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  • Found this new beauty supply shop and they got all the hair products for our hair type, finally somewhere that gets it sha. Been trying different stuff and my edges looking healthy now o. What's your hair routine like out here, you struggling to find good products?
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  • Abeg shipping kenkey back home has been my headache lately o. The ice packs melt halfway through, some arrive spoiled and my people start complaining. I'm thinking maybe I should just send the ingredients instead and let them cook themselves. Has anyone found a way to ship food p
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  • Finally found this hair lady who knows how to work with textured hair, sha she actually understood what I meant first time o. You all got trusted spots for your hair or still hunting for the right person?
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  • Tried making moi moi with ingredients from this market near Xujiahui and honestly it turned out decent, been craving proper Senegalese food all week. Anyone else found good spots for African ingredients around here?
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  • Went to this new beauty supply shop today and they've got all the good hair products, sha. The aunty there knows her stuff o. Have you found any good beauty spots around here?
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  • Found this guy selling fabric in the market who actually listens when you negotiate. We grabbed coffee after and turns out he's from Lagos too. How do you usually meet people around here?
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  • Spent all morning comparing fabric suppliers across three different wholesale areas. Prices are all over the place but finally found decent quality at reasonable rates. Anyone else dealing with fabric sourcing right now, what's your experience been like?
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  • I am Onyekachim Frank Eyiuche, popularly known as Kachi, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Bellence Technologies Inc. My journey with Bellence represents more than entrepreneurship. It reflects my passion for engineering, my curiosity about how technology works, and my determination to build something meaningful that can grow beyond me.

    I have always been interested in understanding things from the inside out. Whether it involves writing code, studying blockchain infrastructure, exploring cybersecurity, developing business concepts, or working on technical production systems, I am driven by the desire to understand problems deeply and find ways to solve them. I do not want to limit myself to one industry when there are opportunities to connect different fields through technology and innovation.

    That mindset shapes my role at Bellence. I am responsible for the broader vision, strategic direction, and business development of the company. I work across ideas, technology, research, operations, and venture development, looking at how individual projects can become sustainable businesses within a larger ecosystem. For me, leadership is not simply about holding a title. It is about taking responsibility for the vision, making difficult decisions, identifying opportunities, and continuing to build even when the results are not immediately visible.

    Bellence Technologies Inc. has roots dating back to 2017, with formal incorporation in 2025. What began as an entrepreneurial vision has developed into a broader ambition to build a multi-industry technology group operating across software engineering, fintech, blockchain, event production, electrical and technical engineering, and other areas where innovation can create practical value.

    Through Bellence, I am also developing an ecosystem of ventures, including Arvotix Productions, our gaming production subsidiary. Every venture represents an opportunity to explore a different market, develop specialised solutions, and create value while contributing to the wider direction of the group.

    My approach is hands-on, analytical, and forward-looking. I enjoy working behind the scenes, studying systems, refining ideas, researching opportunities, and thinking about how things can be built better. I understand that meaningful progress takes time, and I believe the strongest businesses are built through a combination of technical knowledge, discipline, sound strategy, collaboration, and consistent execution.

    My ambition for Bellence is to build a company that does not depend on a single idea, industry, or market. I want to develop a strong foundation from Nigeria, build valuable ventures, create opportunities for talented people, and expand into international markets as our capabilities grow.

    Ultimately, my position at Bellence is deeply connected to what I am trying to build. I am not simply interested in starting a company; I am interested in developing an enduring technology group, establishing systems that can operate and grow sustainably, and turning ideas into businesses that create measurable value.

