Pearl Ubani is an award-winning beauty entrepreneur and economist who is quickly becoming one of Nigeria’s most visionary beauty voices, with a mission to redefine the African makeup industry. She is the founder of Myria Gee, a trailblazer pioneering makeup manufacturing in Nigeria, by Nigerians, for the world.
Pearl has solidified her business leadership by emerging as the winner of the reality TV entrepreneurship show, The Next Titan Nigeria Season 10 in 2025 and was later honoured as the recipient of the Trailblazer in Beauty, Wellness, and Cosmetics award at the 2026 National MSME Awards.
With the continued success of MyriaGee, alongside her work in public speaking, storytelling, and leading global conversations, Pearl continues to inspire young women to build sustainable wealth through business and lead fearlessly.

Abigail Ebegbuna Oluchi is a Nigerian beauty entrepreneur, cosmetologist, cosmetic formulator, and educator, and the Founder & CEO of Aby Naturals and Organic Products, a Nigerian hair-care and beauty brand established in 2020.
With a growing presence in the beauty and manufacturing industry, Abigail is passionate about developing effective beauty products, advancing local cosmetic manufacturing, and creating opportunities for emerging beauty entrepreneurs. Through Aby Naturals, she oversees product development and the production of hair-care solutions for different hair types, while also offering R&D, product formulation, private-label, white-label, and contract manufacturing services.
She is also the Founder and Lead Tutor of Aby Naturals Formulation School, where she equips aspiring formulators and beauty entrepreneurs with practical knowledge and hands-on skills in cosmetic formulation and product development.
An alumna of the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) and the YALI West Africa Regional Leadership Center, Abigail is currently pursuing an MBA in Business Administration. Her work sits at the intersection of beauty, innovation, entrepreneurship, education, and African manufacturing.
As a wife, mother, woman of faith, and purpose-driven entrepreneur, Abigail is committed to building a globally recognised African beauty brand and contributing meaningfully to the growth of Africa’s beauty and cosmetics industry.

Esther Uzodinma is a creative cultural builder, faith-driven entrepreneur, and passionate storyteller with 7+ years of experience across sales, marketing, media, entertainment and PR, working with global brands and multinationals.
She is the founder of EsteBare, a Nigerian personal-care brand creating innovative hair-removal solutions for melanin-rich skin, born from her personal experience with hirsutism. A selected founder on a global accelerator, Esther brings together culture, technology, storytelling and commercial experience to build EsteBare into a global African heritage brand. She’s building an eco-system where black female founders can believe they can build anything from African soil.

Oyedunmade Otun is the founder of Curls & Tresses, a natural haircare brand dedicated to helping adults and children confidently care for their Afro-textured hair. Inspired by her own natural hair journey, she created the brand to provide effective haircare products, sustainable tools, and practical education that make healthy haircare easier. As a certified Hair Loss Practitioner through the United States Trichology Institute, Oyedunmade is passionate about helping women embrace their natural hair, rock their Afros with confidence, and challenge the negative beliefs surrounding Afro-textured hair.

Sandaram Mohammed is the Founder and CEO of Infused Organics, a natural hair and skincare brand dedicated to ethically sourced, plant-powered wellness. Inspired by her personal journey of healing following a struggle with thyroid dysfunction, she combined rigorous botanical research with ancestral skincare wisdom to formulate authentic, clean beauty solutions.
Honoring a rich African heritage spanning Sierra Leone, Liberia, Ghana, Chad, Sudan, and Nigeria, Mohammed bridges multi-generational traditions with modern cosmetic science. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Industrial and Product Design from Ahmadu Bello University, applying human-centered design principles and meticulous artistic innovation to product development and botanical infusions. Through Infused Organics, she leads a brand celebrated for clean beauty innovation, homegrown excellence, and heritage-led storytelling.

Omotunde Ibironke is a seasoned Media Executive, Project Manager, and Business Strategist with nearly a decade of experience leading cross-functional campaigns across Africa and globally.

She currently serves as the Head of Partnerships and Growth at one of Africa's leading media-tech platform, BellaNaija, where she has successfully project-managed & led high-profile initiatives with Organizations Netflix, GoalKeepers, The Gates Foundation, Global Citizen, and the BellaNaija x The She Tank 'Her Money, Her Power' campaign (to mention a few), driving measurable impact across digital and social platforms.

With a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, she brings a strategic, data-informed lens to media innovation. She is also a digital content creator and skilled event compere, known for building brand saliency across diverse markets.

Passionate about African storytelling and global collaboration, Omotunde continues to shape narratives that connect, inspire, and deliver value.

Eniye Benjamin is a Beauty Entrepreneur, Founder & Creative Director of Body Secrets Africa Group, Certified Cosmetic Formulator, Nutritionist, Cosmetic Manufacturing & Factory Expert, Body Care Specialist, Wellness Expert.

