As year 2024 comes to a close, we’re taking a moment to reflect on some of the incredible highlights that defined 2024 for Bellafricana. Lets take a look at Bellafricana’s year 2024 round up, from impactful events to exciting collaborations and new initiatives, this year has been one for the books! Here are the top 10 moments of 2024 in Bellafricana.
1. TALES 2024 Pop-Up Event: Top 10 moments of 2024
TALES 2024 was a major highlight for us this year. It was a vibrant celebration of African creativity, bringing together some of the best talents on the continent. The event wasn’t just about showcasing; it was about connecting, building relationships, and amplifying African brands on a global stage.
2. Major Collaboration with Emolyn Cosmetics for TALES 2024
One of the most exciting things about TALES 2024 was our collaboration with Emolyn Cosmetics. Partnering with such a fantastic brand added so much value to the event and highlighted the power of working together to promote African creatives.
3. Modara Naturals at the European Beauty Awards
A huge success story from our community this year was Modara Naturals being nominated for the prestigious European Beauty Awards. Our founder, Bukky Asehinde, was there to cheer them on, and it was truly heartwarming to see African creativity recognized on such a global platform.
Watch the highlights of the event here
4. Corporate Partnership with Salesforce
We’re proud to have partnered with Salesforce 2 times this year! Our first collaboration with Salesforce this year was in October to celebrate Black History Month and our second partnership was in December for a Christmas marketplace. This collaboration opened new doors for African creatives, proving once again the power of partnerships in pushing boundaries and creating global opportunities.
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5. How to Get Endorsed as a Global Talent for Arts and Culture Workshop
This workshop was a game-changer for many in our community. We guided creatives on the Global Talent Route, providing practical steps to gain recognition for their craft on an international level. It was inspiring to see attendees leave with the confidence to take their skills to the next stage.
Watch the highlights of the workshop here
6. The Power of Branding, Storytelling, and Community Workshop with Scott Ohene-Nyako
Every brand has a story, and this workshop was all about teaching creatives how to tell theirs. It was a reminder that storytelling and building a strong community are key to growing any business.
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Watch the highlights of the workshop here
7. Celebrating Our First 20 Global Family Members
This year, we hit a major milestone by launching our Global membership and celebrating our first 20 Bellafricana Global Family members in just 2 months!! These creatives are leading the way, and we’re so proud to have built a community that fosters growth, collaboration, and global opportunities.
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8. Bukky Asehinde at the House of the Lord’s with TikTok Creative Academy
Our founder, Bukky Asehinde, was invited to the House of the Lord’s by TikTok Creative Academy this year. This prestigious invitation reflects the work we’re doing to promote African creativity and innovation on the global stage.
Watch more highlights of the event here
9. Bellafricana Global Family Meetup in London
This year, we launched our global membership and hosted our first-ever physical meetup for the Bellafricana Global Family in London. This gathering was a chance for members to connect, share experiences, and gain invaluable insights directly from our founder, Bukky Asehinde.
Watch more highlights of the event here
10. Bellafricana at the African Fashion Week in London
African creativity was on full display at the African Fashion Week in London, and Bellafricana was there to be a part of it. It was amazing to see African fashion take the spotlight on such a global stage.
Watch the highlights of the event here
Here’s to 2025!
2024 has been a year of growth, collaboration, and community, and we’re so grateful to have shared it with you and have you as part of Bellafricana top 10 moments of 2024. As we look forward to 2025, we’re ready to do even more to empower creatives and showcase African talent to the world. Thank you for being part of the Bellafricana journey.