    I am Kachi, the founder and strategic architect behind Bellence Technologies Inc., building at the intersection of engineering, technology, and entrepreneurship with a vision that extends far beyond the present.
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  • Little Africa Eats: Where GZ's African Community Actually Goes for Jollof, Suya & Grocery Runs
    Forget the tourist lists — this is where the community actually eats. Xiaobei (exit Line 5, look for the pedestrian overpass) is still the beating heart, an area where Africans can be found speaking Arabic, Bambara, French, Portuguese, Lingala, Malagasy, Yoruba or Igbo. For grilled fish and cheap suds, regulars head to Moustache Bar — a popular hangout amongst African expats and...
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  • Navigating Guangzhou's Xiaobei Market: A Street-by-Street Guide to African Grocery Stores, Hair Suppliers, and Halal Eateries
    If you have ever stepped off the metro at Xiaobei station and walked up into the open air, you already know the feeling. The smell of grilled suya mixing with fresh bread from a Yemeni bakery, Lingala and Wolof and Arabic all bouncing off each other in the same five metres of pavement, a Nigerian aunty haggling over the price of stockfish while a Guinean trader counts out yuan for a bag of...
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  • How to Open a Business Bank Account in China as a Foreign National: Bank-by-Bank Comparison and Required Documents (2024)
    If you've registered a WFOE (Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise), a joint venture, or a rep office in China, you already know the paperwork doesn't stop once you get your business license. In fact, for many African entrepreneurs and business owners we talk to in the Hafrik community, opening the actual bank account turns out to be the most frustrating part of setting up shop in China — more...
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  • Sourcing from the Chinese market can be overwhelming, just like when I thought I'd found a product that perfectly suited my business this week. Found a factory, negotiated prices... then remembered to check the quality
    Haraka haraka, here's the lesson: Never rush. No matter how great the offer sounds or looks, slow down, inspect the product. I saw an item I wanted that had a tempting price tag but a sampling check showed it wasn't up to par with the desired quality.
    So, as we continue to source our products, remember, always demand for samples first. It's better to take that extra step - inspecting, evaluating, and confirming - to avoid future regrets. Never compromise on quality for the sake of price. Keep your business standards high, no matter the lure.
    #HafrikWisdom #QualityMatters
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  • Zvakanaka,亲朋好友们👋! Let me share with you a personal experience I had this week, which made me think about how tech and finance news really matter, especially for us in the African diaspora. 💡

    I was at a local grocery store, mastering my Chinese when the shopkeeper mentioned that the price of beans has shot up due to a global supply issue. You see, China is a huge place and the news here moves fast. As I struggled with my broken Chinese and checked my phone, I found that there's indeed an ongoing drought in some parts affecting the production greatly. As a regular cook of nsima🥣, I couldn’t hide my concern on how this directly impacts our homes and letsema (everyday) life back home.

    We might be far from our roots, but these big-tech and financial news pieces affect our communities directly. Back there, basic prices such as these decide the livelihood of many. Here, we get a more expensive cup of coffee, but they get a worrying livelihood.

    Technology is integrating all global platforms, seamlessly transporting news, ideas, and sometimes not-so-good news fast. Being aware of these can help us be prepared, help back home, and sometimes even make savvy decisions for our future. We dubbediaspora are a bridge🌍, we care for both sides of this world. Let’s keep up with the news, our families may depend on it down the line. 🙌

    #AfricaConnection #Together
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  • Dumela re Hafrik! This week was a wonder of travel and exploration inside China 🚆. I finally found myself ripping through town on my very own solo regional train journey, something I haven’t managed to do yet. I mean, who designs a high-speed train? The speed, the silence, it's more than I bargained for, but I tell you – the scenic routes glued to the windows brought a smile to my face even as I breezed past them. 🌲🌄

    Checking off the travel bucket list, I decided to visit the local floating market in Chengdu, and what an experience that was! Can you believe there are markets held over lakes, bamboo rafts sailing about? I giggled at the thought of us trying to have our Pula down by the river, selling bokolae straight from the source. 🚣‍♀️💦

    You know, China has its unique charm. I find myself wanting to capture all of it, to understand this diverse land. Truth is, I’ve been experiencing a little bit of the world without ever leaving China. Home is so far yet, here, I feel less of a guest every day. Is this normal?🤔🌏
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  • Hey Hafrik fam 🇨🇳. Ya folks planning to ace the HSK and hunt for those sweet scholarship deals? Lemme know how you're preparing for the exams or if you've found any info on where I could apply for these life-changing opportunities? #HSKprep #scholarshipchase
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