Author Archives: Olibteam
Karo Akpokiere: Graphic Designer
Karo Akpokiere is a Nigerian graphic designer who’s deeply interested in using drawing to connect his interests in the written and visual aspects of popular culture with experiences and observations taken from living life. We’ve teamed up with Karo to produce a limited edition of … Continue reading
Adam Pesce: Director of Coffee at Reunion Island
Adam Pesce is the Director of Coffee at Reunion Island Coffee, an award-winning, B Corp-certified specialty roaster and wholesaler, based in southern Ontario. He is a long-standing member of the SCAA’s Sustainability Council, and along with Grounds for Health, he … Continue reading
MEET OUR TEAM: MEKDES ABEJE
Mekdes Abeje is a Senior Accountant at Oliberté Limited, Ethiopia Branch in Addis Ababa. She was born and grew up in Addis Ababa and is a graduate of the University of Addis Ababa. We sat down with Mekdes to find … Continue reading
Nana Boateng Osei, CEO of Bohten Eyewear
Nana Boateng Osei is the CEO of Bohten Eyewear, producing Eyewear sourced from reclaimed material and Made in Canada. We sat down with Nana to find out some of the ideas behind Bohten and how we can make a positive impact … Continue reading
Brolin Mawejji: Snowboarding, Uganda
Brolin’s journey began in a small town outside of Kampala, Uganda where his family of 8 dealt through the hardships of sub-Saharan Africa where for him, violence and fear were a part of everyday life. At the age of 12 … Continue reading
Anna Campbell: Kite Surfing, Kenya
Born and Raised within the vast spaces, awesome culture and wildlife of Kenya, Anna spent the much of her youth off the coast on the tiny island of LAMU. Away from the open savanna’s of home, the search for what … Continue reading
Sifiso Nhlapo: BMX Supercross, South Africa
A two-time Olympian representing his home of South Africa, Sifiso Nhlapo has persevered through hard work, injuries and dedication to earn his reputation as “SKIZO” a major contender in the world BMX Supercross circuit. His attraction to individual sports and … Continue reading
