The growing popularity of Nigeria’s eco-soap
By DW
02 December 2018 |
12:14 pm
Abiola Ogunrinde produces soap from natural local products such as shea butter and aloe vera. The eco-soap is now popular not just in Nigeria, but internationally.
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