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Bellafricana published in bellafricana, business, Community, Entrepreneurship, Events October 26, 2022

Bellafricana Recognition Event 2022

Bellafricana community is holding its very first recognition event. The purpose of the Bellafricana recognition event is to acknowledge the contributions of well-deserving members of the community, give them a forum to share, learn, be celebrated and prepare for the year ahead.

Just like other events, this promises to be a very exciting, intriguing, and applauding event. This is the very first time, our community will be awarding its well deserving members. Bellafricana is the home of creative entrepreneurs, and by this reason, that have nurtured, groomed, encouraged, and built over 20,000 community members since its inception, through various projects.

Knowing how times are with businesses especially in this part of the world, with the current inflation that has rocked the world not only Africa and Nigeria, we have always been particular about creative businesses as we have held their hands through thick and thin to watch their business grow. So let me ask, don’t these creative deserve a pat on the back for all their efforts so far? your guess is just as good as mine.

Just like our Ace Awards, this recognition award is targeted to just its members, and if you are not a member, what are you waiting for? Click to become a member today. The 3-day event, scheduled from the 27th-29th of October 2022 will consist of an open session with renowned business owners, international speakers, experts in the business industry, and a recognition session of several outstanding community members who have been nominated and voted for by their fellow members.

I have been saying this event is going to be engaging and worthwhile, here is why. Firstly, this event will help promote your brand through our website and social media platforms. This is a good way to create more brand awareness and place your brand out there.

Alot of these business creatives are small business owners that are only recognised by just a group of people. Businesses now leverage on our platform to gain recognition within and outside the continents.

Meanwhile, our awardees will get granted free media publicity in media outlets as well as free publicity on social media. Interesting right?

The Recognition event has also put in place a session to appreciate and acknowledge the contributions of well-deserving members of the community who have been nominated and voted for.

Here are the Categories put in place to recognize members:

1. Most Exceptional Founder

2. Most Promising Founder

3. Most Resourceful Member

4. Most Supportive Member

5. Most Active Member

6. Best Founding Members

CONCLUSION

Bellafricana is a tech-enabled community that provides a platform for creative entrepreneurs in the fashion, arts & craft, health & beauty, home & living, food produce & snacks industry, to gain visibility, increase sales, have the right business support and structure that gives them the capacity to grow their business.

MaryBarbara published in Events November 5, 2021

Savouring moments at the ACE Awards 2021

Yes, I know. Before you say it, I already know. I’ve been yapping about the ACE Awards 2021 for a little while now and that’s because it was a combination of the celebration of African Creatives and their works, great company and loads of fun. So many moments to relive but here are some of my favourite savouring moments at the ACE Awards 2021.

The Creatives Connect was a blast. There was never a dull moment as the ever-energetic compere – Ajala Nene who worked the crowd.

Then there was the photobooth. It turned out to be a huge side attraction and there were lots of display. Take a look.

The exhibition.

Of course, the exhibitiors were actively present, showcasing their lovely products for shoppers and all in attendance. Some of the products are:

Skincare products

Clothing & shoes

clothing at the ACE Awards — **Bosh Designs**

Adire Nation - savouring moments at the ACE Awards — **Adire Nation**

clothing for the savouring moments at ACE Awards — **Kijipa Couture**

Displays of shoes at the savouring moments at the ACE Awards — **Oba Couture**

Bags

Art

Arts - savouring moments at the ACE Awards — **Teniyah Art**

With the exhibition came shopping. They shopped and shopped and shopped!

Perhaps one of my favourite savouring moments at the ACE Awards 2021 was the laughter & touching moments. Who could resist this smile…

Then the delicious food!

Ahhh, yes, you truly missed out on a phenomenal night! Tarry not, as snippets of pictures, videos and articles are plastered everywhere. Interested? Connect with us to view more:

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Until next time, be good and be safe!

Bellafricana published in Events September 29, 2021

TecXposition launches the second edition

TecXposition launches the second edition and is thrilled to announce the launch of TecXposition 2021, Africa’s premier tech event. In its usual style, they offer the chance to experience technology through a worldwide lens, with local outcomes. Demystifying tech to enhance profitability and enhance everyday living.

Ify Nwoyeocha, Global Executive Leader stated that this is just the beginning for Africa.

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This year, the event will again feature the following:

A conference,
An exhibition,
Better of Africa startup competition,
Hackathon solving for 6 challenges, and far more.

There are several new offerings that will prove to be exciting additions to the combination. This would be thoroughly enjoyed by guests.

