From humble beginnings to becoming Africa’s Floral Maestro and a globally recognized entrepreneur, Dr. Promise Ovai Kenneth-Odum is a name that echoes through the corridors of innovation, elegance, and empowerment.

A powerhouse of creativity, business acumen, and purpose, Dr. Promise is the founder and CEO of the Rukkies House Group, a conglomerate that encompasses Rukkiesdecor – Africa’s leading floral production and design company.

Rukkiesdecor is known for transforming spaces into enchanting experiences, Rukkies House Events curating unforgettable celebrations, Rukkies Luxury Bouquets, RNBighairs, Rafad.ng, and RH Global Sourcing, each a testament to her unrelenting drive to innovate across industries.

Her journey as a serial entrepreneur and business consultant is one marked by relentless dedication, excellence, and an eye for beauty that transcends tradition.

Dr. Promise’s impact has not gone unnoticed.

She has earned several prestigious awards and appointments for her visionary leadership and service to the continent.

She is the Ecowas Youth Ambassador, Africa CEO of the Year by Pan-African Youth Leadership Foundation, Golden Role Model Award recipient by NYAGGI, and was named Enterprising Personality of the Year by the Entrepreneur Merit Awards (EMA).

On June 8, 2023, she was honored with the Nelson Mandela Leadership Award of Excellence and Integrity, which also recognized her as the West Africa Youth Ambassador, as reported by ThisDay Live.

She is also a member of the ForbesBLK community, a global collective of Black entrepreneurs, creators, and professionals recognized for their impact and influence.

In 2024, she was nominated for The Future Awards Africa in the Entrepreneurship category, further cementing her status as one of Africa’s most dynamic change-makers.

At the heart of Dr. Promise’s mission is a desire to build legacies.

Her ventures are more than businesses, they are platforms for transformation, women empowerment, and African excellence.

Whether she’s styling a venue, building global supply partnerships, or speaking to youth about leadership, she leads with a deep passion for creating value that lasts.

Dr. Promise Ovai Kenneth-Odum is not just building an empire, she’s redefining what it means to be a woman in business on the African continent.

Through flowers, fabrics, and fierce determination, she turns dreams into brands, and brands into legacies.

She reminds us all that excellence is not just an act, it’s a lifestyle.