Bellafricana unveils ‘ACE’ to encourage creativity, innovation

In a bid to encourage creativity and innovation in Nigeria, the management of Bellafricana has announced its first edition of Bellafricana African Creative Exhibition and Awards.

Dubbed “Bellafricana ACE Awards”, the event which has been endorsed by Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), the Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) and the Nigeria Britain Association, will focus on Made-in-Nigeria products and engage customers and suppliers. It also aims to bridge the buyer-seller gap in the country and create a wider outreach for Nigerian products locally and globally.

Speaking on the Conference theme, ‘Celebrating Creativity and Innovation,’ Bukky Asehinde, founder and CEO, Bellafricana said that the award ceremony is being organised to encourage and reward the hardworking creative business owners for impacting lives and the economy.

Bellafricana is giving African creative businesses a platform to receive the recognition they have long deserve.”We aim to laud the creative works of Nigerians (Africans), which makes open competition affordable and accessible, Asehinde said.

The organisers also believe that the time has come where we should all come together to recognise and encourage hardworking and greatly skilled men and women who are making a significant impact through their various Industries/sectors.

Speaking on what to expect from Bellafricana ACE Awards 2017 which is scheduled to take place on the 17th of April, Asehinde, said that this will be a three phase event in which two of the phases will run simultaneously while the third phase to be held at the peak of the event.

“The phases are; Exhibition, Conference and Awards dinner. The watchword at Bellafricana is quality, therefore, you will be able to access a wide variety of discounted quality made in Nigeria products all under one roof, showcasing in six categories: Technology Related Products; Arts & Crafts, Fashion, Health & and Beauty; Home and Living and Food Produce.

“Bellafricana is always finding ways to help both budding and established creatives to harness the resources available to build their businesses stronger. To this end, the conference will feature enlightening and engaging talks from renowned business men and women who have quality experience in marketing Your Creative Business Globally, non-oil export, financial management and how to resolve payment globally.