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Inside the First Sheek Circle Supper Club

A night of connection, celebration, and purpose building a community where bold women rise

Written by Sheek

On a golden autumn evening in Paris, twenty extraordinary women took their seats around a candlelit table at Table Penja, the acclaimed restaurant by Chef Pierre Siewe. What unfolded that night wasn’t just dinner — it was the birth of a movement.

The Sheek Circle Supper Club was conceived as an intimate, invitation-only gathering — a place where visionary women in culture, fashion, media, and entrepreneurship could connect on a deeper level. Hosted by Sophy Aiida, founder of Sheek Network, the evening embodied everything Sheek stands for: connection, authenticity, and elevation.

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A Toast to New Beginnings

The evening began with welcome drinks by Moët & Chandon, setting a tone of timeless elegance and celebration. Laughter filled the room as glasses clinked, and introductions turned into meaningful conversations — a preview of the magic that would unfold later.

When the guests took their seats, Sophy welcomed the group with a heartfelt introduction to Sheek — a vision she had carried for over a decade. “This isn’t just about building a brand,” she shared. “It’s about building a legacy — a global network where women of purpose and audacity rise together.”

An Evening of Storytelling

Dinner, prepared by Chef Pierre Siewe, was a three-course culinary journey, paired perfectly with de Maison Moët & Chandon champagnes. But beyond the food, what truly nourished the evening were the stories.

Before the dinner, each guest had shared one personal fact — written anonymously on small cards. Throughout the night, those cards were passed around the table. One by one, each woman read a card aloud, sparking guesses about who had written it. When the truth was revealed, the author stood and shared the story behind her words.

The room came alive with laughter, tears, and applause. Barriers dissolved. Strangers became sisters. What began as a game turned into a powerful exchange of vulnerability, wisdom, and strength.

The Circle Expands

As the night drew to a close, Sophy invited the guests to become Sheek Ambassadors, extending the spirit of the Supper Club into their own worlds — from Paris to Abidjan, from London to New York.

It was more than an invitation; it was an initiation. A collective commitment to visibility, purpose, and sisterhood.

“We are building something that lives beyond us,” Sophy said. “Every seat at this table represents a woman ready to change her narrative — and help others do the same.”

A Celebration of Partnership

The night was made possible by visionary partners who share Sheek’s belief in representation and refinement:

  • Moët & Chandon, elevating the evening with sparkle and celebration.

  • Nubiance, redefining inclusive beauty through science and care.

  • Kanthé Paris, honoring ritual and cultural heritage.

  • Bold Make Up, amplifying African creativity on a global stage.

  • AnkhRage, grounding the experience in wellness and ancestral wisdom.

The Beginning of a Legacy

What began as a dinner became a portal — a reminder that when women gather with intention, transformation happens. The Sheek Circle Supper Club is not about exclusivity; it’s about energy — the kind that inspires you to dream bolder, move differently, and rise higher.

This first edition in Paris marks the beginning of a global series that will continue to bring together powerful women across industries and continents.

Because every seat tells a story — and this was just the first chapter.

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