Eziada Folashade Balogun is a family oriented individual, visionary entrepreneur, multi-faceted business woman and innovative expert with a diverse portfolio that spans multiple industries both locally and globally. Her academic background is equally impressive, beginning with a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication/Media Studies from the University of Uyo. Further enhancing her expertise, she has earned additional qualifications from Lagos Business School, Shanghai Business School, Strathmore Business School, and NUS Business School.
Her professional journey began in the petroleum and marketing sectors, where she successfully combined her expertise as a dealer with African Petroleum PLC on various oil and gas projects for over 20 years. Her remarkable ability to navigate complex industries set the stage for her next venture in the creative sector. Eziada Folashade Balogun is a passionate advocate for promoting made-in-Nigeria products and African businesses in the diaspora to an international audience.
Her commitment to elevating African innovation and entrepreneurship has been a driving force behind her work across multiple industries, both locally and globally. Inspired by the growing visibility and influence of the creative industry, Folashade launched House of SOTA, a fashion brand dedicated to bridging the accessibility gap between African fashion and the diaspora. The brand’s flagship store in Florida, USA, became a hub for connecting with Africans, African-Ameri.