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Adele Dejak

Adele Dejek is a Kenya entrepreneur who owns a world-class luxury accessory brand that portrays the true African experience.

She stands out in the jewelry design industry and her brand is known for unique handcrafted pieces ranging from earrings, necklaces, handbags and bracelets made from African textiles.

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Drawing inspiration from African cultures and tradition, she makes her jewellery from her company studio in Kenya.

She told Lioness of Africa that her designs give women the opportunity to be daring, sophisticated and confident with her bold and delicate pieces.

She has partnered with the United Nations and works with Kakuma Refugee Camp training refugees on how to make bags and jewellery.