[dropcap custom_class=”normal”]Dele Jegede is a highly respected and famous Nigerian cartoonist, Painter and Art historian. Professor Dele Jegede is a renowned name in the art industry whose work has made a great impact in the industry. [/dropcap]Continue reading
Top Spots For Valentine's Day In Lagos
[dropcap custom_class=”normal”]Looking for beautiful spots to go on Valentine’s Day? Here’s our pick of the best. To help you have an enjoyable and a memorable time on February 14, we’ve come up with Valentine’s Day places that’s not too cheap, not too expensive and not too over the top. [/dropcap]Continue reading
Some Ghanaian Customs And Etiquette
[dropcap custom_class=”normal”] Here are some interesting facts about Ghanaian customs are etiquette; [/dropcap]
Meet Olawunmi Banjo "The Artist"
[dropcap custom_class=”normal”]Olawunmi Banjo is one of the premium realists with well detailed finishing. She attended the Pan African University, Lagos, Nigeria where she studied Entrepreneurship. Olawunmi is a self developed Artist who loved drawing and painting as a kid, this made her develop a strong passion for her career. Her work captures the ideology that portrays deep and everyday social realities that confronts most societies. [/dropcap]Continue reading
Eye-Catching Nigerian Gele Styles
[dropcap custom_class=”normal”]Gele is a Yoruba word for a female head wrap. Its origin is believed to be from Africa. Gele used to be just a common head wrap but it has transformed over the years to not just a common head wrap but a form of art. [/dropcap]Continue reading
Meet Opemipo Ogunyemi "The Shoe Crafter" | Exclusive Interview
[dropcap custom_class=”normal”] This young man right here is an entrepreneur with a great passion for shoe crafting. I met him at Creative focus, a competition for entrepreneurs I was fortunate to attend in year 2014. You’ll be surprised the number of talents we have in Africa, but not to worry the Bellafricana team will bring them to you one at a time. Lets meet him; [/dropcap]
Bellafricana Afrocentric Marketplace | Coming Soon
[dropcap custom_class=”normal”] Bellafricana is a marketplace where people around the world go to sell and buy unique Afrocentric and handmade goods. We are huge lovers of Afrocentric (made from Africa) and handmade products and services hence the reason we have created a platform to connect artisans, creatives, buyers, sellers and manufacturers. [/dropcap]
Choosing And Maintaining Your Aso-Oke Nigerian Fabric
[dropcap custom_class=”normal”] Nowadays, Aso-oke seems to be worn by both the Yorubas and the non-Yorubas. Even the westerners are experimenting with it and some don’t have an idea of where to start from. For many, countless questions abound such as: [/dropcap]Continue reading
Spotlight Wednesday | Peju Alatise
[dropcap custom_class=”normal”]Peju Alatise is definitely not your everyday conventional artist. Interestingly enough, she has an educational background in architecture and is also a writer. A recurring theme in her work is the significance and power of womanhood. Alatise’s work borders on the theme of women, especially capturing the joys and pains of modern African womanhood. [/dropcap]Continue reading
Meet Folarin Falana "The Rapper" | Exclusive Interview
[dropcap custom_class=”normal”] For all those who know Folarin aka Falz the Bahd Guy, I’m sure you must agree with me at his level of humility and humor. I met Falz a couple of years ago through one his awesome sisters, Foladele Falana. Falz is the son of the popular respected lawyer Femi Falana. He is a Barrister with a strong passion for music and entertainment. He is an upcoming artist, who is very loved by today’s youths. I was so interested to hear his story, so I thought to share with you on the digest. [/dropcap]
