6 Baby Kits Items For Expectant Mothers

Hand knitted crotched onsie by Funke Akinlosotu the founder of Tender Hugs, a Nigerian crotchetier Bellafricana Member

Whether you are a first-time mom or long-time mum, it’s very much advisable to always make sure your baby kits are in place before his or her arrival. Other necessary items such as diapers, bath items, grooming kits, beddings, feeding supplies etc should be the first items to go for.

Meanwhile your kids need to be nurtured, nourished and made to look excellently well always.

Here are 6 baby kits items for expectant mothers.

  1. HAIR COSMETICS FOR BABIES

I remember bumping into a cute baby boy with full, thick grown hair at the mall, He was a beauty and he got lot of admiration from on lookers. If you want your baby to be the centre of attractions with nice hair, then this Amal botanicals hair kits can be your kids hair delight. It comes with the combination of a shampoo, conditioner, hair growth oil and hair butter. This contains the right hair nutrients to help boost bald hair, or scanty hair.

Hair kits by Amal Botanical on bellafricana Marketplace

        2. BODY WASH

This is specially formulated with the right skin care therapy to soothing your baby skin. This black soap pampers the skins and its ideal for any skin type and skin color. This gives glow and brightens the skins. And it contains very mild and foamy ingredients to help your baby enjoy his or her bath time time.

Amal Botanicals Black soap sold on bellafricana marketplace

        3. FULL SKIN CARE KITS

Having a full set of skincare kits is ease and bliss. Instead of having to buy this in singles, Amal botanicals has helped to put up this combo to help manage all skin issues and live that baby with the glow and glam he/she deserves. This combo pack contains the black soap, body butter, body wash, hair kits, body oil and so much more.

Full skin care set for babies on Bellafricana marketplace

ALSO READ: 5 Fabulous Home Decorative Items Using African Fabrics

       4. PLAY TOYS

This is a great toy for little ones, I recommend this toy cos it is super skin friendly and unlike other hard toys that could end up injuring or bruising the skin. This is particular toy is soft, comes in beautiful animations and light to carry about. Tender hugs crochet crafted this with love, care and attention at heart.

Crochet Baby Bunnies and teddies by Tender Hugs on Bellafricana

       5. CROCHET TUTU

I see lot of beautiful baby girls wear this for a photoshoot and nice parties. Tutu makes the already beautiful babies even more beautiful. No matter the color used to sew, it still look flashy and stylish. This fits for babies from 1 month and above. You can have this handy in your babies closets to rock with you to any outing.

Hand knitted crotched onsie by Funke Akinlosotu the founder of Tender Hugs, a Nigerian crotchetier Bellafricana Member

        6. SCENTED CANDLES

It’s been proven that enjoyable and mild scents improves babies’ mood, calmness and alertness. Babies tend to cry or get uncomfortable when they are found in stuffy or unpleasant places. Just as we adult like our vicinity nice scented, babies too find such places more relaxing and joyful for them. Thats why most kiddies cosmetic contains floral and fruity scents to improve the babies sensory experience and development. So, if a scented candle wasn’t included in your list of items to buy, I guess it’s time to add it.

Scented candles from raale lifestyle on bellafricana marketplace
CONCLUSION

There are still lots and lots of items to have when expecting your new born, but this just seems to be my favorites. You can get other varieties when you click here to order.

 

5 Suitable Hair Care Products In 2022

Treda Hair Care set

Looking for suitable hair care products? Brands like Modara naturals, Sahara sunrise, Treda organics, Wura secrets, Organic life plus, Amal Botanicals specialize in oils, butters, shampoos, and conditioners that will enhance hair growth. After thorough research, I have been able to come out with good brands that have a commendable effect on hair growth.

When shopping for your next package of hair products, you should be paying attention to the ingredient list. There should be natural ingredients in your natural hair products. Products that contain naturally hydrating ingredients like coconut and shea butters are often your hair friend. You want to stay away from products with alcohol in them or sulfates that may dry your hair out.

Another tip for choosing hair care products is to know your hair’s quality and texture. Do you have highly porous hair? Does your hair eat moisture? Is your hair heat damaged, therefore in need of more protein than oils? What nutrients does your hair need to maximize its current health? All of these things should be considered, when spending your coin on your kinks. Luckily, we’ve tried and tested quite a few hair products over our time.

Here are 5 Hair Care products for healthy hair growth:

 1. Treda Organics Hair kits

Treda organics has lot of products ranging from skincare to hair kits. This cosmetic brand has developed itself strong enough to cater for different skin types and they have made room for hair products as well.  With its rich blend of ingredients such as avocado, honey, and other natural African resources that will enhance hair growth.