With professional training across the UK, Asia, Nigeria, Dubai and Ghana, she has built expertise across skincare, haircare, perfumes, wellness, nutrition, formulation, product development and manufacturing. She is the visionary behind Body Secrets Africa, a leading African beauty, body care and lifestyle brand with 50+ secured locations and counting across Nigeria, the UAE and Ghana.
Through her growing beauty ecosystem Eniye works across product development, manufacturing, retail, distribution, wellness and beauty education, with collaborating factories and laboratories across Asia and Dubai and warehouses in Nigeria, Dubai and Ghana. Her mission is to create effective, accessible, high-performance beauty, Body care and lifestyle essentials that promotes self-love, self-confidence and self-care

Sasha Sahnoon is a lawyer and the Founder and CEO of Slash Beauty, an award-winning beauty brand committed to quality, innovation, and redefining beauty standards. Sasha launched Slash Beauty in 2018 and has since built it into a trusted name in the beauty industry.
Under her leadership, the brand has been recognized for its impact and innovation, earning Beauty Brand of the Year 2025. Sasha is passionate about building products that fit seamlessly into modern lifestyles while pushing the beauty industry forward through thoughtful innovation and inclusivity.

Favour Braide is the visionary Founder and CEO of FBH Cosmetics, a Port Harcourt-based beauty brand established in 2016. Driven by a passion for beauty, innovation, and excellence, she founded the company with a clear vision: to create high-quality cosmetic products that enhance natural beauty, inspire confidence, and meet the diverse needs of beauty lovers.
Under her leadership, FBH Cosmetics has grown from a locally founded business into a globally recognized beauty brand. The company offers an expanding range of makeup and skincare products designed to deliver quality, performance, and accessibility to customers across different skin types and beauty preferences. Favour Braide’s entrepreneurial journey reflects determination, creativity, resilience, and a strong commitment to building a trusted African beauty brand.
Today, Favour Braide is recognised not only as the Founder and CEO of FBH Cosmetics but also as a passionate beauty entrepreneur dedicated to empowering people through beauty. Her story is one of vision, hard work, and the courage to transform a passion into a growing global brand.

Omobolaji Mogaji is an accomplished beauty brand consultant, educator, and entrepreneur specializing in helping founders build sustainable beauty businesses across Africa. She holds degrees in Mass Communication, Media Management, Brand Management from the University of Valencia, and Marketing from Rome Business School.
Drawing on over seven years of advertising experience, Mogaji founded Rubellite™ Cosmetics and Rubellite™ Hair, establishing a strong track record as an industry expert. Through her consultancy firm, TBE Global, she has guided over 20 cosmetics, skincare, and lifestyle brands in launch positioning, manufacturing, and marketing strategy.
Recognized as the ELOY Innovative Beauty Entrepreneur of the Year and listed among Nigeria’s 40 Under 40 CEOs, she continues to empower emerging beauty entrepreneurs across the continent.

Geraldine Iheme is a lawyer, author, and beauty entrepreneur best known as the Founder and Creative Director of Face Coat Company. She holds a Master’s degree in Oil and Gas Law from the University of Dundee and is the author of the bestselling book Disfigured Emotions.
Drawing on her background in law, media, and literature, Iheme founded Face Coat in 2020 to offer modern women a simpler, effortless approach to makeup through multi-functional products. Under her leadership, the brand has scaled from an Instagram-based Nigerian business into an award-winning cosmetic company serving customers across Africa and international markets. Honored with Cosmetology awards for Best Cosmetic Brand and Best Makeup, Iheme continues to combine creative direction and strategic leadership to drive innovation in African beauty.

Denise Eseimokumoh is the Editor-in-Chief of Marie Claire Nigeria, where she leads the publication’s editorial, creative, and strategic direction. A multidisciplinary creative director, strategist, and cultural entrepreneur, she is known for building editorial systems that balance global brand integrity with sharp cultural relevance, positioning Marie Claire Nigeria as a forward-facing platform shaping conversations across fashion, beauty, and women’s culture in Africa and the diaspora.
Under her leadership, the publication has expanded its global reach and produced high-impact collaborations with institutions and luxury houses including Chanel and Dior. She has also served as a juror for the prestigious Prix d’Excellence de la Beauté Marie Claire, recognising excellence across the global beauty industry.

Dr. Khalimat Moradeyo is a seasoned medical doctor with over four years of clinical experience and a passion for skincare and dermatological wellness. Through her growing social media presence, Dr. Moradeyo educates her audience on the science behind healthy skin, debunks common skincare myths, and empowers people to make informed choices about their skin health.
She bridges the gap between clinical medicine and beauty, leveraging her medical expertise and deep interest in evidence-based skincare to make skin health education accessible, practical, and engaging. Her content focuses on creating awareness around healthy skincare practices and helping her audience better understand their skin, as well as the products and routines they use.
Through her platform, Dr. Moradeyo champions healthy skin, evidence-based practices, and realistic expectations. She is passionate about equipping individuals with the knowledge to care for their skin confidently and make choices that support their overall well-being.

Dr. Adaora Onyilimba is a medical doctor with over 9 years of clinical experience as a general practitioner and two (2) years of hands-on experience in aesthetic medicine. She holds a Diploma in Aesthetic Medicine and has a strong passion for evidence-based, results-driven treatments.

