Serial entrepreneur Okosun PeterMarie shares blueprint for community-led innovation

Serial entrepreneur Okosun PeterMarie shares blueprint for community-led innovation

In a remarkable story of resilience and faith, a Nigerian brand built on grandmotherly wisdom is making waves across continents. Our Own Time Self Go Come (OOTSGC), founded by Okosun PeterMarie E., has grown from a personal mantra to an international movement inspiring hope and perseverance.

The brand’s origin story reads like a Nollywood script – complete with childhood struggles, prophetic declarations, and eventual triumph. PeterMarie, who grew up shuttling between different relatives and family friends after losing parental guidance, found his anchor in the words of his grandmother.

“Don’t envy those who have now; your own time go come,” the old woman would tell her grandson. Little did she know her frequent words of comfort would one day become the name and philosophy of a global brand.

What makes the OOTSGC story unique is its organic growth from personal survival tool to communal inspiration. PeterMarie reveals the brand wasn’t conceived as a business venture but as an embodiment of the faith that sustained him through difficult times. “Integrity is everything,” the entrepreneur emphasizes. “What you stand for when no one is watching is what builds greatness.”

Today, the brand that started as one man’s lifeline now resonates with thousands across Africa and beyond. From the streets of Lagos to communities in South Africa, Ghana and even Canada, OOTSGC’s message of hope and patience is finding eager listeners.

Industry watchers attribute the brand’s rapid growth to its authentic backstory and universal message. “There’s joy in believing in yourself and clapping for others while waiting for your turn,” PeterMarie says, encapsulating the brand’s philosophy.

As OOTSGC prepares for its next phase of expansion, one thing remains certain: this is more than just a clothing line. It’s a movement proving that with faith and perseverance, indeed, “your own time self go come.”