding should be provided to challenge students’ minds through projects addressing such issues that will improve people’s’ lives in African countries in need.
This lady is classy. Her office reflects her style both in terms of her values and aesthetics. She had built an amazing team 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👑💎. More power to her
Amen, AMEN! 🙏
Yo! This lady spoke from the depths of her soul. I LOVE IT
Love Ruff n Tumble!
When are you buying your children's cloths na, Use my discount code Bro 😎
@@TayoAinaFilms lol, by God's grace when I have children.
Me too
Tayo you are doing great job! Can you please send the address of this boutique?
Awesome
I remember my parents taking me to ruff and tumble...guys this is more than 18years ago
I enjoyed watching her.I definitely had no idea that Ruff & Tumble was made in Nigeria.
She's doing amazing holding it down for this long 🙌🏾🙌🏾
“Use what you have to get what you want “ “ life is what you make of it”
“ you cannot do it all alone” so many gems dropped in this video! I’m sooo inspired! Thank you so much for this Tayo ❤️
This is amazing and very inspiring. This is the real Nigeria story the media don't show us. For the fact that, she started since 1996, kudos ma'am, for showing us its possible. Well done Tayo, this is one of your best documentary. She's an embodiment of wisdom of learning.
Then most Nigerian youths these days just want to break through in just one day... God bless you man, u are an inspiration to this generation.
I am very glad that you have your own brands and I hope to see Nigeria more strong!!!🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇵🇱🇵🇱🇵🇱👊🏾
- "Every time there's a challenge, it is an opportunity to grow your idea, find a solution or grow yourself as a person"
Thanks to the host and the wonderful woman 🎉❤❤
This business and story inspired me. I recently left my well paying Job to start a men's underwear Business. It's been such a sweet and beautiful experience and listening to her story, I know that we will get there. Truly Nigeria is a gold mine. So many opportunities exist here. I am encouraging young people to venture into Entrepreneurship. It is the way to go...
Hi..your story also inspired me
Good plan if I were u I will work part time and hustle part time until things become brighter.
What an articulate strong woman. She started out with sewing pajamas in 1996???
Humble beginning
She just inspired me . I sew and aspire to own a fashion brand .
Love what she said “ good things can still come out of Nigeria “
Like as if good things have not been coming out from Nigeria, your comments here is useless
@@BlessingAyo. Exactly
@@BlessingAyo. hi Ayo Blessing, this is a community where we all have an opinion to share, if you watched the video well the statement is one of the reasons she created the business, which is still standing strong today, also Nigeria had been painted with different negative names and statements, which needs to be changed and is been corrected that why I love the statement she made......
That is like saying most of the things capable of coming from Nigeria is bad.
That is not a compliment.
Viewers watching it will see that.
Please don't talk smart here, millions loads of great things in Nigeria in every aspect could sweep you forever away. Watch you back so you dont miss your way.
This is one of your best interview so far Tayo. She blessed us with so much nuggets that I'm not sure she herself even knows she gave out too much in this video. I have saved this video to come back to it again and again for guidance.
Not going to lie Tayo, I TOTALLY ENJOYED THIS INTERVIEW. Thank you from the UK 🇬🇧.
This is a real Entrepreneur and Business woman. Forget the company. Her mindset is one with her, she is really intelligent, surrounded by books that fuels her mindset. I am positive if her company falls she is capable of bringing it back up better than ever. Love the video
The architecture though... soo unique and modern.. love it!
Tayo your drive is unmatched! Thanks for posting this, to see a successful business like this in Africa is inspiring and reassure many of us that AFRICA IS WORTH THE INVESTMENT. I know this is a video I’m going to re-watch and study over and over. Too many gems. God bless
Thanks for watching!
@@TayoAinaFilms Please do more of these so we can hear the narrative of African success and possibilities.
That's very true. If you are raised in Nigeria from childhood you become creative thinker and that's a lifelong skill.
Wow, I can't believe Ruff "N" Tumble is still here. I was privileged to be at a background of an interview she did in early 2000s which was an inspiration to my final project when I went to school for Apparel Design. She's a beautiful and wonderful woman. Oh Wow, she finally built her sewing factory. Very Impressive.
I have learned so much from her. Thanks Tayo this video really covered everything. Great work.
I remember watching a interview of her years back on her Ruff n Tumble business, brilliant woman.
