This year marks a significant milestone for Bellafricana as we celebrate 9 incredible years of championing African creativity and innovation. To commemorate this journey, we launched the #ForTheLoveOfCreatives campaign, proudly supported by Cleva, to spotlight 100 visionary African creatives shaping Africa’s future and making waves across fashion, art, beauty, lifestyle, and food. These outstanding entrepreneurs are shaping the future of the continent through their talent, ingenuity, and relentless passion.
Why We’re Celebrating African Creatives: Africa’s creative economy is booming, and behind that growth are bold, visionary minds turning ideas into impact. At Bellafricana, we believe in celebrating those who challenge the status quo, build with purpose, and inspire others through their work. This campaign is our way of giving back to a community that continues to redefine excellence.
What is the #ForTheLoveOfCreatives Campaign? #ForTheLoveOfCreatives is more than a celebration; it’s a movement. In partnership with Cleva – a financial platform designed for African creators and entrepreneurs to receive international payments with ease – we’re spotlighting 100 creative businesses that exemplify vision, resilience, and cultural pride.
Meet the 100 Visionary Creatives: Here they are – the 100 Visionary Creatives recognized in our 9th anniversary campaign. These individuals and brands are breaking boundaries, redefining industries, and leading the way for the next generation of African entrepreneurs.
Meet the 100 Visionary Creatives – #ForTheLoveOfCreatives Arranged Alphabetical by Brand:
- AABOUX – Zainab Aliyu
- Accessory-Ville – Edna Ansre
- Afrikstabel – Ifebuche Madu
- Aguma Tea – Clarissa
- Ailakoko – Bukola Adenuga
- Amero – Daniel Kemdeng
- Amal Botanicals – Zuwaira Ikharo Shuaib
- Andrew Tabitha – Busola Shokunbi
- Anesi Lifestyle – Naomi Bominuru
- Ara Lagos – Ibiola Alabi
- Artini (String Art) – Omisakin Temitope
- Asah Bara – Zoza Icha
- August Secrets – Oluwatoyin Onigbanjo
- Austine Mali – Uche Onyemali
- BABAYO – Aisha Babayo Shehu
- Boots by Metal – Emeka Odigwe
- BuddingBlue – Oluwafiolakemi Isiwele Owodunni
- Clay of Lagos – Idris Olabode
- Cladini Studio – Claire Idera
- Cornucopia Adorn – Abimbola Kunle-Osunkunle
- Cute Saint – Muftau Femi Ajose
- Deezmundu – Hadiza Jawando
- Dezapanche – Kike Desalu
- Design by Prelim – Preline Martha
- Dhoney Adire and Crafts – Doyinmola Paul-Oyewusi
- Diakwu Cloth – Ijeamaka
- Dye Lab – Rukky Ladoja & Ozzy Etomi
- DWL – Ivie Odemwingie-Osula
- Ebonimode – Bisola Alaka
- Efata by Juba – Julie B-Ansah
- Eki Kere – Abasiekeme Ukanireh
- Ethnik Africa – Tunde Owolabi
- FC Accessories – Tosin and Misan
- Femi Handbag – Femi Olayebi
- Figtree Company – Olubimbola Adeniyi
- Gbenga Artsmith – Gbenga Ayo-Dada
- GIA1 Fashion – Gloria
- Happy Coffee – Princess Adeyinka Tekenah
- Hafsat Signature – Simi Sogbesan
- Hanker and Reech – Otejiri
- Hertunba – Florentina Agu
- Hooked by Lade – Omobolade Kolade Mayowa
- IHEKUBI – Kubi Igwe
- Imane Ayissi – Imane Ayissi
- Irinre_Adire – Bisola Bamkole
- Isaac Emokpae Art – Isaac Emokpae
- Jane Alabo – Chika Alabo
- Jaga Beauty – Ngozy Ezeka-Atta
- Jezreel Designs – Abiola Egbeyemi
- Joyin Afrochic – Abiodun Gladys Mojoyinola
- Kaykay Brand – Kanyinsola Olusanjo
- Khoi – Hayet Rida
- Knanfe – Nanfe Jemimah Oyeleke
- Koje Originals – Oriyomi J. Adedoyin
- KUA Designs – Ruby Buah
- Kunbi Works – Blessing Adeyemo
- Kira Africa – Esther Akintade
- Lohije – Gift Olohije Raji
- Loshes Chocolate – Femi Oyedipe
- Marte Egele – Uchechi Egele
- Marcellina Akpojotor – Marcellina Oseghale Akpojotor
- Massassi B – Iyabo Ademosu
- Melia by Jade – Jadesola Rawa
- Minist – Akinwande Oluwapelumi
- MitiMeth – Achenyo Idachaba-Obaro
- Modara Naturals – Abiola Desalu
- Morin.O – Morin Obaweya
- Naija Treats – Bola Lasisi
- Naom Bags – Oluwatobi Adebayo
- Nathanielles NG – Rotimi Oni
- Not Just Pulp – Chidinma Akobundu
- Nurol Designs – Modupe Babalola
- Oba Couture – Bukola Asafa
- O’Eclat – Gbemisola Johnson
- Oludidit – Banke Fasominu
- Oriki Spa – Joycee Awosika
- Oshea Skn – Oyin Emah
- Outspok’n Bespoke Tailors – Adesola Balogun
- Pok Pok Madagascar – Andrianina Randria
- Rattan Items by Abbie – Tobiloba Abigeal
- RTW by Teetee – Titilayo Amoo
- Scqueeze – Oluwaseye Oladejo
- Scrap Art Museum – Dotun David Popoola
- Simeogieme – Osime Saibu
- Sokolata – Sikoti Mbaitjongue
- Stephanie Dymph – Stephanie Nwankwo
- Studio Lani – Lani Adeoye
- Style by Bezaleel – Jumoke Ajayi
- Style Envie – Kasie Udeichi
- TDP Home – Adebukola Kadiri
- Teniade Macaulay – Teniade Macaulay
- The Cheflin – Linda Ajala
- The Fia Factory – Funke, Ijeoma, Abi
- This is Us – Osione Itegboje & Oroma Cookey-Gam
- TPS Luxury – Princess Adebowale Odutola
- Villageboi Clothing
- VUDOH – Victoria Udoh
- Wura Secrets – Tinuola Adigweme
- Xclamations – Tomi Rotimi
- Zyne Official – Laura Pujol & Zineb Britel
Join the Celebration: This recognition is just the beginning. Follow the journey across our platforms, celebrate these remarkable talents, and share the love using the hashtag #ForTheLoveOfCreatives.
About Bellafricana: Founded by Bukky Asehinde, Bellafricana is a community-driven tech-enabled platform that connects African creative entrepreneurs to global opportunities. Over the past 9 years, Bellafricana has helped thousands of creatives grow their businesses, access new markets, and thrive.
About Cleva: Cleva is a USD banking platform helping freelancers, creatives, and businesses across Africa receive payments, convert currencies, and manage international transactions with ease. Through this partnership, Bellafricana and CLEVA are empowering even more creatives to take their businesses global.
Discover the visionaries. Celebrate their stories. And if you’re a creative entrepreneur, join the Bellafricana family to be part of a community that’s changing the face of Africa’s creative economy. Shop on the Bellafricana marketplace to support more creative entrepreneurs growth.
#BellafricanaAt9 #ForTheLoveOfCreatives #100VisionaryCreatives #AfricanCreatives #Bellafricana