This second launch would debut an Expert Series which can deliver free training from industry experts. One of the event’s most enjoyable offerings yet, in partnership with Be-Games, is Africa’s Game Jam competition. This is where participants must build and submit a mobile game over the course of three weeks. Participants must share a playable version of the game with Be-Games in a bid to win PAID internships.

Event Information

Themed: Improving profitability: Changing everyday lives. The virtual event will bring together over 100 speakers, 100 investors, and 5,000 guests

Date: November 11th – 12th 2021

Time: 07:00 – 19:00 GMT; 08:00 – 20:00 WAT; 10:00 – 22:00 EAT; 09:00 – 21:00 SAT

Why attend?

Learn and immerse yourself in all things tech – thought leadership at its best
Participate in a ‘best of Africa’ startups’ pitch competition, a pan-African hackathon solving for six challenges
Showcase your products and services to a truly diverse audience
Meet investors and potential partners to take your business (or idea) to the next level
Network, network, network.

TecXposition is supported by various partners including:

Africa Communications Week,
Africa Women in Tech,
Alchemist Accelerator,
Be-Games,
Be-Hookd,
Business Insider Africa,
IE University,
IN-CO, Platform Africa,
Wimbart

The TecXposition virtual platform promises to deliver a rich online experience. This can be used by anyone with a device and access to the internet.

Visit their website for more information: https://tecxposition.com/

Article culled from: https://tecxposition.com/

https://africa.businessinsider.com/local/leaders/tecxposition-second-edition-launches/sewkf52

MaryBarbara published in Events September 10, 2021

The Creatives Connect

The Creative Connect is an event created purposefully for creative entrepreneurs to meet, connect, bond and network amongst themselves. It provides access to a networking session with SME owners, creative entrepreneurs, Industry leaders and creatives from all walks of life discussing how they settled into work during the pandemic and moving forward; essential business advice, collaborations and so much more. Bellafricana is always finding ways to help both upcoming and established creatives to harness the resources available to build their businesses stronger. And this event is just one of them.

In that same vein, we would be giving business support worth $2,500 to several lucky creative entrepreneurs.

The Creatives Connect Theme: “Connect, Converse and Collaborate”

Date: October 29, 2021

Venue: BWC HOTELS, 1228B Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island, Lagos Nigeria (Opposite Eko Atlantic).

Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm

Register: https://aceawardsafrica.com/creative-connect/#registration

Eligibility Requirements for Sponsorship/Business support worth $2,500

Open to only Creative Entrepreneurs.
You must be in attendance for The Creatives Connect Event.
Your business must be African – owned [preferably Nigerian based]
The candidate must have a valid business that falls within one of the following niches:

>> Fashion

>> Arts & craft

>> Health & beauty

>> Home & living

Steps to Participate/How to apply

Follow @bell_africana on Instagram
Repost this flyer on your page, tag us as well as your friends
Fill out the form on our website – www.aceawards/2021
Use the hashtag: #ACE2021, #creativesconnect2021

Bellafricana published in Entrepreneurship, Events July 26, 2021

Bellafricana to pitch at the Founders Showcase 2021

Bellafricana to pitch at the Founders showcase 2021 by FI. This to be held on the 29th July.

Founders Institute (FI), the world’s largest pre-seed accelerator, is having a global session to highlight some of the newest, most outstanding businesses emerging out of FI Africa (Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa to be specific), along with the Directors of various cities who helped make this a reality.

This is the first time such a joint event is taking place. It aims to demonstrate how founders are addressing real-world problems in Africa. Furthermore, this event would have some of the recent graduates. They are to pitch to global investors, entrepreneurs and start-up ecosystem of leaders worldwide.

Here are the three Nigerian Start-ups that are taking part in the FI Africa Founders Showcase 2021.

BELLAFRICANA

I am exceptionally pleased to write that Bellafricana is a graduate of FI and been selected as one of the Founders to pitch in this first of its kind event.

Bellafricana is a tech-enabled community that provides a platform for creative entrepreneurs in the fashion, arts & craft, beauty, home & living, food produce & snacks industry, to gain visibility, increase sales, have the right business support and structure that gives them the capacity to grow their business.

Bellafricana is a tech-enabled community that provides an enabling platform for 10,000 creative entrepreneurs. This is to increase sales, provide visibility and capacity building for creative business owners.

We are on a mission to empower over 100,000 Creative entrepreneurs by year 2030 to start, grow and scale profitable and sustainable global creative businesses. Their vision is to help customers connect and discover creative and quality African-owned businesses; their aim is to become the best e-commerce company for African products.

