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RISING STARS

The future is looking good –

very good indeed!

There is no disputing the UK is bursting with talent. Once again,
Adenike Adenitire looks at who’s been making the kind of moves
that could see them on the Powerlist in a few years’ time!

e love bringing you exciting, fresh and talented acting agents in Hollywood and featuring on the Powerlist.
names to watch out for, and we are proud of the While online personality Patricia Bright, whom we featured
Wfact that so many of our past selections have two years ago, has become the first black female vlogger to
lived up to our predictions. Many have gone on to enjoy reach one million subscribers on YouTube and the
immense success, including Femi Oguns, who went from face of huge global brands such as Diet Coke, Nivea and
running a popular but humble drama school in Dalston, to L’Oreal. So, with that said, check out who we are tipping this
receiving an MBE, becoming one of the most in-demand year…

Temi Mwale
Founder and CEO,
The 4Front Project
Temi is the founder and CEO of
the 4Front Project, a youth-led
social enterprise which engages
in campaigning and advocacy
work to help young people and
communities to live free from
violence. The organisation’s
campaigns are centered around
Alexis Oladipo Sena Mortoo and
Founder, Gym Bites treating violence as a public health Joshua Umoren
issue and for young people to be Co-founders, Morts & More
Alexis is the founder of healthy at the forefront of solutions to the
food range Gym Bites, a product issues that affect them. In 2016, Morts & More is a London-based
aimed at those struggling to the London School of Economics bespoke tailoring company
balance healthy eating with a hectic Law graduate was named in founded by friends Sena Mortoo
work and social life. The range fresh Forbes’ coveted 30 Under 30 list in (right) and Joshua Umoren (left) in
and nutritious hand-made salads recognition of her work. 2008. The company brings a fresh
packaged in an environmentally- Temi founded social enterprise and energetic tailoring experience
friendly reusable plastic jar, for Get Outta The Gang in 2012, at the to a new audience, offering quality,
people to grab and go after a age of 16. In 2016, it was rebranded exceptional value and bold style.
workout, was snapped up by to The 4Front Project, symbolising The duo spent years sourcing
Selfridges after a rep from the a commitment to putting young the best fabrics and tailors they
retail giants spotted them on people at the forefront. could find to create from scratch
Alexis’s social media shortly after perfectly fitting suits that catered
she launched the company in to their clients’ needs.
August 2015. Clients have included John
Although just 29, Alexis’s journey Boyega, Emile Heskey and
to success wasn’t overnight and Forbes Top 10 fitness influencer
showcases incredible perseverance. Simeon Panda.
After she graduated from university They also have a weekly style
with a media degree, she had to get vlog on YouTube, where they
a cleaning job to make ends meet. tackle men’s styling questions and
One day, after going to the gym, offer etiquette advice with almost
Alexis had her lightbulb moment 10,000 subscribers and
and Gym Bites was born. almost 1 million total views.

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