Africa is home to over 45,000 plant species, many with extraordinary medicinal and functional potential. Yet fewer than 1% have been scientifically researched, standardized, or refined into formulation-ready botanical ingredients—while the communities that preserved this knowledge remain economically excluded.
African Rhapsody Botanical Labs exists to change this.
We build a research-driven, regenerative botanical supply chain that transforms Africa’s most potent medicinal plants into traceable, high-quality ingredients for cosmetic, wellness, and naturopathic brands—addressing biodiversity
loss & supporting both small-scale innovation
and bulk manufacturing.
What We Do
We supply lab-tested African botanical ingredients, including extracts, powders, standardized plant actives, and functional botanical complexes—designed for performance, consistency, and scale.
Our ingredients are formulation-ready, quality-assured, and supported by COA documentation, phytochemical profiling, and traceable sourcing, giving brands a clear competitive edge across skincare, haircare, herbal, and wellness formulations.
Research-Led. Quality-Focused.
Traceable by Design.
Our work is informed by ethnobotanical research and scientific
collaboration across Nigeria, Ghana, and Côte d’Ivoire. This foundation
supports our ongoing research into African medicinal plant combinations and
underpins our proprietary botanical complexes and standardized extracts.
Every ingredient we develop reflects years of plant study, extraction
optimization, and real-world performance evaluation.
Beyond Ingredients: Advancing
Farmer Partnerships, Education &
Women-Led Scientific Innovation
Beyond supplying ingredients, we are building an integrated African botanical value chain—connecting farmers, researchers, and manufacturers through a structured, ethical, and traceable system that supports sustainable livelihoods and long-term supply security.
Through education, skills development, and a women-led processing facility, we are training the next generation of African talent in science-based botanical innovation, contributing to the growth
of the green and bio-economy.
Our Team
African Rhapsody Botanical Labs is led by a founder with deep expertise in African medicinal plants, in house scientists, production and operations team, supported by a growing network of scientific collaborators and industry advisors.
Founder & Lead Researcher
Ifekoya Oluwafunmilayo
Founder of African Rhapsody Botanical Labs, with over 5 years of experience researching and refining African botanical ingredients for cosmetic and wellness applications, bridging indigenous knowledge with scientific extraction.
Advisory & Strategic Support
Mr. Lukman (Inqaba)
Strategic & Industry Advisor
Kristin Wilson (Founder, Spurt)
Startup Growth & Operations Advisory
Scientific & Research Collaborations
We collaborate with leading institutions and laboratory scientists to ensure our extracts meet high standards of safety, consistency, and performance.
- Nigerian Institute of Science Laboratory Technology (NISLT) (use name and logo)
- Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) (name and logo)
- University of Ibadan (UI) (name and logo)
Our Vision
To protect Africa’s biodiversity, empower local communities, and transform centuries-old botanical knowledge into modern, research-backed ingredients—positioning Africa as a leader on the global botanical and wellness stage.