AKOWE

Founded by Ayodeji Agboola (a tech entrepreneur in 2020), Akowe is a Software as a Service (SaaS) platform that issues digital certificates in bulk. It allows you to digitize and issue academic or professional credentials, all in a few clicks.

In three steps, Akowe enables the issuance of digital certificates:

Certificate upload
Recipients list upload
Certificate sending

JOJOLO

Jojolo positions itself as a Mobile Sick Bay, aimed at reaching children in schools, homes, communities and public events with access to routine health screenings, vaccinations and emergency services. Secondly, they provide Virtual Consultations with Qualified Professionals. Aimed at redefining the way caregivers access healthcare for their children by connecting them with qualified healthcare professionals in real time to support the quality of care in school or at home.

The platform has a community forum for mothers to obtain answers to their questions from doctors, specialists, and essential services like dental treatments and home vaccinations.

Dr Yusuf Shittu, the CEO of the platform is a Global Health Innovator and Advocate and Medical Doctor. He is also the Co-founder and CEO of Neo Childcare.

Who should attend this event?

Anyone interested in funding start-ups
People who are interested in joining a start-up accelerator
Those who have an idea for a start-up or a growing company
Anybody interested in networking with entrepreneurs and advisors

To join in for an intriguing session and gaining insights on how Founders are building against all odds, kindly register here https://fi.co/e/256157 now.

Date: July 29, 2021

Time: 05:00pm – 07:30pm

Jemimah Iwok published in Events July 24, 2020

Bespectacled announces the launch of TecXposition 2020

Africa’s premier tech event, “TecXposition” promises to deliver what Africa has been waiting for, the opportunity to view technology from a global lens, with local outcomes.

Bespectacled Ltd. announces the official launch of TecXposition 2020, Africa’s Premier tech event. The event will congregate businesses, government delegates, technology enthusiasts, investors, start-ups, students and young adults, with a view to demystifying key technology domains and exploring practical applications to improve profitability and enhance everyday living.

Due to the exceptional circumstances presented by COVID-19, the event will be 100% virtual in 2020.

Release Summary:

– TecXposition 2020 will take place from Thursday, November 12 through to Friday, November 13, 2020
– The event will look to explore and demystify, as it relates to Africa, various tech domains notably AI, Blockchain, Collaboration, Connectivity, Data, IoT, Mobility, Payments, Policy, Security, Smart Cities, Social and much more, with a view to understanding how to improve profitability and enhance everyday living.
– Delving into barriers to business and funding mechanisms for Africa tech.
– Features include a virtual conference, ‘Best of Africa’ start-up pitch (#tecXpositionpitch) competition and a hackathon (#TecXhack4Growth) solving for six challenge themes and more.
– The event will also explore through ‘stand out’ solutions, the application and importance of tech across key industry verticals.

TecXposition promises to deliver what Africa has been waiting for, the opportunity to view technology from a global lens, with local outcomes.
TecXposition 2020 (#tecXposition) will feature the following, albeit via a virtual platform: conference, exhibition, hackathon, an investor deal room, product and service launches, masterclasses, demos, innovation know-how and best-in-class thought leadership. It will offer the opportunity to gain industry insight, as well as to find and network with peers and mentors alike.

Partnering with industry leading tech companies, the event aims to bring together enterprise (large and SME, governments and policy makers, non-profit organisations, start-ups, investors, technology enthusiasts and students to ensure mutual and lateral interactions between key society groups.

Register today and attend to enjoy industry breaking keynotes, demos, pitches, big start-up ideas and talks beginning Thursday, November 12 at 07:00 GMT.

Explore the Website here
-Don’t forget to follow @TecXposition on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube & LinkedIn

About Bespectacled Ltd.
Bespectacled Ltd. was established to offer service solutions in the technology space. The company offers a wide range of service solutions to clients looking to build technological capabilities in an increasingly competitive digital business environment.

TecXposition and TecXposition.com are registered trademarks of Bespectacled Ltd. in the Federal Republic of Nigeria

Jemimah Iwok published in Articles, Events July 24, 2020

Bukky Asehinde to speak at The Bridge Leadership Foundation Career Day 2020 Conference

Bukky Asehinde, founder of Bellafricana will be speaking at this year’s edition of The Bridge Leadership Foundation Career Day Conference.

This year’s theme: “Adapting to the New Normal” will “border on the need for a global transformation and mind shift required for nations, businesses and individuals to function sustainably in a Post-COVID-19 world” (The Bridge Leadership Foundation).

