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#FortheloveofCreatives: Celebrating 100 Visionary Creatives!

📢 Join us as we spotlight the trailblazers redefining fashion, art, beauty, lifestyle, and food!

This digital campaign will feature:

• A Top 100 Creatives List (digital cover feature)

• Exclusive spotlight features on our platform

• A chance to connect with global opportunities

Fashion, Art, Beauty, Lifestyle, Food. If you or someone you know is making waves in these industries, it’s time to shine!

✨ NOMINATE NOW ✨

For 9 years, Bellafricana has been championing Africa’s most talented creatives. As we countdown to our anniversary, we are celebrating 100 outstanding, visionary creatives who are shaping Africa’s future, breaking barriers, pushing boundaries, and making an impact in their industries.

This digital campaign will feature:

  • A Top 100 Creatives List (digital cover feature)

  • Exclusive spotlight features on our platform

  • A chance to connect with global opportunities

Who Can Be Nominated?

We are looking for creative entrepreneurs who:
✅ Are active in fashion, art, beauty, lifestyle, or food produce & snacks
✅ Are challenging the status quo with their crEATIONS
✅ Are signed up on Cleva (our official partner! )
date: APRIL 4 - 18
✨ NOMINATE NOW ✨
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how will it work?
Here is how the #ForTheLoveOfCreatives Campaign works
  1. Fill out the nomination form (self-nominations allowed!)
  2. Ensure the nominee signs up on Cleva (required for selection)
  3. Follow @bell_africana @cleva_banking for updates & engage in the campaign!
  4. Top 100 are announced! 🎉

💡 Winners will be featured in a special digital cover, showcasing their incredible work to a global audience!

  • Nominations Open: April 4, 2025

  • Nominations Close: April 18, 2025

  • Top 100 Reveal: April 28, 2025

    Don’t miss this opportunity to put yourself or someone deserving in the spotlight!

Meet Cleva

Meet CLEVA: Unlocking Boundless Opportunities for African Creatives with Cleva

Cleva is a fintech company built to provide seamless cross-border payment solutions for Nigerians, founded in 2023 by Tolu Alabi and Philip Abel. We cater to freelancers, remote workers, creatives and global entrepreneurs who need efficient ways to convert naira to USD,  send, receive, and spend USD.

Cleva isn’t just a financial tool; it’s a partner in your creative journey. Designed specifically for African creatives in fashion, food, visual arts, and beyond, we understand your unique challenges and aspirations.

How Cleva Empowers African Creatives

  • Global payments made simple: Receive USD deposits from international clients, platforms, and marketplaces with ease e.g Paypal, Wise, Tiktok, Google Adsense, Upwork, Brex, etc. Convert your USD to Naira and transfer it to your local bank account instantly and at zero charge.
  • Shop & subscribe without bank restrictions (Cleva Dollar Card): Creatives rely on tools, resources, and subscriptions to stay ahead. We know the struggle which is that many Nigerian cards don’t work for international payments.

With a Cleva virtual dollar card, you can:

  • Pay for essential creative tools like Adobe, Canva, and Shopify, ChatGPT.
  • Buy materials and equipment from international stores like Amazon, Aliexpress, and Etsy.
  • Run ads on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn and Google to grow your creative business.

No declined payments. No restrictions. Just seamless transactions. Just fund in Naira and convert to dollars on the platform.

Meet Bellafricana

Meet Bellafricana: Empowering African Creatives to Go Global

Bellafricana is a tech-enabled platform dedicated to empowering African creative entrepreneurs, founded by Bukky Asehinde. Our mission is to provide creatives with the tools, resources, and exposure they need to thrive in the global market. We connect creative businesses from across Africa to international opportunities, ensuring that their work is recognized, celebrated, and supported globally.

Why Choose Bellafricana?

  •  Global Exposure – Showcase your products and services to a worldwide audience.
  • Business Support – Access mentorship, resources, and expert advice to help grow your business.
  • Marketplace – Get featured on our global marketplace, where consumers can discover and shop authentic African brands.
  • Networking Opportunities – Connect with other creatives, brands, and businesses to collaborate and grow together.
  • Training & Development – Attend masterclasses and workshops to sharpen your skills and expand your knowledge in key areas like digital marketing, retail strategies, and more.

Our Impact

Since its founding, Bellafricana has become a trusted hub for African creatives, with over 15 countries represented and a growing community of entrepreneurs striving to make their mark on the global stage.

Join the Movement

Whether you’re a designer, artist, beauty entrepreneur, or business owner, Bellafricana is here to help you elevate your creative business and unlock opportunities for global growth.

🌍 Be part of the Bellafricana family today and take your brand global!

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FAQs

Yes! We encourage self-nominations. 

  1. Creativity & Originality – The nominee must showcase unique and original work that stands out in their industry.
  2. Impact & Influence – Their work should have made a significant impact on their community, industry, or audience.
  3. Consistency & Growth – The creative must have demonstrated consistency in their craft and shown growth over time.
  4. Quality of Work – High standards in product or service quality, presentation, and execution.
  5. Engagement & Storytelling – They should be able to share their story in a compelling way (which is why we are asking for 200 words).
  6. Cleva Registration & Participation – They must have registered on Cleva using the referral code “BELLAFRICANA” and downloaded the app.
  7. Professional Presentation – A high-resolution headshot must be provided for the Digital Cover feature.

Shortlisted creatives will be contacted via email. 

Absolutely! As long as you are an African creative business owner with products in the fashion, art, beauty, lifestyle or food industries. We would love to spotlight you.

This Campaign is supported by:

Cleva in partnership with Bellafricana

Join the Conversation

Follow us on Instagram: @bell_africana & @cleva_banking 📢 Use the hashtag #FortheloveofCreatives to share your journey!

If you or someone you know is making waves in these industries, it’s time to shine!

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