Bellafricana Christmas Marketplace With Salesforce

Bellafricana Christmas Marketplace With Salesforce

Bellafricana partnered with Salesforce to host a special Christmas marketplace at the Salesforce HQ in London, UK. This Bellafricana Christmas Marketplace With Salesforce marked Bellafricana’s second partnership with Salesforce after our first in October to celebrate Black History month.

Salesforce is a global leader in customer relationship management (CRM) and has been a strong advocate for black-owned small businesses and independent African creatives. Beyond providing technology solutions, they actively create opportunities for small businesses to reach wider audiences and grow. This collaboration with Bellafricana is part of Salesforce’s ongoing efforts to support diversity and inclusion by helping African entrepreneurs showcase their talents on a global stage.

Salesforce has been a great ally in helping our members reach a global audience, and this collaboration has further highlighted their commitment to supporting small businesses and African creatives.

Bellafricana partnership with Salesforce
Bellafricana partnership with Salesforce

A Growing Partnership With Salesforce

Our partnership with Salesforce began in October, when we worked together to celebrate Black History Month. That first collaboration gave African creatives a platform to share their stories, connect with global audiences, and showcase their unique talents. Building on that success, this Christmas marketplace was another incredible opportunity to spotlight our community and celebrate African innovation.

Watch the highlights of the event here.

Watch the highlights of the event here.

Watch the highlights of the event here.

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Two Bellafricana Global members, Adebukola Rebecca Kadiri, the founder of TDP Home, and Iyabo Ademosu, the founder of MassassiB, had the amazing opportunity to showcase their unique products to a global audience. From stunning home decor to beautiful handcrafted items, their work received well-deserved attention and admiration.

Our founder, Bukky Asehinde, was also there to cheer them on and show her support as they proudly represented African creativity on the world stage.

Watch the highlights of the event here.

Picture of TDP Home At the Salesforce Event
Picture of TDP Home At the Salesforce Event
Picture of Massassib At the Salesforce Event
Picture of Massassib at the Salesforce Event
Picture of Bellafricana Founder, Bukky Asheinde with TDP Home, and Massassib
Picture of Bellafricana Founder, Bukky Asheinde with TDP Home, and Massassib At the Salesforce Event
Bellafricana Christmas Marketplace With Salesforce
Picture of A Customer Excited To Shop From TDP Home

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The success of the Bellafricana Christmas Marketplace With Salesforce event wasn’t just about the products on display, it was a testament to the strength of the Bellafricana community. Bellafricana’s Christmas Marketplace with Salesforce highlighted how a strong network can open doors to bigger opportunities for African creatives.

The Bellafricana community has always been about helping small, independent creatives reach bigger opportunities, and this marketplace was a perfect example of that. It’s a reminder that being part of a strong, connected network can take your business to the next level.

Exciting Things Ahead: TALES 2025

This partnership is just the beginning! We’re super excited to announce TALES by Bellafricana, our annual signature marketplace event, which will run from July 25th to August 2nd, 2025.

TALES (The African Lifestyle Experience) is a curated pop-up event designed to spotlight African creativity, lifestyle, and craftsmanship on a global stage. Early bird registration for vendors is now live!

Click here to register for TALES 2025.

Join the Bellafricana Global Family

Ready to take your creative business to the global stage? Join our growing family and unlock incredible opportunities! By joining the Bellafricana Global Family, you can access events, partnerships, and a community that supports your growth. Together, we can help you achieve your goals and shine globally.

Click here to join us today. 

The Bellafricana Christmas Marketplace With Salesforce was a beautiful reminder of what’s possible when we come together. We’re so proud of our members and can’t wait to see what’s next.

Stay tuned for more updates about TALES 2025 and other exciting initiatives. Let’s keep growing, supporting, and celebrating African creativity!

 

Meet the official winners for the ACE Awards 2021

WINNERS AT THE ACE AWARDS 2021

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!ACE AWARDS 2021 - WINNERS With no further ado, meet the official winners for the ACE Awards 2021.

