[dropcap custom_class=”normal”] Entrepreneurship is a very big part of growing an economy. It is important youths learn and adapt the concept of entrepreneurship at an early stage.
In light of this, the NIDO UK South is inviting youths to their 2 day Youth Entrepreneurship Training and Competition. This will hold on the 25th and 26th of July 2016, at the International Conference Centre Abuja from 10am to 5pm. [/dropcap]
Continue reading
What it means to be Bellafricana Verified
Bellafricana.com, an online platform that bridges the gap, promotes and connects producers of quality Afrocentric products to customers both in the diaspora that want to connect to home and customers in the local that are dissatisfied and looking for quality products with a goal to make creative Afrocentric products globally accessible.
Beyond the online platform, Bellafricana aims to proffer solutions targeted towards reducing the challenges Afrocentric brands undergo.
They are also working hard to bring the quality creative Afrocentric brands to the forefront of the market.
I wanted to educate you of what it means for an Afrocentric business to be ‘Bellafricana Verified’.
If you see a brand that carries this crest, this simply means;
1) The business/company is registered in Nigeria.
2) The business operates from a verified location in Nigeria.
3) The products have been checked to attest to the quality and reviews have been read from buyers who have given a clear tick ✔ rating the brand as acceptable by both us and the public except proven otherwise.
Bellafricana is working towards improving all buyers trust in buying a Nigerian/African brand and working with these producers on how to make their products more credible in the Nigeria and Global market if they have intentions to be sustainable and expand.
Bellafricana is very particular about the quality of Nigerian (African) brands whilst supporting them to grow their standards as they believe that promoting local talents to a global audience contributes to job creations in the Nigerian (African) economy.
ASSETS and Bellafricana Non-Oil SME Export Workshop
There has been a rise in the number of SMEs looking to go global, but do they know what it takes to remain sustainable and make profit?
The importance of capacity building and developing Nigeria’s Non-oil Export sector at this critical point in our Nation’s History cannot be overemphasised.
SMEs play an essential role in increasing the sustainable development of the Non-Oil Export sector.
African Sustainable SME Export Trade Solutions (ASSETS) and Bellafricana, present
Theme: “Repositioning Nigerian SMEs As Catalysts To Achieve Rapid, Sustainable Growth In The Non-Oil Export Sector”.
Pictures from the Launch of Ethnik by Tunde Owolabi
[dropcap custom_class=”normal”] The rise of creative and innovative brands in Nigeria (Africa) is so exciting. Here’s another amazing brand Ethnik Tunde Owolabi that was launched on the 29th of May, 2016 at Araba’s Cafe, Victoria Island, Lagos.
The founder of Bellafricana, Bukky Asehinde was there to support Tunde and other socialites in Lagos, bloggers, fashion enthusiasts, stylists, fashion editors and much more.
Ethnik presents a fresh line for the fashion forward individual who is interested in creative ways of blending cultural fabrics specifically Aso-oke with contemporary designs. This line of fashion, was founded by Tunde who is also the creative director of Ethnik. He is a man of many talents; he’s an artist, photographer and designer. In line with all of these, Tunde also found his own studio and named it the Tunde Owolabi Studios. [/dropcap]
Continue reading
Bellafricana Founder And Other Entrepreneurs At The GIST Women's Village Nigeria
[dropcap custom_class=”normal”] The founder of Bellafricana, Bukky Asehinde, was amongst the entrepreneurs in technology that was selected to attend the GIST Women’s Village Workshop in Lagos, Nigeria on the 18th of May, 2016. A workshop by the U.S. Department of State’s Global Innovation through Science and Technology (GIST) initiative, in cooperation with the U.S. Consulate in Lagos, which was organised for 25 science and technology entrepreneurs to promote women’s access to entrepreneurship resources.
The workshop in Lagos, was implemented by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), which was part of a series of workshops – GIST Women’s Village Workshops – holding throughout Africa in 2016. [/dropcap]
Continue reading
Bellafricana At The Launch Of Dress Me Outlet
[dropcap custom_class=”normal”] Bellafricana CEO, Bukky Asehinde was at the Dress Me Outlet launching, a Cocktails and Dresses Fashion Event which took place on the 22nd of May at the Intercontinental Hotel, Victoria Island Lagos, Nigeria. There were various personalities, exquisite fashion moguls and top media houses. Some Bellafricana verified brands, Itoro Okon and The Potters Signature were present with other creative and innovative designers, Bimbeads, Kinabuti, Trish O Couture, TWC Accessories, Kiki Kamanu, Elegante by Tiannah Styling, Amarelis by Lara and others. Saved you some pictures. [/dropcap]
Continue reading
Bellafricana At The French Spring Bazaar Lagos
[dropcap custom_class=”normal”] The French Spring Bazaar charity sale held on the 21st of May at Total Staff Club, 28B Rumens Road, Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria from 10 am till 4pm. Some Bellafricana verified brands and other creative brands were present to showcase their beautiful Afrocentric products. We saved you some pictures. [/dropcap]
Continue reading
Picture Speaks At The Africa Marketplace Pop Up Market
[dropcap custom_class=”normal”] The Africa Marketplace second edition, held May 15, 2016 at Twenty 5, Banana Island Way, Lagos, Nigeria. Various entrepreneurs and small business owners were present at the pop up market to showcase and sell their products and services. The pop up was open from 12-7pm with 80 vendors from different sectors; beauty, food, fashion, art and craft and over 800 visitors. Despite the wet day, it was an impressive turn out. Here are some pictures from the event. [/dropcap]
Continue reading
You are Invited To Africa Market Place Pop Up Market
[dropcap custom_class=”normal”] The founder of Africa Market place invites you to the second edition of the pop up market, coming up on the 15th of May from 12noon to 7pm at Twenty 5 Banana Island, Lagos, Nigeria. A contemporary Shopping experience that will bring the Local & Expat community in Nigeria together to experience a whole host of talented local SME entrepreneurs to build brand awareness, launch new products and test the consumer market. [/dropcap]
Continue reading
Picture Speaks At The Lagos Home Show 2016
[dropcap custom_class=”normal”] Over 25 vendors exhibited at the Lagos Home Show 2016 in collaboration with Foodie in Lagos with over 700 visitors that came out to shop. The exhibition took place at Mega Plaza Roof Top, Victoria Island Lagos. If you missed it, we saved you some pictures.[/dropcap]
Continue reading