Bellafricana published in Arts & Crafts

Environmental Problem Turned Into a Beneficial Solution By Achenyo Idachaba

[dropcap custom_class=”normal”] Achenyo Idachaba is the founder of MitiMeth who turned an environmental problem into a beneficial solution. Born in the US to Nigerian parents spent her formative years between Nigeria and America. Many see water weed as a nuisance but Achenyo Idachaba identified it as a business opportunity. She turned these watery weeds into a tangible, bespoke craft thus transforming an environmental problem into a beneficial solution. [/dropcap]Continue reading

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Bellafricana published in Fashion, Gift Items, Home & Living, Life Style, People & Culture

Bellafricana an Online Platform for Afrocentric Products and Services

[dropcap custom_class=”normal”] Bellafricana, an online platform for Afrocentric products, services. I have a dream! That one day, Afrocentric products and services will be globally accessible. I want to share with you how Bellafricana started, and the next phase for Bellafricana. We are presently upgrading our website for a better experience. I moved back in 2012 to Nigeria after few years out of the Country for studies…[/dropcap]
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Spotlight Wednesday | Zerihun Yetmgeta

[dropcap custom_class=”normal”]Zerihun is an internationally acclaimed Ethiopian artist whose artistic talent was discovered at a very early age. He was nicknamed as the “scientist” while attending boarding school because he enjoyed working with his hands and making things. He won a national art competition, known as the “All Ethiopian School” competition at the age of fifteen, since then he knew his destiny was to pursue the life of an artist. He started painting classes at the Empress Menen Handicraft School soon after he completed high school. He proceeded to Alle School of Fine Arts, Addis Ababa a year later, where he studied from 1963 to 1968. [/dropcap]Continue reading

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Spotlight Wednesday | Aboudia Abdoulaye Diarrassouba

[dropcap custom_class=”normal”]Aboudia Abdoulaye Diarrassouba popularly called Aboudia is noted for his large-scale, heavily layered, brutally energetic paintings that combine an innocence and spontaneity with the portrayal of a dark interior world.  He knew how to draw in his days and that prompted him to study art and mural-painting at the Centre Technique des Arts Appliqués de Bingerville. [/dropcap]Continue reading

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Spotlight Wednesday | Owusu-Ankomah

[dropcap custom_class=”normal”]Owusu-Ankomah is a Ghanaian contemporary  artists popularly known for his use of Adinkra symbol in his artworks. His work deals with identity and body, with the use of Adinkra symbols which has numerous motifs.  Owusu-Ankomah re-interpreted their sybolischen content in an art context, where many of the original content remains. [/dropcap]Continue reading

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Bellafricana published in Exclusive Interviews, Gift Items, Home & Living

Meet The Founder Of Catyna Designs | Exclusive Interview

[dropcap custom_class=”normal”] I am so excited to introduce this amazing woman to you. She uses Nigerian Adire Indigo fabrics for interior decorations. I met her at a competition for entrepreneurs in 2014. Do you know how cool it is to meet people who are of like minds as you? I bet you don’t! This woman makes me proud to be an entrepreneur. Miss Celestina Utoro (founder of Catyna designs ) is so passionate about her work and she understands the word ‘synergy’. [/dropcap]

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Jewelry By Itoro Okon

[dropcap custom_class=”normal”]The Itoro Okon Brand is an artistically crafted, uniquely designed jewelry line. [/dropcap]

They characterize pieces to embody style, elegance and the passion for the art of jewelry making. They create an elusive look to every piece, crafting not just another piece in your collection but  “THE” piece in your collection.

Their unique and artistic pieces never go unnoticed.

Each piece is specifically designed to embody a client’s personality and fashion style. From the inception of the design, to the assembly of Itoro’s  work into a purposeful and ornate pattern, each piece is a journey that tells a unique story.

Create. Imagine. Love it.

itoro collection 3

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Bellafricana published in Arts & Crafts, Exclusive Interviews

Meet The Founder of African Things | Exclusive Interview

[dropcap custom_class=”normal”] I haven’t met this talented lady just yet but after speaking to her, I can already tell you how cool she is. A creative mind with a company that promotes African designs and culture in our everyday lifestyle called African Things. A graduate of the University of Nottingham with a BEng (Hons) in Product Design and Manufacture. Her name is Tosin Lawal. Let’s meet her. [/dropcap]

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