Bellafricana published in Destinations, Resorts

Destination Tuesday | Honeymoon in South Africa

[dropcap custom_class=”normal”]For couple looking for solitude after their big day, South Africa honeymoon is the best place to stay in Africa. South Africa has a number of exotic locations where you can spend your honeymoon. From fine dining splendour to a camp-inspired suite with spectacular safari views to forest hideaways and grand hotel lobbies and pools, you’re guaranteed a luxurious stay for each day no matter which place you choose.[/dropcap]

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Trend Setting Gele | Avant-Garde Gele Style

[dropcap custom_class=”normal”]The Avante grade gele created by Funmi Olurinola of Abeke Makeovers is the latest gele style everyone is rocking now. They are so beautiful and can be tied with different fabric. One could say they look like hair fascinator. I think am tired of this everyday gele styles and its time to wear something different from the common styles. Join me as I rock this style next Sunday to church.[/dropcap]
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Bellafricana published in People & Culture

African-Caribbean Links: Is it just about skin colour?

[dropcap custom_class=”normal”]I came across an interesting forum discussion a while ago where the theme of the discussion was a university students’ social group that was supposed to bring together African and Caribbean students. One commentator started a fierce debate by suggesting that any link between Africans and Afro-Caribbean was based on race and skin colour only.[/dropcap]Continue reading

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Bellafricana published in Destinations

Destination Tuesday | Holiday in Quirimbas, Mozambique

[dropcap custom_class=”normal”]The Quirimba’s Archipelago, Mozambique’s coolest Holiday and Honeymoon destination. With up to 32 stings of islands, Quirimbas Archipelago is filled with diverse beach resorts and hotels, sea grasses, sandy and rocky shores habitats which serves as an important feeding areas for turtle, crab plovers and migratory birds. Whales lives in the deep diving channels, dolphins and turtles breed on isolated sand banks and African Fish Eagles constantly scan the mangrove swamps. Landing in Pemba by flight from Mozambique gives you access to the archipelago.[/dropcap]Continue reading

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Bellafricana published in Destinations

Interesting Facts About Tanzania

[dropcap custom_class=”normal”]Tanzania is the largest country in East Africa on the Indian Ocean. It includes the spice islands of Zanzibar, Pemba, and Mafia. Bordered to the north by Uganda and Kenya; to the west by Burundi, Rwanda and Congo; and to the south by Mozambique, Zambia and Malawi. Tanzania formerly known as Tanganyika, merged with Zanzibar on April 26, 1964 to form the United Republic of Tanganyika and Zanzibar. Six months later, the name was changed to Tanzania. Tanzania consist of the three best-known lakes in Africa —lake Victoria in the north, lake Tanganyika in the west, and lake Nyasa in the south. Mount Kilimanjaro in the north, 19,340 ft (5,895 m), is the highest point on the continent.[/dropcap]Continue reading

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Bellafricana published in Destinations

Destination Tuesday | La Manga Luxury Beach Villas

[dropcap custom_class=”normal”] Who says you have to leave the country or break the bank to enjoy your honeymoon? How many places do you know or  have you visited in Africa? Hmm! Africa is even too big, lets talk about Nigeria, in fact Lagos. Everyone thinks Lagos is the place to just hustle and make money. You got it wrong my dear, because little did you know that inside that busy city called Lagos is packed with some exotic honeymoon destinations you can ever think or imagine. Today, we would pick one of the destinations to talk about and the lucky one is La Manga Luxury Beach Villas.[/dropcap]

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Bellafricana published in Arts & Crafts, Exclusive Interviews, People & Culture

Meet Maya Penn | A 13 Year Old CEO of Maya's Ideas

[dropcap custom_class=”normal”] Maya Penn started her first company when she was 8 years old. She is an artist, animator, designer, philanthropist, environmentalist, and girls rights activist. She thinks deeply about how to be responsible both to her customers and to the planet. She shares her story — and some animations, and some designs, and some infectious energy — in this charming talk on Ted talk. [/dropcap]
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Bellafricana published in Textiles

The Story Of Adinkra Ghanaian Textile

[dropcap custom_class=”normal”] Adinkra Ghanaian Textile is a printed traditional cotton cloth made by the Asante people in Ghana which has Akan symbols stamped on it. The centre of production is the village of Ntonso.[/dropcap]

It is said that, when the printers are asked how long the cloth has been made, they say, “We Ashanti don’t use dates or numbers. It was a long, long time ago”.

During a military conflict at the beginning of the nineteenth century, caused by the Gyaaman trying to copy the neighbouring Asante’s ‘golden stool’ (the symbol of the Asante nation), the Gyaaman king was killed.

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Bellafricana published in Arts & Crafts

Jewelry By Itoro Okon

[dropcap custom_class=”normal”]The Itoro Okon Brand is an artistically crafted, uniquely designed jewelry line. [/dropcap]

They characterize pieces to embody style, elegance and the passion for the art of jewelry making. They create an elusive look to every piece, crafting not just another piece in your collection but  “THE” piece in your collection.

Their unique and artistic pieces never go unnoticed.

Each piece is specifically designed to embody a client’s personality and fashion style. From the inception of the design, to the assembly of Itoro’s  work into a purposeful and ornate pattern, each piece is a journey that tells a unique story.

Create. Imagine. Love it.

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