She is skilled in clinical assessment, diagnosis, and management of a wide range of skin concerns, including acne, hyperpigmentation, and skin aging including injectables. With an in-depth understanding of skincare formulations and aesthetic treatments, Dr. Adaora combines medical expertise with aesthetic precision to deliver safe, natural-looking results.

Beyond the clinic, she is a skin-med influencer, using social media to educate, simplify skincare science, and promote healthy, realistic skincare practices.

Dr. Oluwamayowa Timothy (MBBS) is a medical doctor and licensed aesthetic physician specializing in evidence-based cosmetic treatments and dermatological care. She earned her MBBS from Babcock University and holds advanced certifications in facial therapies, cosmetic science, skin peeling, and injectables from Laserderm Aesthetic Academy and Derma Aesthetics.
Currently serving as Clinical Head at Phoenix Dermatology Clinic in Lagos, Dr. Timothy previously practiced at Laserderm Clinics. Widely known as SkinwithDrMay, she bridges clinical practice with public health education through digital content on aesthetic conditions and preventative care. Partnering with global skincare brands including Eucerin, Vaseline, and Uncover, Dr. Timothy remains committed to empowering individuals with the knowledge to make informed decisions for healthier skin.

Dr Adetola Adegoke is an experienced General Practitioner, GP Trainer and Aesthetics Doctor whose work bridges clinical medicine, education and innovation in skin health. With more than a decade in medical practice, she brings a rare combination of frontline clinical insight and entrepreneurial vision.
As the founder of Yokuro Skincare, Dr Adetola has translated her medical expertise into a brand grounded in evidence-based care. Alongside her clinical and business work, she is committed to shaping the next generation of healthcare practitioners.

Dr. Jacinta Amadi is a foreign-trained medical doctor with a Master's degree in Dermatology, the Founder of Skin Health Aesthetics and Dermatological Clinic, and the Nigerian distributor of Matis Paris skincare.

She has extensive training in aesthetic medicine, including specialised laser therapy training in London and other international aesthetic educational programmes. As a passionate advocate for skin health, innovation and continuous medical education, she is dedicated to advancing the standards of dermatological care and medical aesthetics in Nigeria.

Driven by her belief that Nigerian skin deserves world-class care and premium skincare, she introduced Matis Paris to Nigeria to make high-quality professional skincare more accessible.
Through her clinical practice and industry contributions, Dr. Amadi is committed to promoting evidence-based treatments, ethical aesthetic practice and excellence in skincare.

Tomike Adeoye is a Nigerian media personality, actress, and entrepreneur whose career bridges storytelling and strategic leadership across Africa’s entertainment sector. With over a decade of experience in television, partnerships, and creative business, she has delivered high-impact projects that engage diverse audiences.
She gained recognition as Tania on Jenifa’s Diary and as a presenter on EbonyLife TV, where her charisma and professionalism earned industry respect. Today, she combines performance and brand strategy, partnering with leading companies like Meta, Jumia, and Xiaomi to deliver purposeful storytelling and authentic consumer engagement.
Beyond the screen, Tomike co-founded Malliá World, a luxury hair and beauty label, and leads LightHill Studio, a Lagos-based creative hub. She also nurtures her vibrant community of “Family Members,” offering mentorship, masterclasses, and social impact initiatives, reflecting her commitment to innovation and sustainable growth in Africa’s creative economy.

Toyin Odulate is the Founder and CEO of OLORI Cosmetics, an African beauty company taking authentic African haircare and body care to global consumers.

Founded in Lagos in 2015, OLORI was born from Toyin’s family hair-care traditions and has evolved into a modern beauty company spanning textured haircare and body care, with products sold across Africa and in the US. At the heart of OLORI is the research, development and use of African ingredients as a core component of its formulations, bringing Africa’s botanical resources and beauty traditions into products designed for today’s global consumer.

An experienced consumer goods executive, Toyin brings nearly two decades of leadership experience across L’Oréal, MTN Nigeria, Accenture and Danone, where she held senior commercial and strategic roles across Africa. She currently also serves on the boards of AB InBev (International Breweries Plc) and Afrinvest West Africa Limited, and as a Board Observer at Daystar Power Group.

Fluent in French and Yoruba, Toyin holds a degree in Environmental Engineering from Temple University and an MBA from INSEAD (France and Singapore).

Omotoke Famojuro is a beauty entrepreneur, skincare professional, and founder of Ebun Derma, with over 14 years of experience in the beauty industry. Her journey began in makeup before transitioning into professional skincare, driven by a passion to contribute meaningfully to the growth of Nigeria’s beauty industry.

A defining moment in her career was attending the Beauty Therapy Institute Lagos, an experience that changed the trajectory of her professional journey. She went on to obtain two internationally recognised qualifications, CIDESCO and ITEC, which deepened her knowledge and shaped her approach to professional skincare.

With a strong commitment to raising the standards of the Nigerian beauty industry, Omotoke has built her career around a simple philosophy: beauty businesses must deliver real value, not just sell products. She is passionate about innovation, product efficacy, consumer education, and creating beauty experiences that earn trust. Through Ebun Derma, she is building a Nigerian skincare brand with the ambition to compete confidently on a global stage, while championing quality, client loyalty, and community building.

