In August 2013, Maryann Kaikai, Creative Director of Madam Wokie, had the pleasure of meeting with US Secretary of State, John Kerry, during the African Women's Entrepreneurship Programme. John Kerry admonished the delegates to work harder to enhance the socio-economic development of their countries, and pledged the United States commitment to ensure sustainable development. “ I'm a person who has always believed that you tell people the truth, and they'll make reasonable d

In August 2013 Maryann Kaikai, Creative Director of Madam Wokie, received a certificate ad award from the US State Department for her participation in the 2013 African Women’s Entrepreneurship Programme.The presentation followed weeks of intensive training and mentoring by various arms and departments of the US government on entrepreneurship and nation building. It provided and excellent opportunity for Maryann Kaikai to network with other likeminded entrepreneurs from across

In July and August 2013 Maryann Kaikai, Creative Director of Madam Wokie represented Sierra Leone at the African Women’s Entrepreneurship Program (AWEP). The comprised of young entrepreneurs from Ethiopian, Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe. Below is a diary of the experience... enjoy Day 1 The 2013 AWEP commenced in Chicago. We spent the day getting to know one another, learning more about the