Treda organics hair kits on bellafricana marketplace
Treda organics hair kits on bellafricana marketplace
  2. Sahara Sunrise

If you are sporting dreads or you have a lot of build-up in your hair that you need to get rid of, then by all means reach for this Black Soap Shampoo for that undeniable deep clean. If you are dealing with hair loss, you need some luster in your hair or you want to deal with dandruff and also soothe your scalp, then by all means reach for our Fenugreek Shampoo Bar. This special blend of shampoo contains African sourced natural resources. That most definitely suits all hair types and fit for any season. Find Sahara sunrise on I nstagram @saharasunrisenaturals and get more hair kits that will take care of all hair issues.

shampoo by sahara sunrise on bellafricana marketplace
shampoo by sahara sunrise on bellafricana marketplace
3. Wuras Secrets

This package of hair product by wuras secrets contains; Hair Growth Oil, Shampoo, Conditioner and Moisturiser. This bundle will condition, cleanse moisturize, repair and grow your hair. It will also grow out bald spots, sparse edges, slow to grow hair while stopping/preventing breakage, excessive shedding, dry hair, thinning, etc. If you are struggling with loss of hair especially if your front hair, the this is a go for. follow this brand @wurasecrethair on instagram. They have lot of hair products to choose from.

wura secrets hair kits on bellafricana mmarketplace
wura secrets hair kits on bellafricana mmarketplace

Also read: 5 Popular Black-Owned Skincare Brands In 2022

 4. Amal Botanicals

Our babies are not left behind, while hunting for hair products for yourself, do remember your kids hair deserves to pampered as well. Amal botanical hair care is scalp friendly, nice scented and produces just the amount of foam for children. From reviews of this product, I would highly recommend this product for any parent who want their kids hair to remain soft, shinny and well textured.

Kids hair kit by Amal botanicals on bellafricana marketplace, hair care products
Kids hair kit by Amal botanicals on bellafricana marketplace

 

5. Organic Life Plus

Organic Life hair products is 100% vegan. It Contains a pH balanced formulations made with vegan, plant based ingredients. Amazing for length retention, reducing breakage, softening the hair, retaining hair moisture and improving hair structure This brand produces cosmetics with health in mind, just as their skin care product and it avoids anything that can cause allergies in people with sensitive skin.  Also, this brand carters for both relaxed and natural hair.

Hair kits bundle by Organic Life Plus on Bellafricanan Marketplace hair care products
Hair kits bundle by Organic Life Plus on Bellafricana Marketplace
CONCLUSION

Your hair is your crown, it demands care, attention and love. Just as we take care of our skin,  our hair needs same energy. If you are struggling to get the right product for your hair type, try these product and to shop for more affordable hair kits and cosmestic visit bellafricanashop.com or @Bell_africana/@bellafricana marketplace on instagram.

 

 

 

5 Popular Black-Owned Skincare Brands In 2022

Skincare products on bellafricana marketplace

Black-owned Skincare Brands have done so much in the beauty industry within and in the diaspora. To support the businesses run by us and for us, who are working tirelessly to emphasize, enrich, and showcase everything that is delightfully Black and beautiful, we must continue to work towards diversity and inclusivity throughout the beauty industry. Paying close attention to your skin is as important as studying and knowing the best skincare brand to go for.

Here are 5 popular black-owned Skincare Brands in 2022:

 1. Modara naturals

Modara naturals is a Nigerian-owned skincare brand. it deals with premium plant-based natural skin care products that nourishes the skin with product straight from mother nature. One most incredible thing about African manufacturers of skincare products is how tactical and meticulous they infuse the rich blend of African natural ingredients. This African beauty brand is inspired by the love for the African race and heritage. No wonder its branding style is African-themed and targeted toward treating skin issues relatable to Africans and also foreigners.  Modara naturals have tons of products such as Asakwa African Black soap, Modara Haske, Modara pholiso, Laushi, and a lot more. Certainly, this rich combination and formula are suitable for every skin type.

