Patricia Ellah

Patricia Ellah is the Features Editor at Marie Claire Nigeria. She is a writer, photographer, and visual storyteller. She studied Photography and Writing at Parsons The New School of Design. Her work has been published, exhibited, and collected across North America. Recently, her photographs were acquired by Library and Archives Canada.

Isioma Thelma Okonji is delivering love across Lagos through Thelmz Flower Shop

Each day, Isioma Thelma Okonji, the founder of Thelmz Flower Shop, begins her day long before Lagos fully wakes. By 5 a.m., she is up; by 7, her flower studio is already receiving its first orders through WhatsApp, Instagram, and the company’s website. With a commitment to same-day delivery across Lagos, her business caters to everyone wanting to share some love.  

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