Fashion of Sunday, 17 March 2013

Source: Charles Nii Ayiku Ayiku

Ghanaian shoemaker to Launch shoe Collection

Young Ghanaian shoemaker to Launch shoe Collection and unveil brand icon

Ghana's talented shoemaker, Mr. Tonyi Senayah of Horseman Shoes and also known as President Obama's shoemaker is set to launch this year's collection of shoes as well as unveil its brand icon at the Africa Regent Hotel in Accra this Thursday.

The collection, which features quality leather footwear, has been designed for ‘anybody who likes to wear shoes and other quality footwear.

“Horseman Shoes is known for its modern and futuristic designs, so come Thursday, you will see what this year's creation will look like”, says Mr. Senayah.

This launch will consist of Executive and casual shoes, sandals and flats.

According to him, as a young and upcoming entrepreneur, he believes in Ghana and all the opportunities in this country and prays the youth take advantage of these opportunities.

He urged all and sundry to come support his launch as well as patronize these qualities and stylish made in Ghana shoes.

'The vision of Horseman Shoes is to be the biggest footwear manufacturing company in Ghana and beyond in terms of employment and brand preference' he added

Mr. Senayah got the name President Obama's shoemaker when he was invited by the United States President to participate in last year's Innovation Summit and Mentoring Partnership programme which is President Obama's contribution to the Young African Leaders’ Initiative - a long-term effort to develop an enduring and productive U.S.-Africa relationship with the continent’s youth.

Mr. Senayah's Horseman Shoes was one of the 10 finalists of “MY BUSINESS 2010”, a Joy FM young entrepreneurial mentorship program and a prize winner in the 2010/2011 UT/Enablis Business Launchpad competition to unearth young entrepreneurs.

In 2011, the Global Professional Achievers Award (GPA) also adjudged Mr. Tonyi Senayah, the YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR at its 10th Anniversary dinner and awards night.

Horseman shoes is a Ghanaian based footwear manufacturing company that make quality and fashionable footwear with the finest of leather. Some of which are men's dress shoes, Unisex sandals and slippers, School sandals and Security boots. HORSEMANSHOES.COM is its online version.