Member Spotlight: Tolani Agoro on Taking Chapman Mainstream

Meet Tolani Agoro, founder of Chapmans of London, who's bringing Nigerian beverage culture to the UK while balancing life as a new mother. Based in South West London, she's working to make Chapman drinks as recognisable as Porn Star Martinis, driven by her love of food culture and guided by her faith. A self-described "half twin" who shares a birthday with her sister, Tolani splits her days between growing her business and caring for her 8-month-old son.

Tell us a bit about yourself. What do you do? and what does a regular day look like for you?

"My name is Tolani Agoro and I'm the founder of Chapmans of London where we are on a mission to bring the vibrant flavours and culture of Nigeria through our beverages. I'm also a mother to my 8 month old so my day is typically navigating between all the different tasks of a business such as calling for leads, meetings for collaborations, checking up on customers to then changing and feeding my baby, a rollercoaster :)"

Where did you grow up? and where do you live now?

"My parents lived briefly in America and Nigeria when I was younger but we settled in North London and Hertfordshire. I now live in South West London with my family :)"