Best Indigenous Textile Designer: Afrikstabel
Winner - Afrikstabel
Afrikstabel
Best Home & Lifestyle Brand: Yasmin Crafts
WINNER - YASMIN CRAFT
Yasmin Craft
Best Beauty Brand: Jaga Beauty
WINNERS - JAGA BEAUTY
Jaga Beauty
Best Eco-friendly Product Innovation: Trash2Wealth
WINNER - TRASH2WEALTH
TRASH2WEALTH
Best Innovative Product of the Year: Clay world by Marienne
WINNER - CLAY WORLD BY MARIENNE
CLAY WORLD BY MARIENNE
Best Arts and Craft Person: Hooked by Lade
WINNER - HOOKED BY LADE
Hooked By Lade
Best Creative Social Enterprise of the Year: Solar Sister
WINNER - SOLAR SISTER
Solar Sister
Best Pioneer Craftsman/woman of the Year: Raule Royal
WINNER - RAULE ROYAL
Raule Royal
Start-up of the Year: Just Journal
WINNER - JUST JOURNAL
Just Journal
Best Creative Child Entrepreneur: Zees Shea Hub
WINNER - ZEES SHEA HUB
Zees Shea Hub
Best Creative Children’s Brand: 9ijakids
WINNERS - 9IJAKIDS
9ijakids
Best Fashion Brand: K.Aspen
WINNER- K.ASPEN
Mr. Tito, representing K.Aspen
Best Food Produce Innovation: Klay Foods
WINNER - KLAY FOODS
Representing Klay Foods
Best Accessories Brand: AABOUX
WINNER - AABOUX
AABOUX
Best African Brand: Kua Designs
WINNERS - KUA DESIGNS
Kua Designs

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!

Did I hear you say Leather-Inspired Gifts?

Yes! You heard it right. Leathers are the perfect gift for anyone. Whether it be bags, shoes, wristwatches, cardholders, briefcases, clutches or what have you, when it comes to boxing up Leather as a gift for that special person, you can never go wrong.

If you are looking for quality and affordable Leather brands in Nigeria you can trust, no worries! We have curated this list just for you.

  1. Miraoma Luxury

Miraoma logo

Mira Oma is a luxury brand distinct in creating quality leather accessories made with an African twist.Its uniqueness is accredited to innovative fusion of ethnic fabrics, ornaments and exotic leather materials.

Miraoma shoes

Bags from Miraoma

Specializing in clutches, totes, cardholders, briefcases, cross body and messenger bags, their designs are exquisitely for men and women.

Miraoma bag set

 

You can visit their website, and Instagram page.

2. Morin O

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Using the finest of Leather from Nigeria, Italy, India and skin farms in Africa, all Morin.O handbags and accessories are handcrafted to accentuate your style.

Morin O red bag

morin O pink bag

 

All these and more make their leather products ranging from handbags, travel accessories to belts and wallets the perfect gift item.

 

morin 0 leather slippers

You can visit their website, and Instagram page.

3. Oba Couture
Oba couture logo

When it comes to Luxury and Leathery Finesse, Oba couture is your brand!

 

 

Their products include handbags, sandals, shoes and other leather goods with a culture of fine craftsmanship, design and innovation. Their products make just the perfect gift for anyone.

You can visit their Instagram page

4. Ethnik By Tunde Owolabi

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Ethnik’s design philosophy is to produce sustainable fashion accessories that are uniquely Afrocentric, drawing inspiration from the Yoruba culture of Nigeria and other African cultures by telling their story through patterns and colors woven into beautiful fabrics.

ethnik bag and shoe
Ethnik boasts only of the highest quality and skillfully crafted leather products ranging from bags, to matching shoes and other accessories.

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You can visit their website, and Instagram page.

5. Pere Lei

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PereLei is also a leather goods brand that creates finely crafted leather pieces utilizing the finest array of colors, textures and skins.

Products include bags, shoes accessories, corporate souvenirs and other Leather inspired gifts.

6. O’eclat

 

Oeclat logo

O’Eclat Designs (pronounced O-eyklah) produces premium quality and affordable handcrafted leather handbags and accessories inspired by the rich African culture and tradition.

oeclat bag

oeclat belt bag

Just one glance at any of their products and you will have found just the perfect gift for that special person.

oeclat purse

You can visit their website, and Instagram page.

 

7. Detail Africa Luxury

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Yes! They put in the most careful detail to all of their leather products with classy urban and contemporary touches. Detail Africa design their products through excellent craftsmanship and is evident in their outlooks and quality of the products.

Bag detail africa back pack detail africa

And yes! They are affordable. Browse through their collection for your choice of gift items today.

You can visit their website, and Instagram page.

Perfect Gift Cards For Your Significant Other By NJP

When it comes to giving gift cards in Nigeria…most especially to my significant other .. Wow! I rack my brain for days endlessly. Social media has not made it any easier, with the stunts people pull (guys in most cases), you begin to wonder if you are indeed living or just merely existing. Instagram stories and twitter bloggers, not necessarily the gift givers, but the unpaid hype men.
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