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From Rebrand to Radiance: The Timeless Elegance of Moelle Essentials - Bellafricana

From Rebrand to Radiance: The Timeless Elegance of Moelle Essentials

How Doyinsola Ogbeifun is redefining occasion wear with a focus on fit, femininity, and confidence

 

 

 

 

When you meet Doyinsola Ogbeifun, founder of Moelle Essentials, there’s an instant calm that draws you in, the kind that comes from someone who understands grace, structure, and the quiet power of confidence.

Her journey into fashion wasn’t a loud or impulsive one. It was built over time, shaped by observation, curiosity, and an ever-present desire to create clothes that make women feel as good as they look.

A Pause, A Rebirth

Moelle Essentials first came to life in 2018, born from Doyinsola’s vision to design elegant, well-fitted pieces for women of all shapes and sizes. But as with most creative journeys, there was a moment of pause — a three-year break that became a period of reflection and rediscovery.

In 2022, Moelle Essentials returned rebranded, refocused, and ready to redefine occasion wear.

The brand found its rhythm again, this time with a clearer purpose: to celebrate diverse body types through elegant, accessible designs that don’t compromise on quality or comfort.

 

 

Fashion That Fits Every Woman

Walk into Moelle Essentials’ world, and you’ll find pieces that speak of balance, classic yet modern, bold yet feminine. From flowing dresses that move like poetry to structured fits that celebrate the body’s natural silhouette, every design is made to make women stand tall.

Whether you’re petite, curvy, or tall, Moelle offers both ready-to-wear (RTW) and made-to-measure pieces. The goal? To eliminate the struggle of finding occasionwear that truly fits.

As Doyinsola puts it,

“Elegance should never be a privilege. It should be accessible — and it should fit.”

The Moelle Woman

 

 

 

The Moelle woman knows her worth. She loves sophistication without shouting it. She values quality but also seeks versatility. And above all, she wears her confidence like her favourite dress effortlessly.

Every piece by Moelle Essentials is designed with that woman in mind. From the first sketch to the final stitch, Doyinsola ensures that comfort, style, and precision go hand-in-hand.

Redefining Occasionwear

Moelle Essentials has carved a niche in occasionwear, reimagining what it means to dress up. It’s not just about sequins or silhouettes; it’s about emotion. The feeling of slipping into a dress that fits perfectly. The quiet excitement of looking in the mirror and saying, Yes, this is me.

With elegant fabrics, timeless cuts, and detail-oriented craftsmanship, Moelle’s creations are meant to stay in your wardrobe, and your memory for years to come.

 

 

 

 

The Future of Moelle

As Moelle Essentials continues to grow, one thing remains clear: the brand isn’t chasing trends — it’s setting a standard.

It’s about creating clothes that tell stories of women who rise, reinvent, and walk into every room like it was designed for them.

And in that story, Moelle Essentials isn’t just making dresses. It’s making statements — one confident woman at a time.

 

 

Connect with Moelle Essentials
Instagram: @moelleessentials
Website: www.moelleessentials.com

Love Eating And Drinking in Lagos? Try These Restaurants In Lagos Mainland

We’ve tried and tested some very good restaurants in Lagos mainland for the very best cuts of steak, snacks, continental and local dishes. Here are the results of some fine yummy eateries in the heart of Lagos.

Labule Restaurant

Labule-Restaurant-Ogudu Lagos

Labule means ‘in the village’ in Yoruba language. Have you ever been so tired to cook your native food? Labule Restaurant is the place to visit because they serve basically local dishes. The whole concept of this restaurant is for you to eat that Iya Basira food but in a traditional contemporary setting. On the menu you will see recipes ranging from Amala and Ewedu, Ewa Agoyin, Pap and Akara, Beans and Bread, Kunu and Zobo drink just to mention a few. It is the best place to get posh local food. They offer delivery services to neighboring areas such as Ogudu, Ojota, Anthony, Ilupeju, Maryland and Ikeja.

