The power duo making your startup dreams come true

By Jacopo Prisco, for CNN

Updated 1135 GMT (1935 HKT) August 21, 2015

The winners of last year's edition of the Entrepreneur Showcase, a pitch competition by She Leads Africa for female-led African startups. Go through the gallery to find out more about this year's finalists.
Photos: 2015 Entrepreneur Showcase: The 6 finalists
The winners of last year's edition of the Entrepreneur Showcase, a pitch competition by She Leads Africa for female-led African startups. Go through the gallery to find out more about this year's finalists.
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<a href="http://www.kamokini.com/" target="_blank">KAMOKINI</a> is a Nigerian swimwear brand operating out of Lagos which also offers accessories and dresses.
Photos: 2015 Entrepreneur Showcase: The 6 finalists
KAMOKINI – KAMOKINI is a Nigerian swimwear brand operating out of Lagos which also offers accessories and dresses.
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The company says its swimsuits are designed for a woman's true body consciousness whilst maintaining her desire to look stylish.
Photos: 2015 Entrepreneur Showcase: The 6 finalists
KAMOKINI – The company says its swimsuits are designed for a woman's true body consciousness whilst maintaining her desire to look stylish.
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<a href="http://www.beautyrevng.com/" target="_blank">Beauty Rev NG</a> is also a Lagos-based e-commerce company and community offering a variety of beauty products.
Photos: 2015 Entrepreneur Showcase: The 6 finalists
Beauty Rev NG – Beauty Rev NG is also a Lagos-based e-commerce company and community offering a variety of beauty products.
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The company maintains it's not just about shopping, but also about celebrating the modern Nigerian and African woman.
Photos: 2015 Entrepreneur Showcase: The 6 finalists
Beauty Rev NG – The company maintains it's not just about shopping, but also about celebrating the modern Nigerian and African woman.
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<a href="http://heatfreehair.com/" target="_blank">Heat Free Hair</a> is a manufacturer of virgin hair created to blend with African textured, kinky, and curly hair.
Photos: 2015 Entrepreneur Showcase: The 6 finalists
Heat Free Hair – Heat Free Hair is a manufacturer of virgin hair created to blend with African textured, kinky, and curly hair.
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The company started out of a Washington DC-based salon and has been operating since 2002 and offers community services to connect its customers.
Photos: 2015 Entrepreneur Showcase: The 6 finalists
Heat Free Hair – The company started out of a Washington DC-based salon and has been operating since 2002 and offers community services to connect its customers.
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<a href="http://hitkitchen.com/" target="_blank">Heels In The Kitchen</a> is a cooking show with a fashion and style edge that also teaches viewers how to create meals.
Photos: 2015 Entrepreneur Showcase: The 6 finalists
Heels In The Kitchen – Heels In The Kitchen is a cooking show with a fashion and style edge that also teaches viewers how to create meals.
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The show is hosted by Nigerian Chef Imoteda Aladekomo, a Cordon Bleu trained chef.
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Heels In The Kitchen – The show is hosted by Nigerian Chef Imoteda Aladekomo, a Cordon Bleu trained chef.
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<a href="http://www.myinstahealth.com/" target="_blank">InstaHealth</a> is a mobile technology company based in Uganda's capital city, Kampala. It connects patients to doctors and healthcare information via their phones.
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InstaHealth – InstaHealth is a mobile technology company based in Uganda's capital city, Kampala. It connects patients to doctors and healthcare information via their phones.
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<a href="http://www.omoalata.com/" target="_blank">OmoAlata</a>, meaning "son or daughter of a spice seller", is a manufacturer of traditional Nigerian soups, spices and peppers. They're based in Lagos.