24/06/2025
Meet Omolola Ayeni
Ayeni Omolola is a distinguished entrepreneur and CEO of Wheekanza Investment Limited, specializing in natural skin and hair care products. With a background in Business Administration from the University of Ado Ekiti and a Master's in Finance from the University of Ibadan, Omolola has over a decade of industry experience.
Her company has garnered significant media attention, featuring on platforms like BBC Yoruba, Fresh FM Ado, and Ekiti Radio. Omolola has shared her expertise as a panelist in the Ekiti Unleashed program, sponsored by the Mastercard Foundation and Watson Institute, empowering undergraduates.
As a fellow of the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs, a prestigious US government exchange alumni program, Omolola inspires and empowers others. Notably, she partnered with Ekiti Online Market Women to train 30 young women in black soap production.
Wheekanza Investment Limited is renowned for producing high-quality African black soap, serving as raw materials for organic cosmetics companies. Their product range includes natural hair and skin care solutions for all ages, certified by NAFDAC, addressing various skin and hair care concerns.
Omolola's achievements demonstrate her commitment to entrepreneurship, empowerment, and innovation in the natural products industry.