Ngozi Ezeka-Atta is a licensed cosmetic scientist, CIDESCO-certified medical aesthetician, and founder of Jagabeauty Skincare and SKINN
Aesthetic Clinic. Her journey began in 2007 as a makeup artist, training 500+ professionals before transitioning into skincare innovation.
Inspired by personal skin challenges, she launched science-backed products using African ingredients, now sold across Nigeria, Africa, Europe, and the U.S.
Named among Africa’s 100 Most Inspirational Female Founders (2024), she continues to champion safe, inclusive beauty and empower women globally.

Adeagbo Taiwo Zainab is the Founder and Creative Director of Rawbloom Skincare, a Nigerian skincare brand dedicated to creating effective, thoughtfully formulated skincare products with a passion for beauty, innovation,and local manufacturing.

Joy Erekosima has worked long enough in skincare to know that good results don’t come from doing more; they come from deciding better.
She is the founder of Soibi Botanicals and Soibi Aesthetic Clinic, an ITEC and CIDESCO-licensed aesthetician, beauty entrepreneur, educator, speaker and mentor. Joy works at the intersection of skincare, beauty business and personal development.
She helps women take better care of their skin, build meaningful beauty businesses and grow into the women they are becoming, bringing together practical expertise, education and intentional growth. Through her work, Joy has built a community around skin health, responsible skincare, entrepreneurship and intentional growth, helping women develop the knowledge, confidence and clarity to build lives and businesses they are proud of. She speaks on skincare, beauty, entrepreneurship, personal growth, confidence, purpose and becoming.

Tomike Adeoye is a Nigerian media personality, actress, and entrepreneur whose career bridges storytelling and strategic leadership across Africa’s entertainment sector. With over a decade of experience in television, partnerships, and creative business, she has delivered high-impact projects that engage diverse audiences.
She gained recognition as Tania on Jenifa’s Diary and as a presenter on EbonyLife TV, where her charisma and professionalism earned industry respect. Today, she combines performance and brand strategy, partnering with leading companies like Meta, Jumia, and Xiaomi to deliver purposeful storytelling and authentic consumer engagement.
Beyond the screen, Tomike co-founded Malliá World, a luxury hair and beauty label, and leads LightHill Studio, a Lagos-based creative hub. She also nurtures her vibrant community of “Family Members,” offering mentorship, masterclasses, and social impact initiatives, reflecting her commitment to innovation and sustainable growth in Africa’s creative economy.

Nana Amobi Chambers is a Ghanaian beauty innovator, serial entrepreneur, and Co-Founder of Rooted and Polish’d. Beginning her entrepreneurial journey in 2016 with Accra’s premier nail studio Polish’d, she went on to establish Hair Rack in 2019, specializing in premium products for African hair textures.
In 2026, she launched Rooted, a clean, science-led nail and body care brand featuring HEMA-free formulations designed for deep skin tones, which earned recognition from Allure as a top Black-owned skincare brand.
Educated at Kennesaw State University and alumna of executive programs at Cornell and Stanford Seed, Chambers leverages her background to build culturally resonant, high-growth beauty brands distributed across West Africa, North America, and Europe.

Hafsat Bamidele Bakare is a veteran nail care pioneer, industry educator, and Founder of The Nailscope Limited. Starting her career in 1993, she trained at the prestigious Nail Studio in Ikoyi before establishing her salon in 1996, which operated for 30 years before expanding into a premier professional beauty supply business.
Bakare has undertaken advanced international training, including a master Gel Nail application program in Germany. A key figure in beauty education, she has conducted specialized workshops for associations such as LABHCA and NASHCO, receiving civic and industry honors for her contributions. Today, she supports the African beauty ecosystem by importing and distributing high-quality nail care products, equipping professionals with the tools and standards to elevate their practice.

Irene Syrimis is the Executive Director at The Nail Studio Ltd. She has over 20 years of experience in the beauty industry and brings a wealth of practical knowledge and expertise to the field. Trained as both a lawyer and sociologist she has developed a strong understanding of the business and personal aspects of the industry.
Passionate about continuous learning she regularly attends beauty courses, training programmes and seminars. She has also served on various panels both locally and internationally.

Layo Ogunbanwo is a seasoned product strategist and entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience building impactful digital products across Africa, Latin America, and the U.S. She is the visionary behind Splice, an all-in-one booking, payment, and management platform tailored for beauty and wellness businesses in Africa. Splice has empowered over 1000 Nigerian salons and spas, serving 200,000+ clients since its public launch in October 2024
Before launching Splice, Layo served as VP of Product Strategy at PiggyVest, West Africa’s leading savings and investment platform, where she helped scale its product adoption and user engagement. Her career also includes pivotal product leadership roles at Nubank (largest digital bank in the world) and Axxess (a U.S. healthcare-tech provider), collectively touching more than 100 million users across continents
Layo is a founding member of the Feminist Coalition, championing women’s rights and gender equality in Nigeria. She is also the host of the Beyond Beauty Podcast, a weekly series empowering salon and spa founders through candid conversations on business pain points - from no-shows to pricing strategies.
Outside of her professional pursuits, Layo is an avid reader, beauty lover, tennis player, and restaurant enthusiast.

