Exploring various business ventures of some Mt.A students, and how they balance their student life
On a typical Mt.A school day, you might see the usual university student routine, morning coffee, complicated chemistry labs, and the never-ending drama plays. However, there is a lively bustling miniature market here on the Mt.A campus. Need a new hairdo? Perhaps some fresh braids or a clean cut? Craving some authentic West African dishes? Time to get a new set of nails? Or it may even be your car in need of a makeover. No matter the case, do not look too far! With a whole lot of discipline, risk-taking, and multitasking, Mt.A students have come to your rescue, offering premium services and modest pricing. This article explores the various student-run businesses bringing creativity and hustle to campus.
BB Braidz – Beyonce Fru Anzeh Demlanbing
Braids ‘n’ Twists Culture – Yvanna Tchatchoua
Braiding has quickly become one of the most in-demand services on campus. For many, braided hair is not just a hairdo, it is an art that requires a lot of precision, discipline, and dedication. From the accurate partitioning of the hair, to the measurement of uniform sections and systematically weaving hair into intricate styles, braiding is a detailed and skilled practice. On its own, this process can be a whole lot of work. Now, imagine balancing a hair braiding business with the university workload. For Beyonce and Yvanna, this is not an imagination anymore, it is their everyday reality. In between the lectures, assignments, and midterms, they transform their rooms into mini hair studios, complete with combs, gel, and colourful extensions. Hours of strength, patience, and skill are invested into these incredible hairstyles you see. Balancing this craft with university life is no easy feat, but the demand from fellow students and the satisfied grins of their happy customers is enough motivation for these two students to continue with their individual businesses. It makes every late night, and early morning spent braiding worth it.
Feyisola’s Kitchen – Oluwafeyisola Alliyah Rahman
From combs and gel to pots and pans, another Mt.A student has built a thriving West African cuisine business, offering a variety of authentic homemade dishes that leave you wanting more. She has a very mouth-watering menu that displays dishes such as chicken and beef shawarmas, egusi soup, vegetable soup, jollof rice, fried rice and other tantalizing dishes and drinks. Feyisola, a final year Mt.A student, diligently balances her courseload with her workload. Apart from attending her daily lectures, she juggles timing, cooking, and delivery schedules all while meeting the high demands of her expectant customers. Feyisola’s dedication shows that with passion, organization, and hard work, you can do anything that you set your mind to do.
Nails.x.preetk – Gurpreet Kaur
Ron’s Nails – Ronke Omorinola Osanyintolu
The entrepreneurial spirit at Mt.A does not stop at just hair and food. Ronke and Preet, two students from Mt.A, have each built their own nail businesses offering everything from simple manicures to intricate designs that leave their clients in awe. They plan each design, carefully prepare their nail supplies, and working to make sure every detail is crafted with perfection. These two students are living proof of the talent and hustle thriving across campus.
Luxora detailing – Kelvin Apraku
Fresh manicures, and finally freshly detailed cars, students across campus continue to find creative ways to combine their passions with entrepreneurship. Kelvin, a student at Mt.A has turned car detailing into a busy business, offering interior cleaning, exterior washing, and full detailing services for fellow students. Between lectures, he carefully washes and polishes each vehicle, leaving every car looking spotless. Balancing school and a hands-on business is no easy task, but with dedication and discipline, he executes his job effortlessly, leaving customers happy and satisfied, and their cars looking proud and shiny.
These young entrepreneurs are not only providing essential and valuable services, but they are also building skills of multitasking, confidence, and experience that will stick with them for a lifetime. At Mt.A, it is clear that innovation is not just confined to the classroom. Students are turning their ideas and talents into lucrative opportunities.
You can find these awesome businesses on instagram! These are their instagram accounts:
@braidsntwistsculture
@bbbr_aidz
@feyisolas_kitchen
@nails.x.preetk
@rons.nails
@luxora__detailing