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
Scents Pro LuxuryModara Naturals
Clothing & shoes
Bosh DesignsAdire NationOmowunmi OlogeKijipa CoutureOba Couture
Bags
Qamin
Zeeza Bags & Accessories
Art
Paint StrokesTeniyah 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:
The African Creative Exhibition and Awards 2021 would never be forgotten in a hurry. Although there were a few bumps along the way, it was filled with pleasant surprises. Before we get to the bumps and the surprises, let’s break down the process for becoming the winner.
Nominations.
The nominations for the ACE Awards 2021 opened to the general public on the 30th of August 2021 and was announced on social media via the official Instagram page – @ace_awards. An activity schedule was put out, outlining the processes and what to expect.
Members, followers, friends and family [excluding the organizers and her workers] were allowed to nominate creative entrepreneurs for 15 different categories. This ran for 4 weeks. The nominations ended on the 26th of September. By the 27th of September, the organizers began collating the results. Mind you the rules were spelt out clearly, which are:
You can nominate more than 1 creative for a category
The nominees with the highest votes, move on to the next round – Top 5
By submitting an entry, the entrant agrees to accept the terms and conditions as listed in the submission form.
The entrant also agrees that the project is eligible for entry.
The entrant also understands that the entry products are made-in-Nigeria or made-in-Africa.
The top 5 nominees were announced on the 4th of October. And on the 5th [the very next day], the voting for the top 3 commenced. People were expected to vote for the top 5 that was announced, while the top 5 nominees were also expected to get their 1-minute pitch ready for submission.
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FAQs regarding this was put out on the official Instagram page of the ACE Awards. The voting ended on the 12th of October.
The top 3 were announced on the 14th of October and the nominees were expected to submit their 1-minute pitch video that same day.
Then comes the Judges.
It was announced that 3 judges would deliberate and pick the winners for each category based off on the top 3 nominees. The Judges are:
Lanre Adisa [CEO Noah’s Ark]
Yetunde Aina [Founder Jadeas Trust]
Lanre Basamta [Group Head, Mobile Financial Services, Interswitch Group]
The Nominees’ business was judged based on:
Impact: Is your business demonstrating some impact already in the economy?
Job Creation: Has the business created some jobs and has the potential to create more high-quality jobs?
Quality of Work: Does the business show great quality and competence to compete globally?
Customer Satisfaction: Is the company socially present and accepted by consumers?
Scalability: Does the company already earn revenues and does it have the potential to scale.
The judging process took 3 hours and 45 minutes, with the judges deliberating and watching 45 entries. They were deliberate, impartial, fair and objective. All that was left was collating the scores and results, which was then announced during the ACE Awards – 29th of October.
And there you have it! The process of becoming the winner for the 15 different categories at the ACE Awards 2021. It was not a small feat! Congratulations to all the winners and all who made it to each stage. We celebrate you.
Tune in next time, where I discuss the bumps and surprises at the ACE Awards. You’re going to love it.
Bukky Asehinde, Founder and CEO of Bellafricana was recently appointed Zero Oil Ambassador for Nigeria. The Special recognition and announcement were made at Bellafricana’s 3rd edition of The African Creative Exhibition and Awards, [ACE Awards], held on Friday, the 29th of October, 2021.
The Executive Director of The Nigerian Export Promotion Council & President ECOWAS TPO Network, Mr Olusegun Awolowo, announced Bukky Asehinde’s appointment: Zero Oil Ambassador, putting her alongside other Zero Oil Ambassadors such as President Mohammadu Buhari, Aliko Dangote, Tony Elumelu and other prominent Nigerians.
Mr Olusegun Awolowo also awarded the winners at the ACE Awards with the Export Expansion Facility Programme [EEFP] Grant.
Bellafricana took to their official website and Instagram page to celebrate the win:
“What is arguably the best part of the evening, was the surprise announcement from the Executive Director of NEPC & President ECOWAS TPO Network, Mr Olusegun Awolowo, who awarded the winners the Export Expansion Facility Programme [EEFP] Grant. An unexpected but wonderful gift, that got the room erupting in applause, shouts of joy and a few tears shed. He did not stop there. He then proceeded to call on stage the Founder of Bellafricana – Mrs Bukky Asehinde, in what seemed to be commending all her efforts and this initiative, he then, right there, inducted her as the Zero Oil Ambassador for Nigeria. It was nothing short of a night filled with wonder.” To read the full article, click on ~~ ACE Awards post press release
The event attracted a host of notable personalities, such as Mr Olusegun Awolowo [Executive Director of Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) & President ECOWAS TPO Network], Mr Tobi Asehinde [CEO/Founder Digital Marketing Skills Institute], Mrs Yetunde Aina [CEO of Jadeas Trust], Mr Lanre Basamta [Group Head, Mobile Financial Services, Interswitch Group], Mr Lanre Adisa [CEO Noah’s Ark Communications].
