Connoisseur Consults is a boutique business advisory and systems consultancy based in Freetown, Sierra Leone, dedicated to transforming informal and semi-formal enterprises into structured, sustainable, and value-driven businesses. The firm harnesses the potential of African entrepreneurs by addressing systemic weaknesses that hinder growth. Focusing on cash-heavy businesses, Connoisseur Consults offers tailored solutions that promote financial visibility and operational efficiency, moving clients from a reactive hustle mindset to a strategic business approach.

Their services revolve around three primary pillars: helping founders establish informal wealth systems, professionalizing small and medium enterprises through effective governance, and bridging the gap between policy and practice through institutional advisory. The firm utilizes practical, phased engagements to diagnose current operations, design user-friendly systems, and support implementation.

Led by Mahawa Kamara, the firm is committed to fostering clarity, structure, and ownership within the African business landscape, particularly for women-led and diaspora initiatives, ultimately aiming to empower businesses to scale globally.