Bellafricana published in News

The fight to free Nigeria’s girls from Boko Haram must continue Gordon Brown

[dropcap custom_class=”normal”] A year after more than 200 girls were abducted from Chibok by the boko haram group the struggle to find them must not be abandoned. Mark Enoch has been told his daughter is dead. He should grieve but he can’t because he refuses to believe it is true. So he will pray again, just like he has for the past 364 days and nights, kneeling at the side of her empty bed.  [/dropcap]

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Bellafricana published in Exclusive Interviews, Home & Living

Meet The Founder of Mint Organic Care | Exclusive Interview

[dropcap custom_class=”normal”] Creativity can be expressed in a lot of ways. Often times, I have come to realise there is always a story behind a brand which is what brought about Bellafricana exclusive interviews. These people inspire me and I hope they inspire you too. Janada Ladidi Kwaji identified a real need in the skin care industry in Nigeria and decided to find solutions whilst exploring her creativity. You need to read her story…[/dropcap]

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Bellafricana published in Arts & Crafts, Exclusive Interviews, Painting

Meet Yelloseesee Uwaoma "The Inkllustrator" | Exclusive Interview

[dropcap custom_class=”normal”] I had the opportunity to meet this talented young man at the Creative Focus event I attended last year. It was almost as though we have met before, as he was friendly and humorous. His name is Yelloseesee (and no it’s not a nickname,  he mentioned) Uwaoma, a professional IT Engineer turned artist. An artist who creates classic ink arts using regular pen. Let’s meet him…[/dropcap]

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Bellafricana published in Destinations

My Trip to Ghana by Bukky Bello

[dropcap custom_class=”normal”] Surprisingly, I visited Ghana for the first time last year, July 2014. Since, Bellafricana was birthed, I have grown very fond of exploring everything African, from destinations to arts & crafts and many more. I was there for a week with my Mr and we had a swell time. I don’t remember all the fine details but I sure saved you some pictures. [/dropcap]

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Bellafricana published in African Food

Nigerian Moi Moi And Pap Recipe

[dropcap custom_class=”normal”] Moi moi and Pap is a Nigerian staple food, commonly eaten on Saturdays in many Nigerian homes. Moi moi is a delicious recipe that is highly rich in protein and other essential nutrients while pap on the other is a rich source of carbohydrate. I love eating moi moi and pap on Saturdays because I consider it as a sleeping medicine (lol). It makes you sleep off all the stress that you had gone through during work days.[/dropcap]Continue reading

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Bellafricana published in Arts & Crafts

Spotlight Wednesday | Sam Ovraiti

[dropcap custom_class=”normal”] Sam Ovraiti is a renowned visual artist and one of the few water colour artist in Nigeria. He attended Auchi Polytechnic where he graduated with distinctions in General Art & Painting, he went further to obtain a Masters degree in Fine Art from the University of Benin, Edo State. He has won several national and academic awards including 1st prize winner at the Mobil Producing National Painting Competition. [/dropcap]Continue reading

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Bellafricana published in Destinations

History Of The Famous Olumo Rock

[dropcap custom_class=”normal”]When you think of a tourist site in Ogun state, Olumo rock is the first site that comes to mind. It is one of the most visited tourist destinations in Nigeria. Olumo rock sits in the heart of  Abeokuta – a name which means ‘under the rock’. It serves as home to many caves and shrines. Olumo means “all the troubles and sufferings were over”. Olumo rock was turned into a tourist site in 1976 and was commissioned by Chief Olusegun Obasanjo in February 3rd 2006.[/dropcap]Continue reading

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Bellafricana published in Fashion

Traditional African Dashiki

[dropcap custom_class=”normal”] Dashiki (pronounced duh-shee-kee) is a colourful loose-fitting traditional African cloth that covers the top half of the body and widely worn in West Africa. The name dashiki originates from the Hausa word “dan ciki“, which means shirt. In 1928, Oba Ofuntola Oseijeman Adelabu Adefunmi made dashiki popular in USA. When he was 16, he developed an interest in African studies, so he travelled to Haiti at age 20 to know more about African religion. After some time he came back and started small scale manufacturing business which also involved production of African attire especially the dashiki.[/dropcap]Continue reading

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Bellafricana published in Destinations

5 Of Africa's Best National Parks

Iona National Park, Angola

[dropcap custom_class=”normal”] It is the largest national park in Angola, located in Namibe Province, southwest of the country. It became a national park in 1964 which forms part of the northern Namib desert, the only true desert in Southern Africa due to its distinctive habitat and climate. Iona national park is characterized as having a wild dunes, vast plains, rough mountains and cliffs in topography.[/dropcap]Continue reading

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