How a Blind Entrepreneur Masters AI for Business Independence

Omolara Daniel, a blind Nigerian entrepreneur running Cura Heritage Foods Ltd from home, uses AI tools like Claude and Gemini to create logos and videos for her natural spices, cereals, and snacks business despite her visual impairment. She describes her vision in detail to AI chatbots, refines prompts, generates content with tools like Veo 3 and Microsoft Clipchamp, then has friends or clients verify the visuals she cannot see.

Daniel handles production, sales, and marketing of her products independently, using talking scales and adapted processes. She learned AI skills during an MTN Nigeria internship in 2025, paying for training rather than waiting for free options. 'As a blind person, you don?t want to be behind,' she says. 'As technology is advancing, you also want to advance.'

Her process involves creating videos scene by scene, which can be stressful when AI misinterprets her intent. While she can develop prompts and generate work herself, she still relies on sighted people for final visual checks—sometimes buying data for them to review files. Accessibility remains a challenge, as many tools aren't screen reader friendly, forcing her to abandon options like CapCut.

Daniel occasionally creates logos and videos for other businesses as a side hustle, finding clients through referrals. She emphasizes that the greatest benefit isn't business-related but personal: the ability to work independently and fit into any environment needing these skills.

SOURCE: https://techcabal.com/2026/09/15/how-a-nigerian-visually-impaired-entrepreneur-uses-ai/