Lady Mimi, a Ghanaian entrepreneur based is making waves in the real estate, construction, and building materials sectors. In an interview with DJ Nyaami, she revealed her journey as a woman contractor specializing in house finishing, painting, flooring, ceiling work, landscaping, waterproofing systems, and fitting features on construction projects.
Many clients approach her when they already have architectural plans but are unsure where to start with the finishing touches. Lady Mimi also runs a shop that stocks almost everything needed for furnishing, including paints, POP (Plaster of Paris), cement, and other decorative materials. She frequently travels abroad to source unique items, ensuring her customers have access to high-quality products.
In addition to construction materials, Lady Mimi imports groceries, including American rice and oil, which she sells wholesale to malls, marts, and markets like Okashie Adum. Her TikTok account, America Aba Ghana, showcases her entrepreneurial ventures and insights. She also supplies builders with acrylic paints and gravito materials.
Her journey began during university, where she studied business but felt driven to start something of her own. She initially went to China to start importing goods, later working in an office briefly before returning to entrepreneurship. Over the past 9–10 years, she has been actively involved in construction, and for the past four years, she has been importing goods from six countries across Europe, America, and China.
Lady Mimi emphasizes that success in construction doesn’t always require a lot of money; dedication, commitment, and truthfulness are the “new currency.” Many of her early clients were referred to her because they recognized her work ethic. She warns that in Ghana, some clients delay payments or fail to pay entirely, but maintaining integrity and trust has helped her sustain her business.
She has also observed that while some businesspeople abroad can access loans without leaving a trace, they often have multiple sources of income, a lesson for local entrepreneurs. Lady Mimi encourages leveraging social media to sell products, noting that many people are building successful businesses online.
Reflecting on the younger generation, she believes that creativity and initiative are key: “This generation is lazy; they need to be creative and do what others aren’t doing.”
Lady Mimi’s story is one of perseverance, innovation, and integrity—a testament to what women can achieve in industries traditionally dominated by men.
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