This guy really pushes the envelope to inspire us.
This was a great episode Tayo. I'm from the UK and I have not been exposed to so many women African entrepreneurs. Please keep them coming; they are truly inspiring. Keep going Tayo! :)
"no country builds your mental muscle like Nigeria"... That hits in the right spot. Beautiful Video
Next up... interview with Dangote? 🤧💯
Straight up!
Don’t interview him because he doesn’t bring good to the people instead he’s using his drivers to kill people....Dangota is an evil man
@@blessedchild3923 He is a "Government" Billionaire.
@@blessedchild3923 Sure hater?😂
@@tyy5557 Hating ain't healthy.😂
I remember about 10 years ago, when I first learnt about ruff n tumble. It was a video I came across on UA-cam where Mrs Ogunlesi was being interviewed. She said something that has stayed with me ever since and it was something along the lines of "Once you open your doors for business, then make sure you deliver." That statement left a profound impression on me and has shaped my view on customer service as well.
I am glad she produces locally
I have know ruff n tumble for years now and I never knew it was owned by a Nigerian female...support black business 👍🏽
Personal development and self mastery is the key tool for Nigeria's youth!. Create a higher version of yourself! You can't teach what you don't know
Wow this is really inspiring but the word "Seek and you shall find, but in your seeking be AUTHENTIC, be SINCERE, be GENUINE, want it for the right REASONS" is so powerful...just learnt something new today ✌️
Affirmed what I know. And yeah what an inspiration she is. Nike is such a breath of fresh air ...big big kudos to her. Love her drive, energy and vision ... seeing possibilities and opportunities in challenges and constantly developing herself and others around her in the process!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🏃🏾🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
And the intersti h thing about that close of ‘seek and you shall find is that ... it had been at the forefront of my subconscious in the last few days and when I heard it again it was like a big ‘ omg ‘ 😱 moment!!
And the ‘do what you’re passionate about’ also struck home, big time!! Well done Tayo for sharing this brilliant interview!!
"The life without a challenge is the life that is not worth living"~ Mrs Adenike Ogunlesi. This vlog is Tayo's version: TEDx Talk.
I can watch this vlog a 1000th time.
Light and love from South Africa.
Wow.. Mummy rumble I don't mind sitting under her voice morning till night. U go get sense by force.. Love u ma
I love her already; I have heard of Ruff n Tumble but never knew they were produced in Naija, Quite laudable!
She's inspiring and a very good person to stick around and grow in wisdom with.
She sure is!
So so so inspiring 👏👏👏👏
thank you bro for sharing some of the great people like yourself and this women that still believes in Nigeria, the enemy wants us to hate our country and that would never happen, one Nigeria One Love ✊🏿🇳🇬
She's a Nigerian legend
Tayo am trying to take you to lunch when in Nigeria
How can I reach you ?
Hey Tayo...As usual... you never disappoint...Thank u. This was so informative. Please find a lot more stories like this in Nigeria. Helps the world to see Nigeria in a different and positive way. I was very inspired by this interview. Much love and respect to u from SA.
Thank you. Will definitely do!
Africa needs more business like this to grow and enter other African markets to become a worldwide brands like the h/m,prada,e.t.c,love from Ghana
👉 Happy Eid Mubarak to all the Muslims in the building.... yes brother 🙌we need more business like this
Nice video 👌my Africa family 🌍 let's gather here and take selfie 🤳
Nice
Be the change you want to see.
@@taiwoodetola5987 no sense in this,how does this relate to what i said?
Beautiful interview! Isn't her daughter a model and a fashion designer as well? Things like this should motivate Nigerians and make them proud to be Nigerians. Nigerians should watch more this and less politics and Negative news. Proudly Nigerian! 💪💪💪💪🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬
Politics is the main negative news o...........we need less of it.
@@eufuo9120 I am telling you Sister. I'm fed up of all the negative news. It demoralizes us all. As an artist myself, I find inspiration in this interview to do better and work smarter.
“Focus on what you have and how you can create value from it” ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I know this company at GRA Ikeja Lagos, in the late 90s is one of the best in the entire GRA, keep it up God will bless you more in Jesus name
Amen, AMEN!🙏
Eid Mubarak to Muslims in Africa and the world 🌍 proud to be African 😃
First of all. Change your name and profile picture
Eid Mubarak to you!!
