Cynthia Asije is a multi-award-winning textile designer who has grown her business, Adirelounge transforming agricultural waste to sustainable products while also empowering artisans and farmers in underserved communities.
She holds a BSc in Business Administration She has also won awards like the ACE Awards for “Best Indigenous Textile Designer” in 2017 and Fashion Finest Indigenous Fabric Maker of the Year in 2018 & 2019. As a result of her work, she was recognised on Ynaija Power List 2018 for Fashion & Style,AWIEF Creative Industry Award 2021, La French Tech Laureate 2021, and 100 Africa’s Next Start-Ups by International Finance Corporation – World Bank Group.
In addition to all this, Cynthia has been selected as a Milestone Maker by NASDAQ and part of The Break Fellowship by the EU and Impact Hub Spain.
