Creative Focus Africa a Corporate Social Responsibility project of Urban Dice Company (an Interior Architectural company) ended on a very good and exciting note on Friday 28th November 2014.
If you missed my introductory post on CFA 2014, read here.
All through the week, from Monday November 24th to Friday November 28th, entrepreneurs were involved in sessions where they were exposed to relevant information on how to run and thrive in the business environment. They were coached by experts from diverse fields of business.
A Cross Section of participants during one of the sessions |
Also, the entrepreneurs were given the opportunity to present their businesses before a panel of 5 judges. They were thoroughly assessed and drilled by the 5 individuals to see who would be fit for the cash grant of N1million.
The All week program ended with an exquisite dinner on Friday Evening courtesy Urban Dice and its partners. Participants were thrilled with music, dance, comedy and lots of food. It was during this event that the winners of the Creative Focus Africa 2014 edition were announced.
Ten winners were chosen and they were entitled to a grant between N500,000 and N1million naira each.
The Overall Winner was Four23 Photography, a company owned by a lady. The judges were very impressed with her presentation, her attitude towards the business and how she has improved from the last Creative Focus Africa Event (CFA 2013) till now.
Some of the other lucky winners are:
The popular Wilson brand/ business owned and managed by Seyi and his brother. I had the opportunity of having a chat with Seyi of Wilson's Drinks. It was a very inspiring one. I will post that soon. Do watch out for it. You will be inspired by the Wilson story.
Magic Wand, a one of a kind book publishing company. It is said to be West Africa’s first Print on Demand Company.
Left Eye: A company owned by a very creative lady who paints on walls; She actually paints/draws clients’ choice design on wall surfaces.
Vivid 360 Solutions: A website design /I.T company. Vivid 360 Solutions is the company behind gospelmusicnaija.com.
Catyna Design, an interior design and accessories companies that uses our own indigenous fabric for production.
And five more.
My next few posts are an expose on some of the exhibitors/businesses that showcased at the conference here.
Creative Focus Africa also launched it’s #wetinbeyournumber campaign. The idea and purpose of the project is to encourage the average young Nigeria to be aware of his economic status and do something about it if need be.
Do Like their facebook page here
Sponsors of CFA 2014:
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