Also in attendance were Prince Adeyemi Adefulu, Ms Lerato Lekena-Okoro [Real Estate Advisor], Mr Oluwaseyi Adegoke-Adeyemo (Vice-Chair, Events committee) of Nigeria-Britain Association [NBA], Mrs Eyiyemi Olivia [Compere, OAP & Dress maker], Mr Ayodeji Saba, Mrs Nnena Fakoya-Smith [Tourism Promoter & Visibility Coach] and all of our media and strategic sponsors.
The event was proudly sponsored by The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) and Access Bank and W-Community, and supported by Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF), Digital Marketing Skill Institute (DMSI), Noah’s Ark, Inside Watch Africa, Cybertron Ads, Pride magazine, OWA Foundation, Jordan FM, Exquisite magazine, Pulse Ng, and Arise Television.
ACE Awards 2021 official sponsors & partners
This is another feat for the ever industrious Mrs Bukky Asehinde – oops. I mean the newly appointed Zero Oil Ambassador for Nigeria, Mrs Bukky Asehinde. We cannot wait to see what next she has in store for us.
The day we’ve all been waiting for is finally here. It’s The African Creative Exhibition and Awards, [ACE Awards] 2021. For some, it’s the celebration of these creatives and others, simply want to finally know and meet the official winners for the ACE Awards 2021. Either way, it is a night to remember.
The air is a bit tense but all for the right reasons as the nominees are aching to finally get the results and know who would become the winners for the 15 categories.
With a successful Creatives’ Connect & Exhibition held during the day, the expectations for the ACE Awards dinner was incredibly high. And I dare say that those expectations were surpassed in flying colours! With no further ado, meet the official winners for the ACE Awards 2021.
There you have it. The 15 winners for the ACE Awards 2021. They didn’t only walk away with the recognition and awards but also, an Export Expansion Facility Programme [EEFP] Grant, courtesy of The Nigerian Export Promotion Council [NEPC].
Stay tuned and watch out for my next post, where I’ll be dishing you, savouring moments from the ACE Awards. Until next time, be good and be you!
It’s almost here! Just a few hours to the African Creative Exhibition and Awards (ACE Awards) and I cannot wait!
I can boldly say we are 100% ready.
Exhibitors are all set, Creative Connect speakers are ready, Nominees are primed to receive their awards, potatoes are ready to potate – LOL. I’m ready to get down on the dance floor, and everything is good to go!
Date: Friday, 29th October 2021
Venue: BWC Hotels, Opposite Eko Atlantic, Victoria Island Lagos.
Time for Exhibition & Creatives Connect: 10am – 4pm
Awards Dinner: 6 pm – 9 pm
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We’re sure your shopping bags would be full to the brim because you’ll shop quality products at discounted prices.
Remember, access to the ACE Exhibition and Creatives Connect is FREE.
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For the Creatives’ Connect Attendees
Check out the line-up of Industry thought leaders we can’t wait for you to meet.
A SNEAK PEEK INSIDE THE DINNER
MEET OUR EXHIBITORS
MEET OUR TOP 3 NOMINEES
We present to you The Top 3 Nominees for all 15 categories for this year’s ACE Awards.
These amazing brands have done tremendously well in their respective fields and deserve all the recognition.
The winners will be announced on the Award Dinner night.
Ít would be good to attend physically because nothing beats physical interaction. But if you can’t make it down, we’ve made available a virtual link so you don’t miss out.
Meet the Exhibitors who would be present at the Creatives Connect & Exhibition.
It is an open secret that The African Creative Exhibition and Awards (ACE Awards) scheduled for Friday the 29th of October, 2021 is a 3-phase event consisting of:
All taking place at the BWC Hotels, 1228B Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island, Lagos Nigeria (Opposite Eko Atlantic).
The Creatives Connect and the Exhibition would take place side by side. This is a great means of networking, marketing and connecting.
Meet the Exhibitors
Bosh Designs
Mojisola
Qamin
Kuvaah
Modara
Teniyah Art
Enigbi’s Label
Zeeza
Anesi Naturals
Abike
Omowunmi Ologe
Scents Pro
To ri ara
Oba Couture
Adire Nation
Drapes & Apparels
Kijipa Official
This is multiple opportunities for all attendees as it would serve as an opportunity to connect, converse and collaborate with various entrepreneurs and Industry leaders. You should use this opportunity to get a head start with your Christmas shopping.