Modara beauty products
Skincare by Modara Naturals on Bellafricana Marketplace
2. Organic life plus

You will be committing a crime under the skincare laws, if you haven’t allowed your skin to be pampered by this refreshing and replenishing beauty brand. Organic life is also a Nigerian-owned brand, Esione Asakome is the founder of this enriching skincare brand. This brand is most suitable for any skin type and most essential perfect for any season. Moringa oil containing Vitamins A, E, C, Phenols, and omega fatty acids, is a great therapy against dryness or dry skin. Its products such as glow oil, baobab oil, plush hydrating moisturizer, etc, also contains antibacterial and anti-microbial properties so that not only does it gives you radiating and glowing skin, it’s good riddance to bacterial and infections. However, it is dermatologically tested.

beauty products by organic life plus on bellafricana marketplace
Beauty products by organic life plus on Bellafricana Marketplace
 3. Amal Botanical

This brand no doubt was conceived in love and care. As its major concern is on the needs of children. Amal Botanicals is an African-inspired children’s care brand that focuses on giving children healthy-looking, gentle and enriched skin. We all know that motherhood can be very tasking. One major concern for parents is the skin needs of their kids. Our kids are exposed to things in the environment that could damage their skin. Children’s skin are more prone to moisture loss and tends to dry out more quickly. I always recommend Amal botanicals beauty products to mothers who want their children’s skin moisturized, fuss-free, luminous, and bacterial-free. This brand also has a ton of children’s skincare as well as hair products.

Children's beauty product by Amal botanical on Bellafricanan Marketplace
Children’s beauty product by Amal botanical on Bellafricana Marketplace
     Also read: 8 Best Natural And Organic Skincare Products
4. Janeli Global

The keyword for this brand is “non-toxic”. Janeli Global Skincare is a Nigerian-grown brand that intentionally and proportionally uses the right set of only natural based ingredients to avoid skin blemishes, irritation, aging, and other skin-related issues. Just the right amount as recommended can give you that clump-free, Oxidant rich and firm skin. its also best for repairing and replenishing worn-out skin. Do you have very sensitive skin and you need that product that will be mild and gentle on you. Then Janeli Global Skincare should be your one-stop-shop.

 

Janeli Global skincare products on bellafricana Marketplace
Janeli Global Skincare Products on Bellafricana marketplace
5. Treda Organics

Treda organics is a natural skincare brand, Made in Nigeria to promote black Melanin skin tones. This popular Black-owned Skincare brand has done so much justice to the black race. Treda organics helps us appreciate our skin color and tone but helps you get that confident, blossom and bright texture skin surface. Sit well perfectly and courageously in your skin by getting your Treda Organics beauty product.

Treda Organics skin care on bellafricana Marketplace
Treda Organics Skincare On Bellafricana Marketplace
CONCLUSION

Long before ”Melanin Popping” became a standard. The only skincare brands truly appreciated were white-centric brands, Black women were the only ones who paid attention to the needs of our African community. They were the only ones who taught us how to embrace our skin colors.  Click here to order for your illuminating, soothing and ever youthful skincare products.

 

 

5 Elegant Handmade Bags In Nigeria

O'Eclat Bailey Box Bag

Handmade bags are great accessories I have always loved to have around me. I must say, the importance of handbags can never be overemphasized. No amount of handbags is too much to own as there are handbags for every occasion, seasons, and outfit. But having to choose from your myriad of bag collections can be very tedious atimes.

Choosing handbags to fit your style could be a whole lot of work, more reasons why I came up with ten(10) elegant handmade bags that are proudly made in Nigeria. These handmade bags are flexible to use as they fit any occasion.  these handbags are well patterned with perfectly designed colors to make them a must-have for every lady.

In no particular order, here is my list, and feel free to order using the link on their bio.

  1. BLACK LEATHER BATIK MILA BAG

This black leather batik Mila handbag made by O’Eclat designs, is nothing below standard, with its good sequence pattern in hues of burnt orange and bright yellow colors with a slim purple color running through it, is a one of a kind style. This nicely embellished purse will go with any type of dress and are perfect for any occasion, whether it is used casually or for official purposes.

Oeclat-Black-Leather-Batik-Mila-Bag on bellafricana marketplace.
Oeclat-Black-Leather-Batik-Mila-Bag on bellafricana marketplace.
 2. TOTE BAG

These tote bags are perfect for casual outings. The reason why this is a great piece of item is  because it’s large enough and can contain  lot of bulky items all at once. This bag looks smallish but in a real sense can fit in so many items.  Pillowtalks, the tote bag maker, beautifully and neatly mend tote bags to serve significant purposes. This bag idea draws attention with its colours, designs, faces, and characters as its also conveys one’s personality.

