For fashion entrepreneur and designer, Sarah Diouf, the road to helming a Beyoncé-approved brand has been far-flung.

Dakar

"A very charming little boutique hotel in downtown Dakar, I love going there for lunch every Saturday. They have the best octopus in the city. It’s just very quiet, calming. A lot of vibes there."

Seku Bi

"Selebe Yoon is an art gallery that opened about a year ago — the space is spectacular. They have a lot of artists and residents and I love that you’re promoting and pushing for local artists to show there. It’s a truly beautiful space for any person that loves art."

Selebe Yoon Gallery

"It’s a little spot in Almadies where you can find the most western point in Africa. It’s a place where you can eat the best seafood in Dakar, it’s fresh from the sea. There’s a nice vibe, different little spots and it’s a way to support local business at the same time"

La Pointe des Almadies

"Mamelles beach is a really cool, fun and hip spot where all the youngsters of Dakar go and spend their Saturday and Sunday afternoons when the weather is nice. There are two bars by the beach that are very cool, and I love going there to enjoy a sunset drink."

Plage des Mamelles

"Le Lagon is a restaurant I love that is located in downtown Dakar. I love their terrace situation because you’re having lunch or dinner over the sea and it’s such a great feeling. All the food there is amazing. It’s a little bit more of a chic place but it’s very chill on the weekends as well."

Le Lagon

"It’s Africa's highest monument. It’s a special place to take pictures, it’s very touristy but it’s a must-go place if you’re visiting Dakar. The statue is very impressive and if you get to climb all the stairs you get to read a message that was left to the African youth from our last presidents which is very, very inspiring."

The African Renaissance Monument