In the last five years, The Gambia business industry ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������� has witnessed a tremendous shift in business style, models, and delivery. What is more impressive is Gambian women���������������������������������������������������������������������������������are at the forefront of making these changes.
It is safe to say; the Gambian business industry will never be the same again with these women taking up space.

However, Gambian women taking up the business space is not something new; women doing petty businesses for a source of living has been in The Gambia for as long as one can remember. Most girls who grew in theomen to take African fashion to Europe through her fashion business Ida’s ideas.

Inspired by women before them, this blog post will feature some of the
Gambia’s most talented and creative female business persons.

Adiatou Conteh

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If you live in the Gambia or once been there, I bet you have been to Chop Shop. The food is delicious. I most confess *winks!

Mina Jallow is the founder of Chop Shop, a Gambian-owned restaurant offering exceptional services in food. Been a woman in a male-dominated field in the Gambia����������������������������������������������ￔemployment strategy leading to a 90% female workforce.”

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Gambia’s Haddy Faye���������������������������������������������������������������������������������is one of the most diverse Gambian entrepreneurs with a great taste of success on whatever adventure she embarks on.

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Fatou coker is the CEO of TJ Fashion and Lady Fanta bakery in the Gambia.
After leaving cooperate job to commit to her family fully, Coker started TJ Fashion in 2003.

A family commitment resulted in bigger adventures for Fatou Coker, leading her to create TJ music, becoming a registered music promoter in New York City, Atlanta, and Texas. She used her promotion company to promote African culture and music in the U.S through events and music concerts.

In 2008 during a visit to the Gambia, Coker opened the lady Fanta bakery and
TJ fashion shop in the Gambia contributing to the growth of Gambian
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A country without beautiful fashion is a dull one!

Binta is the founder of CuT N Fit tailoring, a business that designs and tailors up to date African outfits in a never-seen way. Before her tailoring adventure, Binta traveled to Senegal to buy goods that she resells in the Gambia.

As a result, Binta’s designs are one of the finest from the smiling coast, worn by many in The Gambia and beyond, including celebrities.

Lilian Aziz

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Afriqcars is all about quality and unbeatable customer services. Lilian, whose car journey with cars doesn’t start with Afriqcars, was once Avis manager,������������������������������������������������������ CFAO Motors �����������½d fearless women inspired these unique young talents in business; we will be sharing amazing Gambian businesswomen who have paved the way for the younger generation of entrepreneurs. Stay tuned!

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