Tote bag by pillowtalk9ja on bellafricana marketplace
Tote bag by pillowtalk9ja on bellafricana marketplace

Also read: 10 Craft Ideas With African Fabrics

3. RAFFIA BAG

This beautiful handmade bag is a great piece of item your wardrobe certainly needs. In this clime and time where a little piece of item brings out the statement in your dressing, this bag made from yarns and fibres is a great choice for you. The amazing design fits any color or style of dressing. Depending on how it’s combined, it can go perfectly for an official gathering. Nonetheless, this allows you to effortlessly stand out because of its uniqueness, attractiveness, and elegance. Yasmin crafts never fails in its assignment of crafting and designing woven fashion items.

 

Yasmin crafts Amina rattan bag on bellafricana marketplace.
Yasmin crafts Amina rattan bag on bellafricana marketplace.
4. BLACK LEATHER BAG

When it comes to designing handmade leather bags, O’Eclat always understands the assignment. Do you want poise, class, elegance, standard, luxury? then get styled with O’Eclat Bailey’s classic bag. If you love to get attention and praises for your fashion style then, this made in Nigeria Bag designer got you covered. Try this brand and thank me later.

Morin O Bailey box bag on bellafricana marketplace.
Morin O Bailey box bag on bellafricana marketplace.
5. BROWN LEATHER BAG

We don’t go out of style and designs here with Morin O bags, please pardon my hype, like the saying, “when you are good, you are good”. Morin O designer brings the likes of Fendi and Versace vibes from the stables of Nigeria. Moreover, from the reviews gotten online about the brand, these bags are durable, high quality, and never goes out of fashion.

Morin O leather bag on bellafricana marketplace
Morin O leather bag on bellafricana marketplace
CONCLUSION

In summary, Bags are to dressing, as to what bread is to butter. This implies that bags essentially compliments one’s dressing and it’s a great piece every lady must own. Apart from serving as a safe keep for all valuables, it also helps to accentuate our dressing. That’s why its needs to be carefully combined to suit our sense of style. For more options on elegant handmade bags in Nigeria, click here to order.

 

 

 

Bellafricana turns Four Years | Unveiling something new

Official Launch

6 days Creative challengeOfficial Launch

On the 30th of April, our darling Bellafricana turned Four (4) years! Whoop! Whoop!

Bellafricana turns 4!

4 years of promoting the beauty of Africa not just to Africa, but to the world. 4 years or redefining the creative entrepreneurs story to the world, a story of quality, of sustainability, and of growth.

I recently just joined the Bellafricana family, but if being a part of this family could have such tremendous impact on my life in such a short while, then I can only begin to imagine how much Bellafricana has done for Members who have been around much longer.

On April 30th, when we posted this picture, it garnered 77 comments, and going through them brought so much joy.

One of the comments read :”Congratulations Bellafricana! It feels longer than 4 years considering how much you’ve grown and the amazing impact you have made”

And I couldn’t agree more! I was having a chat with my boss (and the founder of Bellafricana) Bukky Asehinde and she said to me: “I have never had small dreams for Bellafricana”.

And the manifestation of that statement is evident. In 4 years, we have become a game changer in the creative space. We have brought creative business owners from different parts of Nigeria, and Africa together, and our dreams are ever expanding.

Which brings me to the big news: On our anniversary date, we announced that we will be unveiling something really BIG on the 11th of May.

How big? Super super Big!

This unveiling will be ground-shaking! And you do not want to miss the big announcement.

Should I give you a clue? Nah, I won’t but starting tomorrow, we will be dropping teasers and hints up until the Launch date. So, if you’re not following us on Instagram, do that right away. Infact click on this link to do so.

Also, April 30th marked the end of the 30-day Bellafricana creatives challenge.

 

 

If you participated in the challenge (as much as you could), bravo to you. The feedback we got from participants were so encouraging. Some got an upsurge of profile visits, others were able to connect with their customers, while some made lots of sales!

We are super happy to have championed a cause that changed the lives of many business owners for good.

If you participated, I would love to hear from you. Kindly leave me a shout-out.

 

 

In 6 days, we will be unveiling something exciting!  Make sure to follow us on social so you can see LIVE updates! Countdown to May 11!

 

Incase you missed it, Bellafricana will be having a two-fold celebration on MAY 11. Two-fold? Yes! We are Launching a new platform that will be beneficial to ALL creative business owners across Africa! (more details at the unveiling).

That’s not all! We will also be celebrating the 4th Year Anniversary of our great community.

Guess what? We’ll be partying on Zoom! DJ confirmed as you can see on the flyer. We will also be entertaining Industry experts as well.

So here’s the thing: We are limited to a certain number of participants (100) and slots are filling up. I would very much want you to be part of that experience. So that’s why I’m bringing the Invite to your Inbox. Register here, so that we can reserve your slot:

I’ll love to attend!

 

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