MaryBarbara published in Bellafricana ACE Awards

Congratulations to the top 3 nominees

Congratulations to the top 3 nominees

Just last week, the top 5 nominees for 15 categories for the ACE Awards 2021 was released and since then, the voting have been trooping in – as expected. The reuslts are in! Congratulations to the top 3 nominees! Just one more hurdle to cross to become the winner.

The Complete List of Nominees for ACE Awards 2021 are:

1) Best Indigenous Textile Designer

  • Afrikstabel
  • Akwete Fabrics by Beeju
  • Lowo Africa

2) Best Beauty Brand

  • ORIKI Lagos
  • Modara Naturals
  • Jaga Beauty

3) Best Fashion Brand (Clothing/Shoes)

  • K.Aspen
  • 87 Origins
  • Ako Africa

4) Start-Up of the Year

  • Just Journal
  • Anesi Lifestyle
  • Hafsat Signatures

5) Best Accessories Brand (Jewelry, Bag)

  • AABOUX
  • Becawax
  • Ola House of Accessories

6) Best Eco-friendly Product

  • Oke Partners
  • Trash2wealth Initiative
  • WHY WASTE IT

7) Best Innovative Product of the Year

  • Marienne Clay World
  • 1851 Agidingbi
  • My Sibi

8) Best Pioneer Craftsman/woman of the Year (Over 10 years)

  • Sahara Sunrise
  • RAULEROYAL
  • Kijipa Couture

9) Best Food Produce Innovation

  • Lim Lim Dried Fruits
  • Jam Coconut Foods
  • Klay Foods

10) Best Creative Child Entrepreneur

  • Amarachi Uyanne
  • Praise Emmanuel Adebayo
  • Zees Shea Hub

11) Best Creative Social Enterprise of the Year

  • The Creative Hub
  • Chanja Datti
  • Solar Sister Nigeria

12) Best Creative Children’s Brand

  • 9ijakids
  • Wealah Kids
  • PreshLight Creations

13) Best Arts and Crafts Person

  • ARTINI
  • Vudoh
  • Hooked by Lade

14) Best Home & Lifestyle Brand

  • Doormats Nigeria
  • Ekondo
  • Yasmin Crafts

15) Best African Brand

  • Kua Designs Ghana
  • Florinyah Tanzania
  • Tekura Designs Ghana

All Top 3 nominees are expected to turn in their pitch videos on or before Thursday, the 14th of October to qualify for the next stage, which would entail being judged by a panel of judges.

THE TOP 3 NOMINEES’ BUSINESSES WILL BE JUDGED BASED ON:
  • Impact: Is your business demonstrating some impact already in the economy?
  • Job Creation: Has the business created some jobs and has the potential to create more high-quality jobs?
  • Quality of Work: Does the business show great quality and competence to compete globally?
  • Customer Satisfaction: Is the company socially present and accepted by consumers?
  • Scalability: Does the company already earn revenues and does it have the potential to scale.
  • Pitch: 1 minute Pitch presentation.

Congratulations once again!

Visit aceawardsafrica.com/vote and vote for your favourite brands.

#baace #aceawards #aceawards2021 #aceawardsafrica

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MaryBarbara published in Bellafricana ACE Awards, News

The top 5 nominees are up!

TOP 5 NOMINEES ARE UP!

Ladies and gentlemen, the top 5 nominees are up!

ACE Awards is back and with a bang! Nominations for this year’s ACE Awards opened on the 30th of August, 2021, with 15 categories and votes have been coming in, so much so that it nearly crippled the site! Yep, you read right. There were over 7,000 votes within the first few days and approximately 15,000 within 2 weeks! There was no doubt that the nominees came with their A-game.