They are open every day from 9AM – 9PM

Labule Restaurant is located at 42a Ogudu Road, Ogudu GRA, Lagos.

Customers can call in for orders on 0809 142 4457. Their food is ON POINT! I have eaten there times without number.

Yellow Chilli Restaurant and Bar

Yellow Chilli Restaurant and Bar, Lagos

Yellow Chilli is a trendy restaurant in the heart of Ikeja. The restaurant offers Nigerian delicious and ethnic with an extensive range of gourmet meals and local spicy foods such as pepper soup, spicy stewed snails, seafood Okra and Prawn made with fresh ingredients with lots of herbs. Their Jollof Fiesta is a delectable dish to die for. Ordering is easy, as guests are given menus to order and there are waiters waiting to get your orders.

Visit: Yellow Chilli

Opens 12:00 pm to midnight  (Everyday).

Location: 35, Joel Ogunaike Street, Ikeja, Lagos.

Browns Cafe & Restaurant

Browns-Cafe-Restaurant-Lagos

If you are looking for a reason why food scene in Lagos Mainland is one of the most exciting things in Lagos, you should visit Brown’s Café and Restaurant. The restaurant is popularly known as “Browns” and it is noted for its breakfast menu called ‘Naija Breakfast’ and Browns Platter. Browns foods and drinks are freshly prepared with flavourful ingredients. They serve a variety of Nigerian dishes and gourmet delight.

Visit: Browns Cafe and Restaurant

Opens 9.00am to 10.00pm everyday

Location: 15 Oduduwa Crescent, Ikeja GRA.

Rhapsody’s

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Dinning at Rhapsody’s is an event because of its beautiful setting, classic interior, comfortable atmosphere and thoughtfully prepared foods. The restaurant offers a la carte selections and you can unleash your appetite with a multi-course feast with salads and appetizers. You should try their signature dish – Chicken Espetada, grilled deboned chicken thighs skewered with spicy jalapenos and chilli sauce topped with garlic butter. This restaurant will sate your appetite with their delicious meals.

Visit: Rhapsody’s

Location: Address: Ikeja City Mall, 176/194 Obafemi Awolowo way, Alausa Ikeja, Lagos

Bheerhugz

Bheerhugz, Lagos

Have you seen a cafe that is always lively at all time of the day? Bheerhugz Cafe it is. This cafe is always active with lots of happy people. At Bheerhugz Cafe you will find variety of tasty meals such as chicken soup, pork grills, peppered snails and Nigerian delicacies. They also store exotic list of imported wines and cocktails.

Bheerhugz is located at upper floor of Ikeja City Mall, Alausa.

Rodizzio

rodizio restaurant and bar lagos

When you visit Rodizzio, you catch a glimpse of Nigerian food scene and how delicious they can be when you taste them. Rodizzio is known for their signature meals – Jambalaya rice, unlimited BBQ and platters. You can choose from a wide range of meals, including seafood and desserts. The buffet menu is simply the best of the bunch.

Visit: Rodizzio

Location: 29, Isaac John Street, G.R.A. Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria OR Call: +234 701 000 8000 , +234 703 030 1548  +234 703 004 4414

Domino’s Pizza

Domino’s Pizza

Domino Pizza serves delicious pizza in Ikeja. The restaurant offers a broad dine-in menu as well as take-away menu, you can easily order for pizza and have it delivered in your home. Their menu is one of the great dinning deals you can ever find around Lagos mainland, featuring a variety or Pizzas with flavourable sauce. You can also order for their Garlic Bread Sticks, Chicken wings and spicy Chicken Kickers. The restaurant is always bubbling because people can not do without their Domino’s pizza.

Domino’s Pizza is location at Joel Ogunnaike Street, G.R.A., Ikeja

Opens Sun-Wed: 9am-10pm; Thur: 10am-12midnight; Fri & Sat: 9am-12midnight

 La Mango

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La Mango takes pleasure in its various local and continental menu. On the menu you will see food from around the world from our indigenous delicacies, American burgers to Malaysian Fried Rice. Eat lunch or dinner at La Mango and you will always remember the experience . You get to enjoy delicious meal in a great serenity.