These Exhibitors have beautiful products up for grabs with loads of discounts for the first 30 people in attendance. Make sure you do not miss this exhibition experience as it will be loads of savings and shopping for you and your family.
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African Creative Exhibitions and Awards gain massive support and backing from The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), as it sponsors this year’s ACE Awards ceremony.
ACE Awards is an important annual occurrence aimed at attracting an audience that includes Captains of Industry, Investors, Upwardly Mobile Youths, Marketers, Trade Delegations & Missions, Procurement Officers, Brand and Business Managers, Art Lovers, Governmental Representatives and Key Decision Makers. Nigeria is an import driven nation and if we are looking to diversify and become an export-driven nation, it starts from MSMEs. Starting with Nigeria and taking it one African Country at a time. This is one of the numerous reasons why NEPC sponsors the ACE Awards 2021 and supports The ACE Awards.
NEPC sponsors ACE Awards 2021
If you happen to be an ardent follower of the annual ACE Events, then you should know that it is no secret that this event, powered by Bellafricana has been endorsed by The Lagos State Government, Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Crafts, Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC), Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce (NACC), Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Nigeria-Britain Association and The Nigerian Export Promotion Council. The latter has shown its support of this Laudable event since its inception in 2017. It has yet again, sponsored The ACE Awards 2021.
Having the backing of such a prestigious and governmental body towards an event such as the ACE is not only a sign of approval and growth but also a nudge to continue in its effort to ensure that enterprising Nigerian (African) MSMEs have access to a wider internal and international markets and investors seeking joint-venture partners.
Bellafricana (organizers of ACE Awards) is grateful for this continued support and backing, as this has certainly made it a force to be reckoned with. It has helped in giving more credibility and in propelling it to where it is today.
Event Details:
Theme: “Creativity and Innovation in Nation Building”
Dinner Theme: “A touch of Africa”
Date:Friday, October 29, 2021
Venue: BWC HOTELS, 1228B Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island, Lagos Nigeria (Opposite Eko Atlantic).
Just last week, the top 5 nominees for 15 categories for the ACE Awards 2021 was released and since then, the voting have been trooping in – as expected. The reuslts are in! Congratulations to the top 3 nominees! Just one more hurdle to cross to become the winner.
The Complete List of Nominees for ACE Awards 2021 are:
1) Best Indigenous Textile Designer
Afrikstabel
Akwete Fabrics by Beeju
Lowo Africa
2) Best Beauty Brand
ORIKI Lagos
Modara Naturals
Jaga Beauty
3) Best Fashion Brand (Clothing/Shoes)
K.Aspen
87 Origins
Ako Africa
4) Start-Up of the Year
Just Journal
Anesi Lifestyle
Hafsat Signatures
5) Best Accessories Brand (Jewelry, Bag)
AABOUX
Becawax
Ola House of Accessories
6) Best Eco-friendly Product
Oke Partners
Trash2wealth Initiative
WHY WASTE IT
7) Best Innovative Product of the Year
Marienne Clay World
1851 Agidingbi
My Sibi
8) Best Pioneer Craftsman/woman of the Year (Over 10 years)
Sahara Sunrise
RAULEROYAL
Kijipa Couture
9) Best Food Produce Innovation
Lim Lim Dried Fruits
Jam Coconut Foods
Klay Foods
10) Best Creative Child Entrepreneur
Amarachi Uyanne
Praise Emmanuel Adebayo
Zees Shea Hub
11) Best Creative Social Enterprise of the Year
The Creative Hub
Chanja Datti
Solar Sister Nigeria
12) Best Creative Children’s Brand
9ijakids
Wealah Kids
PreshLight Creations
13) Best Arts and Crafts Person
ARTINI
Vudoh
Hooked by Lade
14) Best Home & Lifestyle Brand
Doormats Nigeria
Ekondo
Yasmin Crafts
15) Best African Brand
Kua Designs Ghana
Florinyah Tanzania
Tekura Designs Ghana
All Top 3 nominees are expected to turn in their pitch videos on or before Thursday, the 14th of October to qualify for the next stage, which would entail being judged by a panel of judges.
THE TOP 3 NOMINEES’ BUSINESSES WILL BE JUDGED BASED ON:
Impact: Is your business demonstrating some impact already in the economy?
Job Creation: Has the business created some jobs and has the potential to create more high-quality jobs?