Neya Kalu is a Nigerian business executive, lawyer, entrepreneur and philanthropist. She is Chairman of The Sun Nigeria, Vice Chairman of Sun Heavens Hotels and Resorts, and Founder/CEO of Basecoat, a chain of nail salons in Nigeria.
She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Law and an MSc in Financial Services Management from the University of Buckingham, UK. With over 12 years of experience across banking, shipping and business, Neya has led teams and implemented strategic initiatives across diverse industries.
Since launching Basecoat in 2019, she has built the brand around exceptional beauty experiences and self-care. Passionate about women’s empowerment and social development, Neya contributes to the OUK Foundation’s work supporting the Sustainable Development Goals. She is also an avid reader with a particular love for African literature.

Tomike Adeoye is a Nigerian media personality, actress, and entrepreneur whose career bridges storytelling and strategic leadership across Africa’s entertainment sector. With over a decade of experience in television, partnerships, and creative business, she has delivered high-impact projects that engage diverse audiences.
She gained recognition as Tania on Jenifa’s Diary and as a presenter on EbonyLife TV, where her charisma and professionalism earned industry respect. Today, she combines performance and brand strategy, partnering with leading companies like Meta, Jumia, and Xiaomi to deliver purposeful storytelling and authentic consumer engagement.
Beyond the screen, Tomike co-founded Malliá World, a luxury hair and beauty label, and leads LightHill Studio, a Lagos-based creative hub. She also nurtures her vibrant community of “Family Members,” offering mentorship, masterclasses, and social impact initiatives, reflecting her commitment to innovation and sustainable growth in Africa’s creative economy.

Medplus is the leading retail pharmacy chain in Nigeria with over 155 stores nationwide. His expertise includes managing digital transformation and strategic growth at Medplus, where he also oversees corporate finance and investor relations. He was instrumental to Medplus securing growth capital from Private Equity Investor Verod Capital. Prior to this, he worked at Flutterwave, the Pan African payments company where he managed growth for SME's.

He holds a BSc in Mechanical Engineering and Management from MIT. Ife is also an active angel investor on the continent in Silicon Valley and the Nigerian tech scene. He is a graduate of the Owner Manager Programme at Lagos Business School. He is an avid tennis/padel player and supporter of young African artists and athletes.

Mr. Chinedu Okoye is the Managing Director of Chisuf Ventures Ltd, a leading Nigerian beauty and cosmetics distribution company with over 20 years of nationwide impact.
A visionary business leader, he has brought innovation and structure to Nigeria’s deep trade while upholding consumer safety as his foremost priority. His commitment to authenticity and excellence inspired the creation of Perfect Trust Beauty and Wellness, a thriving retail network of nearly 300 team members, 15 official stores, and over 50 retail partnerships across the country.

This achievement reflects his dedication to bridging the gap between global beauty innovation and local market realities through exclusive distributorships, robust routes to market, and an uncompromising devotion to product authenticity. As a market reformer, Mr. Okoye continues to drive a legacy built on trust, innovation, and service excellence — ensuring that the Nigerian beauty industry evolves with integrity, and an unwavering focus with the consumer at its heart.

Alex Frank Okonkwo is a visionary entrepreneur, business leader, and Chairman and Co-Founder of Giddy & Claire Cosmetics Limited, a fast-growing company in Africa’s fragrance and cosmetics industry.

For more than nine years, he has helped lead the company’s growth from an ambitious startup into an expanding beauty business with a strong distribution footprint across Africa, particularly West Africa. Under his leadership, Giddy & Claire has focused on identifying market opportunities, developing commercially successful products, and building fragrance brands that connect with diverse consumers.

The company’s portfolio includes notable brands such as Storm and the Genie Collection, which have become strong performers in the fragrance market and key contributors to its growth. As Giddy & Claire approaches its tenth year, Okonkwo continues to drive its ambition to compete successfully in the global cosmetics market.

Chidiebere Okonkwo is a fragrance entrepreneur, business executive, and CEO and Co-Founder of Giddy & Claire Cosmetics Limited, a Nigerian fragrance and cosmetics company with a growing presence across West Africa. He co-founded the company with his brother and business partner, Alex Frank Okonkwo, more than nine years ago to build a beauty company serving African consumers while competing in the wider fragrance market.

As CEO, Chidiebere leads commercial growth, operations, product development, and market expansion. A dedicated fragrance enthusiast, he has developed extensive knowledge of perfume, fragrance composition, notes, accords, and scent profiles, with a refined ability to recognise individual fragrance characteristics.

His leadership combines product expertise with commercial execution across fragrance development, business strategy, sales, distribution, and expansion. Giddy & Claire’s portfolio includes Storm and the Genie Collection. As the company approaches its tenth year, he remains focused on strengthening its portfolio and expanding African fragrance brands.

