In Conversation with Lesego Makgoadi Makgoba

Lesego Makgoadi Makgoba is a South African entrepreneur, creative strategist, and academic whose work bridges the worlds of business, agriculture, and culture. She is the founder and managing director of Nation Rolling Papers, South Africa’s most recognised local rolling paper brand, currently stocked in national retailers including Pick n Pay and BP Garages. Through innovations such as magnetic-sealed packaging and community-driven brand values, she has positioned the company as a strong competitor against international players like RAW (USA) and OCB (France), with a long-term vision of becoming Africa’s largest rolling paper manufacturer