Quality of Work: Does the business show great quality and competence to compete globally?
Customer Satisfaction: Is the company socially present and accepted by consumers?
Scalability: Does the company already earn revenues and does it have the potential to scale.
Bellafricana Launches E-commerce Platform to give more African Creatives visibility and promote African made products
Bellafricana launches “Bellafricana Marketplace,” an e-commerce site to promote African made products of quality and boost the visibility of African creatives. The platform provides distinct African made products of global standard with top quality and at the best prices.
Shop rich creations from Africa – @bellafricanashop
With different products ranging from fashion to arts and crafts, home decor and beauty products, Bellafricana Marketplace is fast positioning itself as the largest e-commerce platform that promotes and trades African products to the world.
Promoting the beauty of Africa – Bellafricana Marketplace @bellafricanashop
Commenting on the launch of the platform, CEO, Bellafricana, Bukky Asehinde said that it has always been a dream of hers to create a platform that bridges the gap between creative producers in key industries and their global customers.
“Many times we see talented African creatives struggle to sell their products not because they are not good enough but because these products don’t get the visibility they deserve. Some of these products can stand shoulder to shoulder with products from big international brands but then they do not have a platform to connect with global customers. This is the problem that Bellafricana Marketplace moves to solve.” She said. “We want this platform to be a go-to resource for African entrepreneurs to develop and grow their retail businesses and brands on a global scale.” she continued.
Africa is currently experiencing massive growth in the digital economy and as a result, online retail is a development that has come to stay in the continent.
According to a report by Statista, e-commerce in Africa was valued at 16.5 billion dollars in 2017. Another report recently revealed that this value could well go up to 75 billion dollars by 2025. This goes to show that the growth of e-commerce in the continent is very promising.
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Even with this development, 70% of creative business owners say they struggle to be seen by their potential customers and 85% of creative business owners say they are unable to find customers to buy their products. This not only affects their businesses but could also affect their mental well being.
With a platform like Bellafricana Marketplace, African creatives will not only get more people to see their products but will also be able to reach a global market where these products are in high demand.
We continue to see African made commodities and African made crafts going mainstream in recent times both within Africa and the global market. Products like Adire, Aso-oke, Kente, African beads, Shea butter and other African products are now being recognised globally and adapted by both Africans in diaspora and people from other races all over the world. Due to this reason, the need for more African made products has relatively increased. Setting up a platform like Bellafricana Marketplace to give African creatives and match them with global customers could not have come at a better time.
Also speaking on the launch of Bellafricana Marketplace, MaryBarbara Ugboma, a member of the Bellafricana team reaffirmed the position of the platform as a bridge to close the gap between African creatives and global customers.
She went further to say “we want to ensure that no matter where you are in the world, you can get a piece of Africa with you. We want to make more African products available to the world. You can trust that every product you will find on Bellafricana Marketplace are not things you will find at a regular e-commerce store. This is strictly African.”
With top-notch shopper experience, African-made products at affordable prices, seamless retail processes and an outstanding customer support system, Bellafricana Marketplace has already started recording success.
Bellafricana Marketplace. Click on the picture to watch inspiring stories from the Creators on Bellafricana Marketplace
Popular Nigerian brands have already begun to list their products on Bellafricana Marketplace such as:
Not Just Pulp
Iyaniwura by Not Just Pulp. Click on the picture to visit their store
Ronke Scott
Life of an African woman series 1 by Ronke Scott. Click on the picture to visit their store
Organic Life Plus
Baobab oil by Organic Life Plus. Click on the picture to visit their store
Zivanora
Culla bypass ring by Zivanora. Click on the picture to visit their store
Mimiremi Textiles
Afro head-wrap textile by Mimiremi Textiles. Click on the picture to visit their store
Amal Botanicals
Products by Amal Botanicals. Click on the picture to visit their store
Morin O.
Almando round stitch bag by Morin O. Click on the picture to visit their store
Modara
Dara body butter by Modara. Click on the picture to visit their store
Abela World
Flame and patchouli perfume candle by Abela World. Click on the picture to visit their store
Asologe
Adire Brocade by Asologe. Click on the picture to visit their store
Bosh Designs
Ilu Gangan Throw pillow by Bosh Designs. Click on the picture to visit their store
Mitimeth
Water Hyacinth Woven Coasters & Caddy by Mitimeth. Click on the picture to visit their store
Ethnik Afrika
Agbaman Duffle Bag by Ethnik Afrika. Click on the picture to visit their store
Pillow Talk
My Africa Throw pillow by Pillow Talk – Click on the picture to visit their store
O’Eclat Designs
Amber Box Bag by O’Eclat Designs – Click on the picture to visit their store.