The event is scheduled for Saturday, July 25th (by 11am), and will virtual hold virtually due to the covid-19 situation.

Three years ago, Bukky Asehinde was opportuned to be one of the speakers at the 7th annual conference in Calabar, an experience she described as unforgettable, and enriching (Read about it here).

Among the line up of speakers and moderators are: Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli – Founder, LEAP Africa and Managing Partner, Sahel Consulting; Fela Durotoye – CEO, GEMSTONE Group; Peter Obi Former Governor, Anambra State; Mitchell Elegbe Founder/Group Managing Director, Interswitch; Tonye Cole – Cofounder, Sahara Group; Thelma Ekiyor – Managing Partner, SME.NG; Atunyota Alleluya (Alibaba) – CEO, Alibaba Hiccupuray 3rd Ltd; Hamzat Lawal – Founder, Connected Development (CODE); Ubong King – CEO, Protection Plus Services LTD; others include Naadiya Moosajee – Co-founder/CEO, WomEng (Women in Engineering); Yomi Williams – Founder, Gartner Callaway Group of Companies; Saudat Salami – CEO, Easyshop Easycook; and Babajide Ipaye – Founder, KEEXS Services;

Those moderating the event are Arit Okpo Creative Director, Menoword Media and J.J. Omojuwa, Founder/Chief Strategist, The Alpha Reach. ( Source: Tblf and Bella Naija)

You can’t afford to miss this event. To register for this event, simply click on this link.

Jemimah Iwok published in Events May 27, 2020

Who Is A Mentor?

Hi there! I think there are three kinds of people reading this post today:

A. The Mentor and

B. The Mentee.

C. Those wondering if having a Mentor is really worth it

Are you A, B or C? Or a little bit of all three? Lol.

First off, to our mentors in the House, we say “Thank You” for your continuous efforts for setting businesses up for success. We appreciate you all for being pillars of support, and source of constructive criticism when needed.

Signed,

Jemimah

President, Association of Mentees

(I sincerely hope there isn’t such an Association in which case, I have usurped the position of the current leader.😅)

To the Mentees, Congratulations! You just signed yourself up for phenomenal growth.

If you find yourself in the third category, then I hope these lessons I picked up at the IG LIVE session with Lanre Adisa will help you see how important a Mentor is for your business growth.

Today I will be discussing my Key Takeaways from the IG LIVE session we had with Mr Lanre Adisa. Before I get started, I would like to give you some background gist (trust me for that).

Prior to the Launch of our new membership platform, we had a line up of insightful IG LIVE series and Webinars. (Catch up on how the Launch went down here). One of such IG Live Series is the one I mentioned. Mr Lanre Adisa has been a longtime supporter of the Bellafricana Brand and an awesome Mentor too.

Bellafricana has come a long way, but that journey will be incomplete without Mr Adisa’s name in the story (look at me talking like I was actually there😅), so who better to discuss the topic: “Leveraging on Mentorship for Business Growth”

First of all, who is a Mentor? Oprah Winfrey says: “A mentor is someone who allows you to see the hope inside yourself.”

Wikipedia defines Mentorship as “a relationship in which a more experienced or more knowledgeable person helps to guide a less experienced or less knowledgeable person”

So the Question is : Just how important is a mentor to your business growth? Who can be a mentor? How best can you maximize this relationship?

Here are some things I learnt:

1. A Mentor inspires you to achieve your GOALS

It is a mentor’s job to inspire, and if need be, push you to achieve your GOAL. Why is the word “goal” emphasized? Because before you approach your mentor for help, then you can’t be clueless. So, make sure to have something you’re working towards.

2. Your Mentor can support you in ALL ways, however monetary assistance is not obligatory

Yes! A lot of Mentees go into relationships with Mentors because they expect financial support. There’s nothing wrong if a mentor wants to provide monetary support, but he is not obligated to. A mentor can however provide links, or information as to how financial support may be achieved,

3. A family member can be a mentor

A family Member as a mentor? Yes, that’s totally fine because most times in the end, what you build with Mentor-Mentee relationships transcend professionalism and evolve into something more filial

4. Want to make your relationship with your mentor valuable? Do your due diligence:

If you want to cultivate a seamless relationship with your Mentor, you need to play your own part. Make research, do your homework, so it’ll be easier to get the help you need. This is not to say that you must have everything worked out (If you did, why do you need a mentor then, right?) But be sure to be prepared, to the best of your ability.