Eid Mubarak
@@salonenelson1091 leave him alone. He's back from the dead lol
@Jay Theboss it’s just for the memes I don’t even know him calm down it’s not deep
Hi Tayo, lovely content here. I run a clothing company and Mrs Ogunlesi is a trailblazers.
Please for your interviews especially with industry giants like Mrs Ogunlesi, focus asking on specific questions related to the industry. Your questions were quite generic.
For your next interview with an industry giant I would suggest you get questions from aspiring practitioners in that field.
Keep up the good work with celebrating Africans and Africa
This woman is so full of wise words!
I totally agree with Nigeria building our mental muscle...The hustle is real.
She was so true. If you make under such challenges. I love watching Demi Samade as she document her challenges building her furniture empire. I hope Tayo will interview her too.
The lady is Rich in Wisdom. I really benefited from this. Thank you aina
Phenomenal woman. I love her attitude and mentality.
She is gifted in Economics and Financial Independence.
This is very inspiring, that woman reminds me of my Mother, very classy, intelligent and an absolute boss...why am I only now hearing about this...maybe because I'm from the UK and we don't know about this kinda stuff.
Oh my goodness!! What a lady!! I want to hear more from this wonderful lady.🇦🇴🇦🇴🇦🇴. Is that possible to consider in bringing her back for another inspiring episode such as this?
That woman is more than a trailer load of information. I wish schools and organizations can always get her for talks and coaching.
Tayo is back in Nigeria!!! Time to resume watching again. 💯💯💯
Tayo, this is one of your most impactful stories yet!
Thank you so much for allowing us into Barr. Ogunlesi's space and mind.
I have learned so much! Thank you Ma. Keep moving Tayo.....
I've spent almost five good years near Ijebu Ode. I had lived in Illishan Remo. Thank you, Tayo, for this great job of yours. Thank you, Mrs Adenike Ogunlesi, for this entrepreneur's spirit, to the extent of creating this manufacturing business enterprise called GATIMO.
Motivating and inspiring
The interesting part is that she makes the clothes in that same building, Love it👍
What Nigeria needs are stable electricity,,good roads,, good infrastructure,,protection of lives and Properties and Good Governance.....
It’s coming !
Yes, not just Nigeria but most African countries. Shouldn't you appreciate this woman first because she's pushing boundaries. Some of the African countries with all what you listed don't push like our entrepreneurs. Remember her words " Naija will develop you mental muscle" inspite of all our challenges, we keep pushing. Someday, we will get there. Abeg appreciate this woman and move on.
Tayo be doing the most inspiring young Nigerians..💪🦾👍
Tayo is amazing.
He is, because he does the work under such immense challenges yet produces such brilliant content.
His content are impactful, they unfold to us beyond what we know! in every African country, and of our capabilities and wins.
I wish , I had that cool head nature.
😄 of his.
Thank you ma.
You made proud of growing up in Ijebu Ode.
Ijebu to the world!
I must capitalize this statement...WHAT AN INSPIRATION SHE IS!! I think many of us watching this one got goosebumps just from hearing her story. I wish her continued success. She is so correct when she says that there will always be struggles in this life. It is just how you deal with them. Weldone Tayo, weldone. I think Oprah is going to be looking for you soon! 😂😂
Please don't ever stop making UA-cam videos... bringing out the real giants of Africa 🌍
Wawuuuu! I'm really impressed. I thought Ruff 'n' Tumble was a foreign brand. Inspiring!
Tayo just keeps blowing my mind
She’s amazing. Learnt so much from her and has a lot more she can teach us. Proud African
I love the fact that she's strict
This is some Business masterclass
Thanks a lot for bringing this woman on your show bro. Her message was touching and inspiring. I am a fashion designer and Model from Liberia whose currently setting up the stage for my own clothing and shoes line ( company). I have watched most of your Videos and your are Indeed telling our African story from our own perspective. Your trip to Zamzibar , Tanzania made me want to visit that place Some day. Thanks Blessings 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏.
My children's top Nigerian brand since 1998, when I came across the shop at GRA Ikeja.
The name is genius. Love the logo. I especially love how everything is in-house...from the sewing machine straight to the shop floor - all in one building 😘👍. The lady is brilliant. She's reminds me of my grandma, she loves everything done in-house as well.