BellaNaija facts for kids
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Type of site
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Entertainment, Fashion, lifestyle, Weddings |
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| Available in | English |
| Founded | July 2006 |
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Nigeria
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| Founder(s) | Uche Eze |
| Website | http://www.bellanaija.com/ |
| Advertising | Yes |
| Registration | Optional |
| Launched | 2 June 2006 |
| Current status | Active |
| Written in | Text/HTML |
BellaNaija is a popular online platform from Nigeria. It shares exciting news about lifestyle, entertainment, and fashion across Africa. Its main office is in Lagos, Nigeria.
History of BellaNaija
BellaNaija was started in 2006 by a woman named Uche Eze. She began this online project while she was a student in Canada. At first, BellaNaija shared scanned magazine articles, photos, and interviews about Nigerian fashion. Uche kept her identity a secret until BellaNaija became very popular, getting over 1 million visits each month!
Cool Achievements
BellaNaija has achieved many great things. In 2013, it was ranked as one of the top entertainment websites in Africa. Here are some other cool achievements:
- Uche Pedro and BellaNaija were named among the top 100 most creative businesses owned by women in Nigeria.
- They finished the Stanford Seed program, which helps businesses grow and succeed.
- BellaNaija created BBNWonderland, a special event focused on weddings.
Awards BellaNaija Won
| Year | Award | Prize | Result | Ref |
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| 2015 | Creative Industries Awards | Creative Industries Awards for Bloggers | Won |
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