La Mango Restaurant and Bar is perfectly situated at 3a Adekunle Fajuyi Way, off (and very near to) Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way,  GRA,  Ikeja.

It has adequate parking both inside the premises and outside.

You can mail them at  info@lamangolagos.com or lamangolagos1@gmail.com or Call 0808 264 6670

Pool Terrace

Pool Terrace

The beauty of this restaurant can make you get filled. Pool Terrace Restaurant and Bar gives you this blend of music, food and fun. They deliver excellent food in a sparkling environment. All you need do to enjoy a yummy delicacies, is to sit and order from the menu a la carte. I bet you will surely have a nice time with their live music.

Pool Terrace  is located at Sheraton Lagos Hotel, 30 Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way, Airport Rd · Ikeja, Lagos  ·

Telephone : (+234) (1) 28100100
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Cute African Names And Their Meaning

Cute African Names And Their Meaning

In Western cultures, we tend to choose names that are perhaps historical, or have been passed down in our families, or represent characters we loved in pieces of literature. But in many African cultures, parents choose names for their children with very strong, complex meanings. Here are 10 totally amazing African names you’ll want to name your children.

Azubuike

This is a name you’ll find a lot in the Igbo language of Western Africa. It means “the past is your strength” or “unity, the past is your strength” implying the generations that came in this family before this baby have built up strength for the baby.

Tendaj

Your baby could grow up to be a great entrepreneur if you give him or her this name. Tendaji means “makes things happen” in Swahili.

Ebele

If you like the name “Bell” or “Bella” but want something more unique, you can get the same sound from this name, but with a very cool meaning: Ebele means “mercy” and “kindness” and is from the Igbo language. –

Katlego

This name is from the Twsana language, spoken in southern Africa. It means “success,” which is probably something you thought when you finally finished hours of labour — but also you can pass on good luck and success to your baby.

Monifa

If you want to steer away from Monica but like some of the sounds, Monifa has a wonderful meaning: it means “I am lucky.” The name comes from the Yoruba culture of southwestern Nigeria and Benin.

Nkiruka

It can be shortened to just “Nki” (pronounced Nikki) as a nickname. It means “the best is still to come” or “the future is bright” in the Igbo language.

Nneka

If you want to remind your child to pay his or her mother respect, name him or her Nneka which means “my mother is supreme” in Igbo.

Omolara

If you’ve been estranged from your family, or perhaps were put up for adoption as a child and have been looking to build your own family, you’ll love the name Omolara. It means “a child is family” in the Yoruba culture.

Sekai

Sekai comes from the Shona people living in Zimbabwe and Mozambique. The name means “be humorous.”

Tamrat

You could call your child “Tammy” for short. The name Tamrat comes from Amharic, a Semitic language spoken in Ethiopia. It means “Miracle.”

Source: afkinsider.com

What To Keep In Mind When Running Discount Sales

It’s that time of the year again, when offering Discounts becomes the song on every business owners lips. And that’s not such a bad thing. On the good side, Discount sales are a great way to make more sales, while bringing in new customers.

On the flip side, a Discount sale can hurt your business really badly as it can lower your perceived value, as well as leave huge holes in your company’s pocket.

So, what do you do to ensure that discount sales work for you?

1. Strategize

Just before you run off slashing 30% off your product price, think.

What is the strategy for this discount tactic?
Is it to bring in more sales?
Or to get rid of old stock? To acquire new customers?
Or to retain present customers?

Having a thought out strategy will make it easier to run a discount without harming your business.

2. Do the Math

Have you worked out the financial projections for this discount sale?

What is your expected revenue?

What percentage are you spending on Marketing/ Advertising?

What is the financial risk?

What is the back up plan?

The importance of crunching the numbers just before you start a discount sale cannot be overemphasized (not to sound cliche, lol)

3. Plan

Now, you’ve figured out the strategy, and the numbers are looking good. But you can’t run a successful discount without an actual marketing Plan.