So, I’ll just stop here and hope you were able to learn a thing or two from this IG LIVE session just like I did.

Were you in attendance? Please leave a shout-out and let me know what I missed out.

PS: Here’s a replay of the session in case you missed it!

Jemimah Iwok published in Events May 14, 2020

The Bellafricana Official Launch Party | New Membership Platform Unveiled

Hi There! Did you hear about the Bellafricana Official Launch Party? The one where we unveiled the membership platform? Yes, on May 11, we hosted a virtual party. And like the previous one (the creatives’virtual meetup), it was so much fun.

It was basically a reunion of people who have supported the Bellafricana vision to impact creatives across Africa! We had a turnout of over Hundred participants altogether at the Party. Mentors and friends of the brand (even past the shores of Africa) were in attendance as well.

The evening was a fun one, with our DJ giving us some cool music to vibe to. Beatrice Miangogo, the compere for the evening did an amazing job as the program glided so smoothly till the end.

What was the highlight of the evening? The official Launch of the membership platform! Let me quickly walk you through:

1. We started with a countdown video

We had everyone unmute their Mics and countdown in Unison from 10 down to 1, after which we unveiled the platform. It was such Watch it here:

2. After unveiling the video, we also shared an explainer video that broke down what the platform was about.

Watch video here:

The membership platform is tout to bring a solution to the lack of resources that creative business owners have today

In this platform, you’ll find expert-led masterclasses, a wide variety of tools, Directories (of Creative brands, Suppliers, Retailers, Wholesalers, and Associations). See what I’m talking about below:

Webinar with Chioma Ogbudimkpa — ***Masterclass Recordings: Watch Expert-led sessions***

***Bellafricana Directories: Access Suppliers, Associations, Wholesalers, etc***

Can you see how rich this platform is? The best part is that this learning is self-paced, and you can learn at your convenience. Another interesting feature of this platform? Let me show you:

So you don’t get too overwhelmed with information, once you log on to the dashboard, you can find information based on your business stage.

Are you in:

The starter stage: You are in this category if you haven’t generated up-to 6-figures in profit yet or not gotten up to 50 customers.

The Scaler stage: You are in this category if you have generated over 6-figures in profit but not up to 7-figures. Your customer base is not up to 100 customers yet.

The Player stage: You are in this category if you have generated over 7-figures in profit and have gotten over 100 customers.

Now, once you’ve identified your business stage, you will then be guided to the list of information that you will be needing to scale your business.

We have already received mind-blowing feedback from users about how wonderful the user-experience is. You can also enjoy these benefits and more a member of the Bellafricana community.

Why not click on the link below:

www.bellafricana.com/member-signup

You can also check out the affordable pricing for subscription on this platform:

www.bellafricana.com/membership-package

If you have further enquiries, don’t hestate to reach out to me on 08086363970 or reply this post.

Bellafricana published in bellafricana, Events May 8, 2020

Bellafricana Launches New Platform To Help Creative Business Owners Bounce Back Faster From The Crisis

Trailing the blows from the Coronavirus Disease (Covid-19) on creative businesses in Nigeria, Bellafricana has created a platform that would serve as a resource tool and a growth-driver for creative business owners. It is no news that creative business owners are the lifeline of economic development, as non-oil exports must get as much support as possible.

Bellafricana is the community-based organisation that has been empowering, motivating,connecting and supporting creative African business owners for over four years. The company has created a membership portal (the first of its kind in West Africa) to give creative businesses access to tools, guides, directories, masterclasses, among others.

The platform is bid to help creative business owners reduce costs via sealed partnerships and increase revenue via access to diverse market channels such as exhibitions, retailers, and lots more.

The Bellafricana membership platform is set to be launched on the 11th of May, 2020 and would be preceded by a series of talks from industry experts, Bellafricana beneficiaries and a ‘Virtual Launch Party’.

The platform is targeted to onboard over 1000 creative business owners in 6 months and become a pan-African household name in less than 3 years.

Creatives can sign up by visiting the Bellafricana website and navigating to the membership tab to have hands-on experience by themselves. Bellafricana has so far impacted over 250 creative business owners positively even in time of challenges. The organization is well-known for organising the prestigious annual “ACE Awards”.

On the launch of the new platform, Bukky Asehinde, founder of Bellafricana says: “We are looking at building a platform where business owners can see themselves as collaborators, rather than competitors. We are working assiduously to be the beacon of hope to creativity and helping business owners in Nigeria, and Africa at large.”

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