Is your company active in Africa or a creator of exceptional Beauty, Fashion, Wellness, or Tech products?
The Black Beauty and Fashion Awards has finally arrived in Africa with exciting new categories, including technology, and is geared up to celebrate African business innovation. The BBF Awards Africa is the foremost recognition for manufacturers delivering exceptional Beauty, Fashion, and Wellness products to African consumers, both on the continent and in the Diaspora.
We honour excellence and reward businesses that excel in creating outstanding products. Our commitment is to elevate emerging and established brands, helping them gain greater visibility in a competitive market.
The BBF Awards Africa is a glamourous industry event highlighting the dedication and leadership driving the sector forward each year. Our 2026 winners will be chosen by a distinguished panel of judges, who are professionals, and expert insiders, ensuring a rigorous and fair evaluation process.
Join us in celebrating excellence whilst advancing the industry!
The Black Beauty and Fashion Awards Africa (BBFAA) is a B2B celebration and process of success for the very best in products available in Sub-Saharan Africa. The BBFAA has positioned itself as a ‘must enter/attend’ for Beauty, Fashion, Wellness, and Tech Brands. Known as the No. 1 quality assessment vehicle for the industry, this annual ceremony will announce winners in 25+ awards across multiple categories achieving award accolades that are recognised by retailers and consumers all over as certification for high quality.
The BBFAA takes place 11.11.25 in Lagos.
The Black Beauty and Fashion Awards began in London, after a successful launch at the Houses of Parliament. The Black Beauty and Fashion Awards Africa is the Pre-eminent awards for manufacturers and owners of Beauty, Fashion, and Wellness Products available to African consumers on the Continent.
Beauty, Fashion, Wellness, and Tech brands or their PRs can enter the awards. To qualify, the brand or product must be available in Africa. (unless entering the education category award). Products entered must be available for consumer purchase, whether that is through physical stores or online stores.
The Black Beauty and Fashion Awards Africa has 38 awards spanning 26 categories, please check the categories page to review the full list and their criteria. If you are unsure about which award category is best to enter, please email the team at awards@bbfawards.world
All product/category entries are processed online. To enter a product or brand into the Black Beauty and Fashion Awards Africa, please click here.
Entry options:
Premium – Cost per product entry: $200
Includes:
Standard – Cost per product entry : $160
Includes:
Entry into the awards x 1 category.
Editorially curated 50-word product description in the shortlist, if shortlisted.
Your entry must meet the criteria:
A list of product categories and their criteria can be found on the BBFA Africa website. If you are still unsure as to whether your product will be accepted please do contact us +234 903 085 8543 or email us at awards@bbfawards.world
Please provide a detailed product/brand/business description, the launch date, product or campaign images, the brand website, and any other supporting documentation to make your entry stand out to the judges.
If you have entered a product into the BBF Awards Africa, you are required to supply the following product, with no exceptions:
Send four retail-sized samples to BBF Awards HQ and 1 sample for fashion entries to the following address: To be disclosed when we are open for entries.
An international panel of industry experts decides the shortlist and also the winners of the BBF Awards Africa.
Yes! If the product fulfils the criteria for multiple categories then we encourage you enter all that are relevant.
If you have entered a product into the BBF Awards Africa, you are required to supply the following product, with no exceptions:
Send four retail-sized samples to BBF Awards HQ and 2 samples for fashion entries to the following address: To be disclosed when we are open for entries.
If you have entered a brand into the Black Beauty and Fashion Awards, you are required to supply the following products, with no exceptions:
Send four retail-sized samples of three different hero products from the brand to BBF Awards Africa. Address to be disclosed when we are open for entries
All images must be in high-resolution and in .jpeg, jpg format. The images will be used throughout the awards process so the quality is paramount and must be no more than 2MB each in size and must clearly show the product.
You must upload your product image during the entry process. If you do not have a product image, you will need to obtain high-quality images and upload them to complete the process.
For brand entries we recommend using a group product shot
The winners’ ceremony will take place in Lagos at the Oriental Hotel, on the 11th November 2025. If you’re interested in securing a ticket, please contact the team at info@bbfawards.world
Your retail sized samples should be sent as soon as possible before the deadline to:
The address will be disclosed once we are open for entries.
If you wish to withdraw your entry from the awards send us an email and we will remove your entry and give you a partial refund. We will refund 50% of the fee paid to BBFA. All withdrawals must be confirmed within 1 week of entry submission to qualify for a partial refund.
If your product has won a Black Beauty and Fashion Award, then you are entitled to use the BBFA winners or finalist seal. This is available as stickers for use on product packaging, or as a digital file for use online or in print.
Suggested areas for use include product packaging, online, shop, show cards, window displays, print advertising, press releases, and consumer communications (online or print).
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The BBF Awards is suited to Businesses and Entrepreneurs ready to stand out