And by “plan”, if you’re relying solely on posting on Instagram, you might need to have a rethink. That’s not to say “that” doesn’t work, but imagine using other channels: Email Marketing, Influencer marketing, paid advertising, Cold mailing/ Calling etcetera.

Planning really does make all the difference, don’t you think?

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How To Deal With Impostor Syndrome

HOW TO DEAL WITH IMPOSTOR SYNDROME

Ever Battled with Impostor syndrome?

Well, it’s something that every entrepreneur faces at some point in their business. And no, not just entrepreneurs are affected, but generally anyone who is a high achiever, or someone who is invested in growing. People who want to move a level up from where they are. Sound familiar?

They feel that they don’t measure up to their acclaimed achievement.

Which of these sound familiar to you?

“I’m not worthy of these achievements”,
“Heck, I don’t think I’ve done enough in my business”,
“I’m a failure”,
“I’m not good enough”
“Very soon, I’ll be found out as the fraud that I am” and lots more

See, “Impostor syndrome” can be a problem if not addressed, and can do harm to your business.

So, what can you do?

Understand that it is a sign of Growth

Yes, Impostor syndrome happens to people who aren’t complacent in their business. It shows that you’re someone who will keep doing more and more So, embrace this as a sign of growth.

 

Write down your accomplishments

 

Have a journal where you write down all that you’ve been able to achieve in business, no matter how minute. This will help give the reassurance that you’re worth your salt, and that you’re in charge. It’s a way to say to Impostor Syndrome “You say, you’ve I’m not good enough, but look at all that I’ve been able to do”.

 

Talk to someone about it

Instead of bottling things up, and letting the thought fester, it’s recommended to talk about it.

You’ll be surprised how much you’re not alone in this, and how many people can relate to this internal struggle we all face.

 

Draw strength from your source of Positivity

What are those things that make you happy? That remind you how awesome you are? Affirmation quotes? Words of encouragement from loved ones, uplifting music? You can have a folder for these, and have them handy whenever that “feeling” creeps in.

Like earlier stated, this feeling of being “inferior” or “not measuring up” is something we all face from time-to-time. What’s important is to ensure that these feelings don’t stifle your growth. So when next the “Impostor Syndrome” creeps in, I want you to slay that dragon with these tips listed above. You’re amazing. Don’t you ever forget that.

 

What Is The #ENDSARS Protest? And How Can You Support The Movement?

ENDSARS PROTEST
WHAT WAS THE SARS UNIT SET UP FOR?

“SARS is one of the 14 units in the Force Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department which was established to detain, investigate and prosecute people involved in crimes like armed robbery, kidnapping and other forms of crimes.”- Wikipedia

It started out as a faceless, 15-member team that traveled in two unmarked buses, its officers often wearing neither uniforms nor name tags. At first, this anonymity helped them successfully thwart crime. However, as the force began to grow, their unidentifiable nature served as an enabler to reckless behavior.

 

WHY WAS THE SARS UNIT ASKED TO BE DISBANDED?

The SARS unit has been accused of targeting young people who appear well-dressed, shaking them down for money, and torturing and abusing and even killing those who resist. Amnesty International says it documented more than 82 cases of abuse and extrajudicial killings by SARS officers from January 2017 to this May.

And these are only cases that have made it to the records. There are several alleged unrecorded cases of severe police brutality on Nigerian Youths.  At first, this anonymity helped them successfully thwart crime. However, as the force began to grow, their unidentifiable nature served as an enabler to reckless behavior. The SARS unit has been accused of targeting young people who appear well-dressed, shaking them down for money, and torturing and abusing and even killing those who resist.

There are claims that some youths have been thrown in jail by SARS officials for refusing to concede to their illegal demands. A report states that 1 out of every 5 youths between ages 18-35 has been harassed, extorted by the rogue SARS unit.

 

WHAT IS THE #ENDSARS PROTEST?