Subuola Oyeleye is an entrepreneur, beauty industry leader, and the Founder and CEO of Beauty Hut Africa, a fast-growing beauty retail and distribution company transforming access to beauty products across Africa. With a strong background in skincare and beauty commerce, Subuola has built her career around connecting consumers with quality, authentic beauty products while creating opportunities for brands to scale within the African market.
Through Beauty Hut Africa, she has expanded beyond traditional beauty retail to create a platform spanning skincare, makeup, haircare, fragrance, and personal care. The company works to improve access to both global and African beauty brands, responding to the evolving needs of Africa’s rapidly growing beauty market.
Under her leadership, Beauty Hut Africa continues to strengthen its position within Africa’s beauty ecosystem, combining retail, distribution, technology, and brand-building to shape the future of beauty commerce on the continent.

Tomike Adeoye is a Nigerian media personality, actress, and entrepreneur whose career bridges storytelling and strategic leadership across Africa’s entertainment sector. With over a decade of experience in television, partnerships, and creative business, she has delivered high-impact projects that engage diverse audiences.
She gained recognition as Tania on Jenifa’s Diary and as a presenter on EbonyLife TV, where her charisma and professionalism earned industry respect. Today, she combines performance and brand strategy, partnering with leading companies like Meta, Jumia, and Xiaomi to deliver purposeful storytelling and authentic consumer engagement.
Beyond the screen, Tomike co-founded Malliá World, a luxury hair and beauty label, and leads LightHill Studio, a Lagos-based creative hub. She also nurtures her vibrant community of “Family Members,” offering mentorship, masterclasses, and social impact initiatives, reflecting her commitment to innovation and sustainable growth in Africa’s creative economy.

Fatima Babakura is an award-winning Nigerian entrepreneur and the founder of Yerwa Secrets, a fragrance brand built on a simple belief: great scent is universal. Guided by the tagline sharing culture through perfumery, her fragrances are inspired by travel and the traditions she encounters — drawing on her own Kanuri heritage, where perfumery has long been woven into cultural life. Through Yerwa Secrets, she brings that heritage to the world while creating economic opportunity for women, equipping them with the resources to build sustainable livelihoods.

An entrepreneur across beauty and fashion — she is also the founder of the luxury accessories brand Timabee — Fatima is a Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 honoree and cover star who has delivered a TEDx talk and, through a partnership with Harvard University, saw her fragrances featured in the university's event swag bags. A sought-after speaker and mentor, she champions creativity, cultural connection, and the power of fragrance to reveal what we all have in common.

Adewale Aladejana is the founder of Sapphire Scents. Nigeria’s foremost perfume and scenting company which he started In 2015 with N30,000.

Today, Sapphire Scents has over 2000 distributors in 30 states of Nigeria, the UK, USA, Ireland, Ghana, Cameroon, Benin, Cote D’Ivoire, Cyprus and South Korea and Austria.

In 2017, Adewale was voted one of 100 most influential Nigerians and also one of the top 100 Young African Entrepreneurs. In 2018, he was voted Entrepreneur of the year and was interviewed by the BBC.

Sapphire Scents has also been ranked as one of the top 100 growing businesses in Nigeria. In 2019, he was featured in the prestigious online website; The Entrepreneur.com and on Forbes.com

In 2020 Sapphire Scents was listed on fragrantica.com the prestigious perfume website. In the last 10 years Sapphire Scents has become one of the most popular and widely appreciated Nigerian perfume brand and scenting company.This has earned him global media attention. And he was featured on CGTN and DW Germany and in 2025 Wale Jana was featured as the first African perfumer on fragrantica.com.

Olamide “Lami” Olopoenia is an interior designer, fragrance creative and the founder of LOHN, a Lagos-based fragrance and lifestyle house.
With a creative practice rooted in scent, space and storytelling, she explores how fragrance can shape atmosphere, evoke memory and transform the way we experience our surroundings.
Her work brings together contemporary African luxury, art and design, creating sensory experiences that feel both deeply personal and distinctly modern.

Eyitayo Oyindamola Idowu (Thayour B) is a Nigerian entrepreneur and creative founder, and the founder of Jan Deux, a luxury fragrance house, and The Body Magic, a wellness and lifestyle brand. Her work sits at the intersection of beauty, culture, lifestyle and entrepreneurship, with a focus on building brands that feel distinctive, intentional and deeply connected to the people they serve. Through her ventures, Thayour has developed a perspective on what it takes to build, grow and sustain modern consumer brands in today’s market.

Deola Abela Inyang is a visionary artist and olfactory curator reshaping Africa’s sensory landscape through scent, art and culture. She is the founder of ABELA®️ WORLD LIMITED and the ABELA®️ CENTRE FOR OLFACTORY ART in Lagos, the first of its kind in Sub-Saharan Africa, leading a groundbreaking movement in olfactory education, cultural preservation and immersive sensory experiences.

With over two decades of expertise in research, strategy and brand management, Deola launched ABELA®️ World in 2016 and founded the ABELA®️ Centre in 2020 to reawaken Africa’s sensory heritage and inspire a deeper engagement with our sense of smell. Through immersive installations, education and storytelling, she invites us to rediscover scent as a vital part of our identity and artistic language.

She is the pioneer of Afro-Baroque Perfumery®️, a sensory movement she birthed that fuses ancestral African olfactory memory with rebellious Baroque grandeur. As a perfumer, storyteller and cultural visionary, her works stir the soul, reclaim forgotten scent histories and mirror emotional truths where language fails.

