THE NOMINEES FOR
BEST OUTSTANDING MAKEUP BUSINESS AWARD
Zaron
Founder of Zaron Cosmetics Oke Maduewesi is focused on delivering sleek premium quality products at affordable prices to enhance the lifestyle needs of African women.A former Zenith Bank Manager, and an MBA holder from the University of Leeds, Oke Maduewesi built a contemporary innovative cosmetics brand that has grown to have over 25 franchise outlets and 800+ distributors in Nigeria and other African countries, whilst also contributing to the socio-economic development of Nigeria through job creation, enterprise development, strong corporate social responsibility and a business ethos anchored on reputation and trust.
Makeupfair Series
Omolola Faleye is a seasoned Beauty & Events entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in various industries. She holds a certification in Innovation and Strategy from Harvard Extension School. The MakeUp Fair Series (TMUFS), Omolola has revolutionized the beauty industry in Nigeria by providing a credible platform for professionals and businesses to expand exposure boost sales. With an impressive track record of hosting 100 successful events across 13 cities in Nigeria since 2012, Omolola oversees strategy, partnerships and business development for TMUFS.. She has been recognized as one of the Most Innovative Female-Owned businesses by SME100 and nominated for the Beauty Entrepreneur of the Year by the Genevieve Beauty Awards. Driven by a thirst for knowledge, Omolola continuously invests in her professional development,completing courses in Business Management, Digital Marketing, Creative Enterprise, and Project Management, among others. As a passionate mentor, she inspires individuals to follow their dreams and celebrates the success and growth of businesses. Omolola is dedicated to leaving a lasting impact.
Yanga Beauty
Creative, consistent, resilient, passionate, amazing, original, indigenous, and attention to detail were some of the words used by the guests and clients who use the products. Founded in 2014, YangaBeauty has transitioned from being an e-tailer to a conglomerate, manufacturing branded and bespoke beauty products with retail partners across Nigeria and in Ghana, South Africa, Togo, Ivory Coast, the US and the UK.
Beauty by Ad
Known has the quiet storm and the industry mover and shaker, this brand is the 1st of so many different things within the make up industry. Beauty by Ad is owned by Adeola Chizoba Adeymi aka Diiadem. She started modeling and video vixen career in 2008. Later in 2016, the former video girl opened her own brand called Beauty By AD.Following her huge transformation, Diiadem became an influencer for popular fashion and beauty companies. Aside being an influencer, Diiadem is known for her unique fashion style, lifestyle and numerous celebrity friends
Nuban Beauty
A Nigerian based makeup/cosmetics brand dedicated to giving you the very best of makeup and beauty with major focus on providing quality and affordable makeup products designed especially for the African woman. Nuban Beauty was founded by me Stella Ndekile, a Lagos based Medical Laboratory Scientist and makeup artist. Nuban Beauty was born from my great passion for makeup & beauty and the need to provide high quality makeup products with international standard for the African makeup lovers. In order to achieve this dream, she partnered with a Nigerian celebrity makeup artist, Jane Ogu, popularly known as Flawless Faces by Jane. She has been in the makeup/beauty business for 10 years and her expertise took Nuban Beauty to an all new higher
Hegai& Esther
Hagai & Esther Makeup Solutions
Gbemisola Adebayo is founder a position she has held since she founded the small niche photographic makeup artist brand company in 2002. The company has since evolved into a national makeup powerhouse with its vast supply of makeup products made to enhance the unique African features. 2011, Gbemisola pioneered the campaign for makeup hygiene in Nigeria, a social cause that advocated for safe and hygienic practice amongst makeup professionals. Hegai & Esther Studio Suites, a makeup studio suites rental services in Nigeria, set up to foster a collaborative experience among beauty artists and to minimize their upscaling challenges. Gbemisola sits on the board of three companies, Abaolu Farms, MicCom Cables and Wires, and My Gender, My Pride - a nonprofit organization for girls in rural communities.
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