BellaNaija Wins Top Award at 2024 Abu Dhabi Wedding Show

BellaNaija Weddings, a leading African digital platform dedicated to all things weddings, has been awarded the coveted ‘Best Wedding Digital Platform’ at the 2024 Abu Dhabi Wedding Show.

This prestigious accolade was presented at a glamorous gala hosted at the Saadiyat Beach Club in Qatar.

The Abu Dhabi Wedding Show, renowned for attracting international, regional, and national wedding professionals, recognized BellaNaija Weddings for its comprehensive content, inspiring features, and vibrant community.

The platform, a subsidiary of Africa’s leading lifestyle and advocacy digital media company, BellaNaija, offers a one-stop shop for couples, providing expert advice, vendor connections, and a wealth of resources.

Osas Okonyon, the head of Content BellaNaija Weddings, who was in attendance to accept the award, said: “This award not only reflects our dedication to providing inspiring content and resources for couples but also underscores the importance of celebrating diverse love stories from Africa and beyond.”

Uche Pedro, the founder of BellaNaija, emphasized the significance of this recognition in a competitive landscape, saying: “BellaNaija Weddings represents a celebration of love, family, and culture.
“This award reaffirms our mission to document modern African culture while on an individual level, providing tools and resources to couples planning weddings all around Africa and the diaspora.”

Earlier at the event, Okonyon joined a panel of global industry experts to discuss ‘Content Curation for Luxury Weddings & Celebrations’, highlighting the importance of tailored content in the luxury wedding space.
This latest win adds to BellaNaija Weddings’ impressive award portfolio, which includes the “Best African Wedding Inspiration & Promotion Platform” at the 2021 Global Wedding Awards and “Best Online Weddings Platform-Nigeria” at the 2023 MEA Business Awards.

The Abu Dhabi Wedding Show has gained international acclaim, bolstering the emirate’s reputation as a premier wedding destination. Its success underscores Abu Dhabi’s commitment to providing unforgettable wedding experiences with its stunning natural beauty and exceptional hospitality.