Through ABELA®️ World, she has built an artistic category of her own, one that history will remember not as a trend, but as a transformation. At the heart of her vision is a commitment to mentorship and cultural advocacy.

Tomike Adeoye is a Nigerian media personality, actress, and entrepreneur whose career bridges storytelling and strategic leadership across Africa’s entertainment sector. With over a decade of experience in television, partnerships, and creative business, she has delivered high-impact projects that engage diverse audiences.
She gained recognition as Tania on Jenifa’s Diary and as a presenter on EbonyLife TV, where her charisma and professionalism earned industry respect. Today, she combines performance and brand strategy, partnering with leading companies like Meta, Jumia, and Xiaomi to deliver purposeful storytelling and authentic consumer engagement.
Beyond the screen, Tomike co-founded Malliá World, a luxury hair and beauty label, and leads LightHill Studio, a Lagos-based creative hub. She also nurtures her vibrant community of “Family Members,” offering mentorship, masterclasses, and social impact initiatives, reflecting her commitment to innovation and sustainable growth in Africa’s creative economy.

Mimi Whyte Femi is a globally trained aesthetician, beauty entrepreneur and Founder of Skin Therapy Beauty and Spa, one of Nigeria’s leading beauty and wellness brands. Her journey began as a teenager navigating acne, inspiring her to master the science behind skincare and build solutions that help people feel confident in their skin.

Certified by leading international institutions in advanced laser procedures and aesthetic therapies, Mimi has pioneered melanin-focused skincare and introduced world-class aesthetic technology to Nigeria. Under her leadership, Skin Therapy has grown to three branches across Abuja, Lagos and Port Harcourt and serves customers across Africa and internationally.
Beyond business, Mimi is a passionate advocate for women’s advancement and entrepreneurship. Through mentorship, professional training and coaching, she equips aspiring beauty professionals with practical skills and pathways to sustainable careers.
Her work has earned recognition from Forbes, TEDx Maitama Women, Leading Ladies Africa, Lioness of Africa and HerStory International.

Abimbola Fasoranti is the Managing Director of Hair by Beesroots, a Nigerian premium human hair extension and wig brand she founded in 2010. With over 16 years of experience in the beauty and hair industry, she has built the brand around quality, luxury, customisation and personalised customer experiences.
Her entrepreneurial journey began by selling hair from her car, eventually growing Hair by Beesroots into an established beauty business. Abimbola oversees the company’s operations, including hair sourcing, product development and customer service, with a focus on delivering high-quality, durable and natural-looking hair products.
A participant in the 2025 CEIBS Women Entrepreneurship & Leadership for Africa programme, she continues to expand her expertise in business structure, leadership and international collaboration, while exploring opportunities for stronger China–Africa business partnerships.

Ugo started his career in 1998 as a stylist and he later floated his own salon called: MAKE ME BEAUTY PLACE in 2004, now the best beauty salon in Nigeria. Since then his ingenuity in hair style creation has seeing him all over the world, where he was interviewed by CNN crew and aired on CNN “Quest Mean Business” by Richard Quest, styling hair for different top designers, models, actress and superstars.
His creative hair style is seen all over the Magazines, TV stations, Movies, Musical Videos, Beauty Products packs and weaves and attachments packs alike. In March 2017 L’Oearl, in the same partnership with Make Me opened L’oreal Professional African Salon Institute with Nigeria’s most travelled and award winning best hair stylist in Nigeria, Ugochukwu Igbokwe at the helm of affair
He is a man who is committed to his mission and vision. He is one hair stylist with a difference. Like he would always say (The least I can offer is to meet my client expectation).

Kufre Nnah (popularly known as Mr. Kay) is the Founder and CEO of Kayzplace Barbershop, widely recognized as one of Nigeria’s leading luxury grooming destinations.

After serving a seven-year apprenticeship and relocating to Lagos with just N5,000, Nnah launched his first salon in Lekki in 2012. Over more than a decade, he transformed Kayzplace into a multi-branch brand across Lagos and Akwa Ibom state. Nnah elevated male grooming by introducing luxury amenities, including VIP executive lounges and interactive game centers designed to eliminate customer wait-time friction.

Today, Nnah leads over 70 staff members and serves a high-profile clientele of top politicians and major African entertainment icons, including Wizkid, Davido, and 2Face Idibia.

Laila Cadne-Rahman is a multidisciplinary beauty entrepreneur, editorial makeup artist, visual director, and Founder of Cadne Skin. Renowned for her high-concept editorial work, film artistry, and visual design, she has established a distinguished presence across the West African beauty, fashion, and contemporary art landscapes.
Building on years of hands-on artistry with cultural icons and global editorial projects, Cadne-Rahman launched Cadne Skin to deliver clean, results-oriented skincare products tailored for melanin-rich skin. Her artistic portfolio includes major cover shoots, film productions, and conceptual exhibitions like Beauty In Its Time.
Combining clinical skincare formulation with creative vision, Cadne-Rahman continues to push industry boundaries, redefining modern African beauty standards through both holistic skin health and expressive visual storytelling.