And the platform is open to other African creatives who want more exposure and who want to connect with global customers. Simply visit the website, www.bellafricanashop.com/ to begin
To achieve the mission to empower over 100,000 Creative entrepreneurs by the year 2030 to start, grow and scale profitable and sustainable global creative businesses, Bellafricana has come up with this initiative and is open to partnering and collaborating with more governmental agencies, public/private corporations, and non-governmental organizations (NGO’s) to achieve this.
Start shopping for unique and rich creations today!
ACE Awards is back and with a bang! Nominations for this year’s ACE Awards opened on the 30th of August, 2021, with 15 categories and votes have been coming in, so much so that it nearly crippled the site! Yep, you read right. There were over 7,000 votes within the first few days and approximately 15,000 within 2 weeks! There was no doubt that the nominees came with their A-game.
An exciting journey it has been and it is my absolute pleasure to announce that the top 5 nominees are up! They are:
1) Best Indigenous Textile Designer
Afrikstabel
Akwete Fabrics by Beeju
Lowo Africa
Shayfaari Fabrics
Asologe Fashion House
2) Best Beauty Brand
ORIKI Lagos
Modara Naturals
Jaga Beauty
Mint Organic Care
Amila Naturals
3) Best Fashion Brand (Clothing/Shoes)
K.Aspen
87 Origins
Ako Africa
Kkerele
Babayo
4) Start-Up of the Year
Just Journal
Anesi Lifestyle
Hafsat Signatures
The Lightning Artz
Dhoney Nigeria
5) Best Accessories Brand (Jewelry, Bag)
AABOUX
Becawax
Ola House of Accessories
Helade & Sola Bags
Kuvaah
6) Best Eco-friendly Product
Oke Partners
Trash2wealth Initiative
WHY WASTE IT
Mariep Creations
Spectabilis Creations
7) Best Innovative Product of the Year
Marienne Clay World
1851 Agidingbi
My Sibi
Nibcard Games
The Da Brand
8) Best Pioneer Craftsman/woman of the Year (Over 10 years)
Sahara Sunrise
RAULEROYAL
Yetroslane
Kijipa Couture
Bosh Designs
9) Best Food Produce Innovation
Lim Lim Dried Fruits
Jam Coconut Foods
Ologi
Klay Foods
Adys Agro Processing Limited
10) Best Creative Child Entrepreneur
Amarachi Uyanne
Raeslimebar
Praise Emmanuel Adebayo
Zees Shea Hub
Sammy’s Special
11) Best Creative Social Enterprise of the Year
Help Mum
The Creative Hub
Chanja Datti
Kids Clean Club
Solar Sister Nigeria
12) Best Creative Children’s Brand
9ijakids
Wealah Kids
Clove Kids
PreshLight Creations
Bqsafewash
13) Best Arts and Crafts Person
ARTINI
Adams Anne
Presley Artz
Vudoh
Hooked by Lade
14) Best Home & Lifestyle Brand
Doormats Nigeria
Ekondo
Yasmin Crafts
Q Candles By Kanyin
15) Best African Brand
Kua Designs Ghana
Florinyah Tanzania
Imiso Ceramics (South Africa)
Tekura Designs Ghana
Deepa Dosaja (Kenya)
Voting has begun for the top 3, so hurry now and start voting for your favourite brand. Voting closes on the 12th of October, 2021 by 12.00am.
The voting process would determine the top 3 winners of each category. Thereafter, a judging panel will review the official 3 nominees and select the winners.
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The event attracted a host of notable personalities, such as Mr Olusegun Awolowo [Executive Director of Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) & President ECOWAS TPO Network], Mr Tobi Asehinde [CEO/Founder Digital Marketing Skills Institute], Mrs Yetunde Aina [CEO of Jadeas Trust], Mr Lanre Basamta [Group Head, Mobile Financial Services, Interswitch Group], Mr Lanre Adisa [CEO Noah’s Ark Communications].
Also in attendance were Prince Adeyemi Adefulu, Ms Lerato Lekena-Okoro [Real Estate Advisor], Mr Oluwaseyi Adegoke-Adeyemo (Vice-Chair, Events committee) of Nigeria-Britain Association [NBA], Mrs Eyiyemi Olivia [Compere, OAP & Dress maker], Mr Ayodeji Saba, Mrs Nnena Fakoya-Smith [Tourism Promoter & Visibility Coach] and all of our media and strategic sponsors.