On October 10, 2020, Nigerian Youths decided to take the online protest to the streets. They had had enough of the faux promises to disband SARS and wanted their voices to be heard. The protest kicked off in Lagos and has now spread to several parts of the country.

 

HOW HAS THE GOVERNMENT RESPONDED TO THIS MENACE?

In 2017, the Federal Government attempted to disband SARS, but to no avail.

In 2018, the same move was made, but with little or no success.

In 2019, IGP Mohammed Adamu ordered the immediate “decentralization” of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad.

Did this move work? You guessed right, it didn’t.

 

WHAT DO THE NIGERIAN YOUTHS WANT?

Here’s is the 5-point demand by Nigerians without which the protest won’t end.

 

End SARS

 

HOW CAN YOU HELP?
  1. Get Informed Educate yourself and stay updated on news about the protest (Check out theslackactivists for more information)
  2. DONATE-The Feminist Coalition has all the information you need should you want to donate monetarily. You can also donate your skill-artwork, medical expertise, music etcetera
  3. PROTEST-Lend your voice to the cause either online or physically. You can also do both. If you’re protesting online, ensure to share only verified information. Don’t forget to use the #ENDSARS hashtag.

Please stay safe and cautious at these times while we fight against this gross injustice.

“SO POWERFUL IS THE LIGHT OF UNITY THAT IT CAN ILLUMINATE THE WHOLE EARTH.” –Baha’ï Writings

 

REFERENCES

Wikipedia

NY Times

Stylist.Co

 

Tony Elumelu, Other Powerful Africans Named in “Times 100” List Of Most Influential People

According to the TIMES 100, one of Africa’s foremost Investors, and Philantrophists, Tony Elumelu, has been named as one of the “Most Influential People In The World” for the year 2020.

Other Africans who made it to the list are, Tomi Adeyemi (Writer of Children of Blood and Bone),and Tunji Funso (Chair of Rotary International’s polio-­eradication program in Nigeria.)

 Who is Tony Elumelu?

 

 

Tony Onyemaechi Elumelu is an African economist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. (Wikipedia)

Here is how the “The Tony Elumelu Foundation” describes him:

“Tony Elumelu is the Founder and Chairman of Heirs Holdings, his family owned investment company, committed to improving lives and transforming Africa, through long-term investments in strategic sectors of the African economy, including financial services, hospitality, power, energy, technology and healthcare. He is also the Chairman of pan-African financial services group, the United Bank for Africa (UBA), which operates in 20 countries in Africa, the United Kingdom, France, and is the only African bank with a commercial deposit taking licence in the United States. He also chairs Nigeria’s largest quoted conglomerate, Transcorp,  whose subsidiaries include Transcorp Power, one of the leading generators of electricity in Nigeria and Transcorp Hotels Plc, Nigeria’s foremost hospitality brand.

 

Mr Elumelu is the most prominent champion of entrepreneurship in Africa. In 2010, he created The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), the philanthropy empowering a new generation of African entrepreneurs, catalysing economic growth, driving poverty eradication and ensuring job creation across all 54 African countries. Since inception, the Foundation has funded just under 10,000 entrepreneurs and created a digital ecosystem of over one million as part of its ten year, US$100m commitment through the TEF Entrepreneurship Programme.  Self-funded, the Foundation is increasingly sharing its unique ability to identify, train, mentor and fund young entrepreneurs across Africa, with institutions such as the UNDP, the ICRC and leading European development agencies.

 

Heirs Holdings, which serves as a corporate role model for African businesses, and the Tony Elumelu Foundation will both celebrate 10 years of impact in November. Their mission continues to be inspired by Mr Elumelu’s economic philosophy of Africapitalism, which positions the private sector, and most importantly entrepreneurs, as the catalyst for the social and economic development of the continent.”

A little about Tomi Adeyemi

 

Tomi Adeyemi is the #1 New York Times-bestselling Nigerian-American author of Children of Blood and Bone. After graduating Harvard University with an honors degree in English literature, she received a fellowship to study West African mythology, religion, and culture in Salvador, Brazil.

