The beauty industry in Nigeria has taken a major leap over
the years. Many women carved a niche for themselves in this field and have not
looked back since then. They are relentlessly making global recognitions and impacts
and are major sources of inspiration to the younger generation.
Oke is an Economics graduate from Edo State University,
Ekpoma. She was challenged after she lost her husband in a plane crash and was
left with a toddler and seven months pregnancy. She braced up herself to the trials
when she went back to work as a senior manager in Zenith Bank. She worked extra
hard and went ahead to pursue her MBA in the University of Leeds. It was there
she got intrigued when she read stories of entrepreneurs and global brands and it
aroused her entrepreneurial spirit which gave birth to Zaron Cosmetics.
TARA FELA DUROTOYE…
The 38 year old and mother of 3, is a Law graduate who turned
her passion into the business it is today. She pioneered the bridal makeup
profession in Nigeria. Mrs Durotoye was awarded the Africa SMME Award and the
Entrepreneur award in South Africa respectively in 2007; and was enlisted as
one of 20 Young Power Women in Africa by Forbes in 2013. House of Tara beauty
products range from Inspired perfume, Tara Orekelewa and H.I.P beauty range.
BUNMI OYENIYI…
Bunmi is the gorgeous lady behind the Unveil MUP and
proprietress of Unveil Institute. She is a graduate of Estate Management from
Obafemi Awolowo University. Her love for beauty made her abandon her profession
for a career in makeup. The flare came up when she did her first bridal makeup and
everyone was astonished at a fantastic job done. She went further to obtain
more knowledge from House of Tara, did a Diploma in Makeup Artistry, London and
School of Beauty and Makeup Forever, Dubai. Having started career in Makeup in
her house, Unveil MUP is now a global brand.
KEMI IMEVBORE UWAGA...
She is the brain behind Kemikings Inc which was created 2002
and started officially in 2003. The Nigerian born-UK based sharpened her skills
in makeup from West Thames College with a Diploma in Beauty and Arts, London
and London College of Beauty Therapy respectively. She also partook in Sam Fine
Beauty Master Class, London. The 32 year old was nominated twice for best
makeup outfit and Winner of the Beauty Icon Award for BEEFTA Awards and WEAN
Awards for Nigeria.
ONYINYE CARTER...
The daughter of a billionaire is the CEO of MUD Cosmetics
Nigeria. She is also the co-founder of Belleza cosmetics with her sister (Chinny).
TONI PAYNE...
The CEO of Toni Payne Cosmetics had always loved
playing with colours and makeup application and this birthed her makeup line. The
ex-wife of the Nigerian artiste, 9ce, studied Video Digital Arts in US and
worked at Sun Labs-a cosmetics manufacturing lab where the urge to start her
own company began. She started with care line called Clasee before her makeup
line.
BANKE MESHIDA LAWAL...
As a child, Banke loved arts- drawing, painting, mixing
colours and creating designs. She derived pleasure in making people beautiful
but wanted to be a diplomat. The English graduate from University of Lagos,
currently has makeup line (BMPro), Training School and an Online Magazine. She
has worked with prominent women like Mariam Babaginda, Mrs Titi Atiku, Dame
Patience Jonathan, Dame Fashola, Oluremi Tinubu amongst others.
AMINA SAGOE...
Amina created Emmaus Beauty as a solution to her skin
problem…Keratosis Pilaris. Her quest for this set her on a journey to find
natural care regimen to improve her condition. Emmaus beauty is a natural
skincare line that makes use of plant cell technology to give relief to those
with skin disorders such as body acne, eczema, ingrown hairs, uneven
complexions, psoriasis, keratosis pilaris and other skin condition. The Business
Administration graduate was selected by Virgin Atlantic as the Business Person
on the Rise.
You could be the next if you would listen to your heart...the world is waiting for you
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