Onome Odometa is a global and visionary leader in the entertainment, social enterprise, wealth management, and fashion industries. She is the founder and CEO of Hedge Productions, a leading independent film and television production company that is fast emerging as an international entertainment platform that promotes inspiring African stories. Odometa is an alumnus of INSEAD, Business school, France where she attended the Management Acceleration Programme.
The movies we have made have been able to educate people, create and spread awareness, and bring to the fore societal issues with the hope that some actions are taken to reduce their incidence. Each of our stories/movies will be available for a global audience. We also intend to execute projects that ensure the continuation and preservation of African history and culture. We prioritise quality and thus invest heavily in the projects that we execute.
I always say to women, set a financial goal, invest in income-producing assets such as treasury bills, bonds, or instruments that pay dividends, plan expenses prudently, and budget wisely. The ultimate objective should be building your investments to a level where your expenses are lower than your investment income – and therefore, you do not have to depend on wages or salary to survive and meet the basic necessities of life. That gives ultimate optionality.