An exciting journey it has been and it is my absolute pleasure to announce that the top 5 nominees are up! They are:
1) Best Indigenous Textile Designer
  • Afrikstabel
  • Akwete Fabrics by Beeju
  • Lowo Africa
  • Shayfaari Fabrics
  • Asologe Fashion House
2) Best Beauty Brand
  • ORIKI Lagos
  • Modara Naturals
  • Jaga Beauty
  • Mint Organic Care
  • Amila Naturals
3) Best Fashion Brand (Clothing/Shoes)
  • K.Aspen
  • 87 Origins
  • Ako Africa
  • Kkerele
  • Babayo
4) Start-Up of the Year
  • Just Journal
  • Anesi Lifestyle
  • Hafsat Signatures
  • The Lightning Artz
  • Dhoney Nigeria
5) Best Accessories Brand (Jewelry, Bag)
  • AABOUX
  • Becawax
  • Ola House of Accessories
  • Helade & Sola Bags
  • Kuvaah
6) Best Eco-friendly Product
  • Oke Partners
  • Trash2wealth Initiative
  • WHY WASTE IT
  • Mariep Creations
  • Spectabilis Creations
7) Best Innovative Product of the Year
  • Marienne Clay World
  • 1851 Agidingbi
  • My Sibi
  • Nibcard Games
  • The Da Brand
8) Best Pioneer Craftsman/woman of the Year (Over 10 years)
  • Sahara Sunrise
  • RAULEROYAL
  • Yetroslane
  • Kijipa Couture
  • Bosh Designs
9) Best Food Produce Innovation
  • Lim Lim Dried Fruits
  • Jam Coconut Foods
  • Ologi
  • Klay Foods
  • Adys Agro Processing Limited
10) Best Creative Child Entrepreneur
  • Amarachi Uyanne
  • Raeslimebar
  • Praise Emmanuel Adebayo
  • Zees Shea Hub
  • Sammy’s Special
11) Best Creative Social Enterprise of the Year
  • Help Mum
  • The Creative Hub
  • Chanja Datti
  • Kids Clean Club
  • Solar Sister Nigeria
12) Best Creative Children’s Brand
  • 9ijakids
  • Wealah Kids
  • Clove Kids
  • PreshLight Creations
  • Bqsafewash
13) Best Arts and Crafts Person
  • ARTINI
  • Adams Anne
  • Presley Artz
  • Vudoh
  • Hooked by Lade
14) Best Home & Lifestyle Brand
  • Doormats Nigeria
  • Ekondo
  • Yasmin Crafts
  • Q Candles By Kanyin
15) Best African Brand
  • Kua Designs Ghana
  • Florinyah Tanzania
  • Imiso Ceramics (South Africa)
  • Tekura Designs Ghana
  • Deepa Dosaja (Kenya)

Voting has begun for the top 3, so hurry now and start voting for your favourite brand. Voting closes on the 12th of October, 2021 by 12.00am.

The voting process would determine the top 3 winners of each category. Thereafter, a judging panel will review the official 3 nominees and select the winners.

Visit aceawardsafrica.com/vote now.

👉🏾👉🏾👉🏾For guidelines and process, visit: aceawardsafrica.com/guidelines

Stay Creative, Stay Innovative.
ACE Awards team

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MaryBarbara published in Exhibitions

Interested in exhibiting & flash sales?

INTERESTED IN EXHIBITING?

Are you interested in exhibiting & flash sales? Well, you’re in for a treat.

It is our tradition to host an exhibition where attendees get the opportunity to buy quality Nigerian creative products on a large scale. Due to the Covid-19 restrictions, we decided to host a limited number of brands at a one of a kind offline and online shopping experience.

We will be hosting you physically at the venue and virtually at flash sales which will showcase quality fast-selling creative products and you can buy them at the click of a button.

The watchword at Bellafricana is Quality, to this effect; I can assure you of the availability of top-quality creative African-owned businesses at the flash sales.

The 4 focus categories for the exhibition are:
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Fashion
  • Health & Beauty
  • Home & Living
Limited slots for 20 brands only; BOOK NOW before it’s SOLD OUT.

Want to exhibit or take part in the flash sales? Or you know of any amazing creative/innovative product that falls within any of the aforementioned categories? Reach out to us at [email protected] and inform us (don’t wait too long) and we will get back to you within 24 hours. Or get them to simply register [see link below].

Here are some of the benefits of flash sales:
  1.     Access to New Market
  2.     Sales and New Contacts
  3.     Opportunity to Participate at future events/exhibitions
  4.     Gain Valuable Knowledge

Whether you’re selling, exhibiting or buying; this is one event you don’t want to miss.

Venue: Offline at the Event Venue – BWC HOTELS, 1228B Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island, Lagos Nigeria (Opposite Eko Atlantic). And Online on Bellafricana Marketplace Website – www.bellafricanashop.com
Date: 29th & 30th October, 2021
Time: 10am – 4pm
Cost: Early Bird: ₦20,000 (for Bellafricana members), and ₦30, 000 (for non-members).
Late registration: ₦25,000 (for Bellafricana members ) and ₦35,000 (for non-members).
Register: aceawardsafrica.com/exhibit

Remember, only 20 slots are available. Hurry now!

 

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Bellafricana published in Arts & Crafts, Fashion, Gift Items, Home & Living, Textiles

Bellafricana.com Relaunches, Focuses on Afrocentric (Made in Nigeria) Businesses.

[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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