When she’s not working on her novels or watching BTS music videos, she can be found blogging and teaching creative writing on her website. She lives in San Diego, California.” (Source: Good Reads)

She made it to the Times 100 List (as recommended by John Boyega) because her Novel “Children of Blood and Bones” has been described an inspiration for younger people. It has won the 2018

Goodreads Choice Awards Best Debut, as well as the 2019 Audie Audiobook of the Year

Meet Tunji Funso

 

Dr. Funsho, a cardiologist based in Lagos, Nigeria, is the first Rotary member to receive the honour of “TIMES 100” for the organisation’s work to eradicate polio, having played an essential role in ensuring Africa’s certification as wild polio-free in August of 2020.

The leader of Rotary’s Nigeria National PolioPlus Committee, who doubles as a member of Nigeria’s Presidential Task Force on Polio, has worked tirelessly on various fronts to champion the eradication of polio in Nigeria and Africa in general.

As the leader of Rotary’s Nigeria National PolioPlus Committee, Funsho has worked alongside Rotary members throughout the country to raise awareness about the importance of polio immunization, encouraged governments and public figures to support polio eradication, and served as a vocal leader and advocate for Rotary’s fight to end polio in Africa. (This Day Live)

I’m honoured to be recognised by TIME for my part in ensuring that no child in Africa will ever again be paralysed by wild polio, a disease that once disabled 75,000 African children every single year,” said Dr. Funsho. “Eradicating the wild poliovirus in Africa was a team effort that required cooperation and dedication of governments, partners, Rotary members, hundreds of thousands of health workers, and countless parents who chose to have their children vaccinated against polio,” he added.

We are so proud of Africans who through their good works keep the spotlight shining on Africa. Their achievements are definitely worth celebrating.

Eclectic 21 Releases 2D Animation of Poetry Masterpiece, “Motherland”

Eclectic Motherland Poetry

Ahead of Nigeria’s Independence day celebration (October 1st), Eclectic 21 Productions has released a 2D Animation of Poetry masterpiece titled “Motherland”

 

Unveiled on the 20th of September, Motherland is a three minute long performance showcasing the vast cultural heritage/ icons, and mineral resources that abound in our great Nation- Nigeria. Put together by Thespian (Oluchi Odii), an Illustrator (Kenny Da Vinci),  and a renowned Poet (Ayo Ogundipe), it combines the talents of theatre, animation and Poetry. A stunning masterpiece if you ask me.

Here’s what Eclectic 21 says about “Motherland”:

 

“The Motherland animation tells a story – capturing the experience of a corper (Ayo Ogundipe) during his NYSC service year who had a moment of epiphany while questioning the subject of National identity, pride and patriotism and what all these meant to him.

 

During this soul-searching mission while doing research on the political and cultural history of Nigeria, he came to the realisation of how blessed the land he called home is – His Motherland – famed with cult heroes of legendary status like Sango, Queen Idia, Fela – royalties in their own rights. Also, the human capital potential of its citizenry, the songs of patriotism that ring true of notable Nigerian women who have served the nation with distinction in civil service and private practice – not to mention the abundance of mineral resources and that have been largely under-utilised.

 

The use of Computer Generated Imagery (CGI) gives room for imagination and talent to recreate this experience – that moment of epiphany – in a colourful storytelling imagery. One that teleports the viewer into this virtual world of animation, with compelling graphics and musical score.

 

Motherland is an ode to a nation – A befitting tribute to the story of Nigeria’s greatness. A charge to the sleeping giant of Africa to awake and live up to its true potential as we commemorate the 60th Independence anniversary of our great nation – Nigeria”

Check out a video of the Performance below:

6 Business Lessons Business Owners Learn From Crocs

Business lessons from Crocs

 

The shoe above must look very familiar.

It is called the “Clogs” by Crocs. The design is modeled after a crocodile. The company was started in 2002 and the shoes were initially made for boating use.

The company has had a roller coaster movement in the past decade and there is so much we can learn from them.

