[dropcap custom_class=”normal”]BoConcept opens a special exhibition featuring artworks by Peju Alatise and Yetunde Babaeko’s photography which is tagged as “Art Meets Design“. The exhibition is aimed at establishing a connection between Nigerian arts and contemporary Scandinavian furniture, which comes with functional designs.[/dropcap]Continue reading
Meet The Founder of Belle & Grace | Exclusive Interview
[dropcap custom_class=”normal”] Meet this lovely, vibrant, young and down to earth lady. Her name is Esther Adegunle (nee Toluwase), the founder of Belle and Grace (B & G). An economist turned entrepreneur with a great passion for promoting the beauty of Africa through the uniqueness of her products. Let’s meet her… [/dropcap]
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Spotlight Wednesday | Tola Wewe
[dropcap custom_class=”normal”]Tola Wewe is said to be one of the most talented minds from the African continent. He started as a cartoonist before becoming a full time studio artist in 1991. He attended University of Ife in 1983, where he bagged a degree in Fine Art. In 1986, he went further to obtain a Masters degree in African Visual Arts from the University of Ibadan, Oyo State. [/dropcap] Continue reading
Dapper Men By Jaywalcar
[dropcap custom_class=”normal”]Dapper Men collection is a fusion of traditional and modern functional pieces with stereotypical shapes and patterns like the prison or umpire stripes and the retro boteh bandanas. This is the spring and summer collection by JAYWALCAR fashion brand. Jaywalcar is a fashion brand which is based in Lagos, Nigeria and operates on the ethos of defiance and thetic precision.[/dropcap]
The fight to free Nigeria’s girls from Boko Haram must continue Gordon Brown
[dropcap custom_class=”normal”] A year after more than 200 girls were abducted from Chibok by the boko haram group the struggle to find them must not be abandoned. Mark Enoch has been told his daughter is dead. He should grieve but he can’t because he refuses to believe it is true. So he will pray again, just like he has for the past 364 days and nights, kneeling at the side of her empty bed. [/dropcap]
Meet The Founder of Mint Organic Care | Exclusive Interview
[dropcap custom_class=”normal”] Creativity can be expressed in a lot of ways. Often times, I have come to realise there is always a story behind a brand which is what brought about Bellafricana exclusive interviews. These people inspire me and I hope they inspire you too. Janada Ladidi Kwaji identified a real need in the skin care industry in Nigeria and decided to find solutions whilst exploring her creativity. You need to read her story…[/dropcap]
Meet Yelloseesee Uwaoma "The Inkllustrator" | Exclusive Interview
[dropcap custom_class=”normal”] I had the opportunity to meet this talented young man at the Creative Focus event I attended last year. It was almost as though we have met before, as he was friendly and humorous. His name is Yelloseesee (and no it’s not a nickname, he mentioned) Uwaoma, a professional IT Engineer turned artist. An artist who creates classic ink arts using regular pen. Let’s meet him…[/dropcap]
Nigerian Moi Moi And Pap Recipe
[dropcap custom_class=”normal”] Moi moi and Pap is a Nigerian staple food, commonly eaten on Saturdays in many Nigerian homes. Moi moi is a delicious recipe that is highly rich in protein and other essential nutrients while pap on the other is a rich source of carbohydrate. I love eating moi moi and pap on Saturdays because I consider it as a sleeping medicine (lol). It makes you sleep off all the stress that you had gone through during work days.[/dropcap]Continue reading
Spotlight Wednesday | Sam Ovraiti
[dropcap custom_class=”normal”] Sam Ovraiti is a renowned visual artist and one of the few water colour artist in Nigeria. He attended Auchi Polytechnic where he graduated with distinctions in General Art & Painting, he went further to obtain a Masters degree in Fine Art from the University of Benin, Edo State. He has won several national and academic awards including 1st prize winner at the Mobil Producing National Painting Competition. [/dropcap]Continue reading
History Of The Famous Olumo Rock
[dropcap custom_class=”normal”]When you think of a tourist site in Ogun state, Olumo rock is the first site that comes to mind. It is one of the most visited tourist destinations in Nigeria. Olumo rock sits in the heart of Abeokuta – a name which means ‘under the rock’. It serves as home to many caves and shrines. Olumo means “all the troubles and sufferings were over”. Olumo rock was turned into a tourist site in 1976 and was commissioned by Chief Olusegun Obasanjo in February 3rd 2006.[/dropcap]Continue reading