Tomike Adeoye is a Nigerian media personality, actress, and entrepreneur whose career bridges storytelling and strategic leadership across Africa’s entertainment sector. With over a decade of experience in television, partnerships, and creative business, she has delivered high-impact projects that engage diverse audiences.
She gained recognition as Tania on Jenifa’s Diary and as a presenter on EbonyLife TV, where her charisma and professionalism earned industry respect. Today, she combines performance and brand strategy, partnering with leading companies like Meta, Jumia, and Xiaomi to deliver purposeful storytelling and authentic consumer engagement.
Beyond the screen, Tomike co-founded Malliá World, a luxury hair and beauty label, and leads LightHill Studio, a Lagos-based creative hub. She also nurtures her vibrant community of “Family Members,” offering mentorship, masterclasses, and social impact initiatives, reflecting her commitment to innovation and sustainable growth in Africa’s creative economy.

Dr. Beatrice Ige (Dr. Bea) is a leading Nigerian medical doctor, aesthetic dermatologist, and the founder of Brich Aesthetics Clinic located in Ikoyi, Lagos.She specializes in non-surgical skin rejuvenation, facial anatomy, and advanced cosmetic injection techniques.

Her medical practice focuses on natural-looking enhancements and regenerative skin treatments under the philosophy that true aesthetics reveal rather than transform.

Beyond her clinical work, she is a speaker, media voice, and advocate for mental health, women's empowerment, and SME growth.

Dr. Chidinma Akpa Pheoby, popularly known as Dr. Dinma, is a Nigerian medical doctor, aesthetic and cosmetic surgeon, and healthcare entrepreneur with a growing footprint in beauty, wellness and aesthetic medicine.

She is the founder of CGE Healthcare, where she leads a multidisciplinary practice spanning cosmetic surgery, medical aesthetics, surgical aftercare and skin health. Her clinical interests include body contouring, facial rejuvenation and aesthetic surgery, supported by continuous international training and a strong emphasis on patient safety and quality of care.

Beyond clinical practice, Dr. Dinma is passionate about advancing standards within the aesthetic healthcare industry. She is an educator, speaker and advocate for responsible cosmetic medicine, and has contributed to conversations around surgical safety, body image, beauty, patient education and women’s wellbeing.

Through her work, she continues to build at the intersection of medicine, beauty, entrepreneurship and leadership, with a vision to contribute meaningfully to the future of healthcare in Africa.

Dr. Fola David is a Nigerian medical doctor, visual artist, and internationally recognised hyperrealist artist known for combining medicine, creativity, and visual storytelling. His unique ability to translate human anatomy and beauty into art has earned him recognition both in Nigeria and internationally.

Beyond her clinical work, she is a speaker, media voice, and advocate for mental health, women's empowerment, and SME growth.

Beyond medicine and art, he has built a strong platform using creativity to celebrate African identity and culture, inspiring audiences through his distinctive visual approach.

Freda Edewor Francis is a dvnamic entrepreneur and visionary leader in the aesthetics and wellness industry. As Executive Director of Medizone Nigeria and CEO of Oasis Medspa, one of Lagos's premier aesthetic and wellness clinics she brings a unique blend of business acumen, industry expertise, and a deep passion for advancing aesthetic medicine in Nigeria.

Her strategic leadership has been pivotal in positioning Medizone Nigeria as a trusted distributor of world class medical aesthetic technologies across West Africa, empowering clinics and practitioners with cutting edge solutions and unparalleled support

George Chabtini is a pioneer in medical aesthetics based in Nigeria and a graduate of Regent's University London. He is the founder of Afrimed International, a Lagos-based company that launched as Nigeria's first full-fledged aesthetic solutions distributor and now represents more than 18 exclusive brands.
As a first mover in the market, Mr Chabtini and Afrimed have reshaped Nigeria's aesthetic medicine industry. The company brings leading international brands into the country and pairs them with training and technical support, raising standards of practice and making treatments available locally that many Nigerians once travelled abroad for. Its pioneering role was commended at its launch by the Minister of State for Health at the time, Dr Tunji Alausa.
Today, Afrimed works with more than 500 aesthetic and beauty providers, offering complete solutions that include equipment maintenance and after-sales support, ongoing training, and marketing assistance. Mr Chabtini is also an active voice on the industry's growth, noting that Nigeria's aesthetic clinics have grown from about 300–400 to nearly 1,000 in three years, and he called for better regulation and greater consumer awareness to sustain that growth.

Adaeze Aduaka is a seasoned television presenter, event compere and red-carpet host, recognised for her engaging presence, elegance and ability to connect with audiences. She was nominated for OAP of the Year at The Future Awards Africa 2025, further highlighting her growing influence in the media and entertainment space.

Beyond television, Adaeze is the founder of Xandora Beauty, a skincare brand dedicated to providing effective, result-driven solutions that support healthy, confident skin.

Through her media career and YouTube platform, Adaeze is passionate about empowering women to build confidence, embrace self-development and embody elegance in every area of life. Her work sits at the intersection of media, beauty and personal development, using her platform to inspire women to become more intentional about how they look, live and show up in the world.