 

Stick around, and let’s explore them!

In 2008, investors wrote the company off as a passing fad. Crocs lost over 185 million dollars within this time.

However, after a decade, they were able to bounce back and sell over 700 million shoes. What lessson can we learn from this?

Lesson 1:

Always stay true to your dream. Never give up, crisis are temporary.

 

 

Crocs were able to infuse their shoes into fashion shows/runways.

This drove huge acceptance for the product, which was formerly one of the most hated shoes.

Lesson 2:

Look for new channels to create acceptance for your products

 

bieber_crocs_05Crocs created limited editions in partnership with celebrities/top brands like Post Malone, Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber,etc.

They also invested heavily in influencer marketing.

Lesson 3:

 

Partnerships always create more exposure and sales opportunities. No matter how good your product is, if you don’t make noise about it, no one will.

Crocs contextualized their product as consumer preferences varied. They manufactured clogs with different colours, designs and shapes.

Lesson 4:

It is always good to listen to the true wants of customers and re-adjust your products as their needs evolve.

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Food Lovers, Have You Heard of Bon Delice Confectionery?

Bon Delice Confectionery Banana Bread Chocolate Cake

If you haven’t heard of Bon Delice Confectionery, then you are really missing out.

Let me introduce you to Bon Delice Confectionery

Mrs Oshuware Leon, founder of Bon Delice Confectionery explains:”We are a holistic lifestyle brand that offers Healthy Snack Solutions to those with dietary requirements and intentional eaters. Our baked goods are made with healthy alternative ingredients that are nutrient dense, health and weight friendly, so you can indulge without fear and guilt”

What I particularly love about the brand is their versatility. From rich fluffy cakes to cookies to homemade jams, to snacks, . The best part? These meal options come with variations for vegans, or picky eaters.

Did you know? You can order for customised meal platters! Amazing right?

Would you like to see some pictures? Scroll down:

Healthy Snack Banana Chocolate Chip Bread by Bon Delice

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To order your favorite meal, or see the menu,  You can call +234-802-700-2455

 

 

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Bellafricana Member, Proverbs Creations Launches the New “Allure” Collection

The Allure Collection by Proverbs Creations

On the 30th of August, Proverbs Creations launched a New Collection titled “The Allure Collection”. Prior to the launch, we kept receiving teasers on their social media page, wetting our appetite in anticipation of the launch.

We didn’t know what to expect, but we were certain that whatever it may be, Proverbs Creations would come through with their top notch creativity and uniqueness. So, what was the Allure collection about?

Before I answer that, let me introduce Proverbs Creations to you.

Founded by Mrs Bukola Adenuga, Proverbs Creations is a Fashion/Craft business. They use their creativity to accentuate the beauty of many women. For a while now, they have been known for their unusual but beautiful accessories. Lately they added hand painted and embellished clothing to their product line . Because they love the unusual, they came up with their signature Sand jewelry.

Mrs Bukola says: “Our goal is to be the one-stop-shop for unusually creative fashion/craft accessories.” Want to see some of their amazing designs? Click here

Now, back to the Allure Collection Launch

Here are some words that Proverbs Creations used to describe the Allure Collection:

“ALLURE’ is our newest baby and its a gift that we will be offering to you.
‘ALLURE’ will bring smiles to your faces.

It will warm your hearts.

It will solve creative gifting idea problems for you.

It will inspire you.

It will challenge you.

It will change your perception.

‘ALLURE’ is a REAL , BEAUTIFUL, INSPIRING, CREATIVE PRODUCT.”

Okay, okay. We’re almost close to knowing what the big reveal is.  And here is what the Pre-Launch video looks like:

 

Did you guess right? It’s  a collection of unique, up-cycled bottle decor designs of different sizes. The private viewing launch on zoom, featured 43 new “Alluring” bottle decor designs, that are guaranteed to take your space from 0 to 100 real quick! And we were right, Proverbs Creations did live up to our expectations. Want to find out more? Then Click on this link.

 

 

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