We hosted our premier Global Creative Festival in Abuja to celebrate Designer Babe's fifth-year milestone. Up to a hundred creative professionals attended the event, which was filled with energy, inspiration, and the excitement of new connections.
Team DB arrived early, ensuring that everything was perfectly arranged as our guests started making their way to the event.
A special thanks goes to Dolapo Obat Gallery, whose flexibility allowed us to bring in our full setup, including chairs and decor. Our signature brand colours were beautifully integrated with the space, creating a seamless fusion of design and art that elevated the event experience.
True to Designer Babe’s signature style, she made her rounds on arrival, exchanging hugs with many in the crowd. These hugs have become a tradition that always makes attendees feel genuinely welcomed.
Initially known as Wine & Design, DB officially announced its rebranding to the Global Creative Festival. We made this change to reflect the diversity of creatives and professionals in attendance and to clarify
the focus beyond wine-loving designers.
Our networking sessions stand out for their structured format, which sets us apart from other events. Rather than simply throwing attendees into informal conversations, we provided starter questions and networking support to help our guests engage in valuable, meaningful discussions.
Excitement and enthusiasm filled the atmosphere as people connected and exchanged ideas.
A highlight of the day was Mayokun Ogungbola's inspiring session on Iterate. Learn. Lead. She is a living testament to the impact of Designer Babe.
In her session, Mayokun shared how the Clueless to Designer book had transformed her career and her journey to global tech companies since then. Her session sparked a sense of confidence among the attendees. It was a full-circle moment for DB, who was visibly proud of Mayokun’s journey.
DB followed up with an intimate Q&A session on building a global creative powerhouse. The discussion explored the strategies, challenges, and key insights that have shaped Designer Babe's success.
As always, DB ensured a lavish spread awaited our guests,
with delectable food and wine from our sponsor, Bella Bellina Wines.
The delicious red and white varieties were a hit, and the guests enjoyed their smooth, easy-to-drink quality. There was so much wine that Team DB continually topped up glasses, and we even gave extra bottles to attendees at the end.
We also awarded complimentary certificates of attendance to student attendees to boost their developing professional profiles and showcase their proactivity.
The GCF24 Abuja was a massive success, and we are excited to build on this success with even more innovative and impactful events in the future.
Many thanks to our dedicated team, whose tireless efforts helped bring Designer Babe's vision to life.
You rock!
