[dropcap custom_class=”normal”] If you haven’t heard of Yinka Shonibare MBE (RA), here is your opportunity to briefly read up on him, and quickly do a search about all of his work, thoughts, and what he is about. Talk about TALENT (jaw dropping)! [/dropcap]
[dropcap custom_class=”normal”] I am really excited to introduce you to this gorgeous and amazing vibrant lady Rukayat Ositade, the founder of MyImani. MyImani is an ethno-tribal interior design brand that provides you with unique services in sourcing for rare ethnic artifacts suitable for interior decorations.
During our chat, Rukayat said Imani is a Swahili version of Iman, which means faith. In this interview with her, she shared a lot of interesting and some surprising details about herself.
I’m sure you’re curious to find out too. Come on, let’s meet her… [/dropcap]
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[dropcap custom_class=”normal”] The French Spring Bazaar charity sale held on the 21st of May at Total Staff Club, 28B Rumens Road, Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria from 10 am till 4pm. Some Bellafricana verified brands and other creative brands were present to showcase their beautiful Afrocentric products. We saved you some pictures. [/dropcap]
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[dropcap custom_class=”normal”] I think it’s very important as a Groom on your wedding day to stand out from the crowd with the right wedding accessories. This simply means, everything you wear from your shoes, suit, shirt, bow tie, tie, waist coat, cufflinks, wristwatch, socks, even boxers has to be on point. I hope nothing was left out. [/dropcap]
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[dropcap custom_class=”normal”] Over 25 vendors exhibited at the Lagos Home Show 2016 in collaboration with Foodie in Lagos with over 700 visitors that came out to shop. The exhibition took place at Mega Plaza Roof Top, Victoria Island Lagos. If you missed it, we saved you some pictures.[/dropcap]
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[dropcap custom_class=”normal”] I came across Stephanie’s Illustrations on Instagram and she caught my attention. I almost felt like a proud sister, and immediately reposted her creative art. I became interested to get to know her more and to hear her story. She is a computer scientist turned painter and Illustrator. Let’s meet her.[/dropcap]
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[dropcap custom_class=”normal”] I love craft, it is no secret. Right now, I’m going through one of those Artist block moments and I’m a bit emotional but my first love, craft is holding me down until I pull through. [/dropcap]
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[dropcap custom_class=”normal”] As part of her quest to bridge the gap between artisans, manufacturers of Afrocentric products and their consumers, Bellafricana, a company that promotes the beauty of Africa relaunches an online platform showcasing unique businesses of products and services made in Nigeria (Africa). The online platform is now (www.bellafricana.com) launched to showcase, promote and celebrate local creative artisans and small business owners of Afrocentric brands in Africa. Starting with Nigeria her home-land, the plan is to take it one African Country at a time. [/dropcap]
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[dropcap custom_class=”normal”] What can we do with empty bottles? What kind of bottles do you find lying around our homes, the areas we reside in and offices. What can we do with bottles? Throw them away or maybe, turn them into valuable pieces, making them useful again. [/dropcap]
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[dropcap custom_class=”normal”] Our ability to observe and translate events, objects, humanity, lifestyle and pain that we see around us, into a gift that is shared and received by all who see it and term it “Creativity”, is what oils our artistic wheels to keep moving. [/dropcap]
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We believe that every creative entrepreneur has a potential to grow sustainable global businesses. Bellafricana understands the challenges and is honored to be a part of the Creatives’ dream. Their dream is our dream
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