Circumspecte

CV Convos with Stefania Manfreda

When Circumspecte launched its CV Convos series on navigating creative careers, founder Jemila Abdulai chose Stefania Manfreda as the very first guest. In the live conversation, Stefania—founder of Elle Lokko and Lokko House—shared lessons from her meandering path through fashion, retail, design, and even construction. She spoke about curiosity as her driving force, the importance of people skills, and the failures that ultimately pushed her to create Elle Lokko. The candid exchange positioned her not just as a shop owner, but as a multifaceted cultural entrepreneur shaping Accra’s creative landscape.