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  • Lola Maja renews love for make-up at 41

    Celebrity make-up artist Lola Maja-Okojevoh, who turned 41 last Saturday, has renewed her love for make-up.

    Lola who is the CEO of Sacred Beauty, declared this on the eve of her 41st birthday when she posted her pictures on Instagram.

    “I wonder if I’ll still be this hot when I’m 41,” wrote Lola who was born in Nigeria on January 26, 1978.

    “Guess I’ll find out in a few hours!! So what did you get me? If you forgot my birthday last year it’s ok.. I’m still accepting 40th birthday presents for the next 10 years… id love to sound all humble and say something deep like “Don’t buy me anything.. I have everything I need in life” .. but really.. when they stop launching new makeup I’ll stop buying makeup.. But then there’s always food.. or wigs.

    “Apparently. One day I’ll grow up.. (apparently).. maybe tomorrow.. I’ll think about it.

    “But really.. what colours should I try this year I’m stuck for inspiration? I’ve been colouring my hair since I was 14.. sob.. is it time to be.. *gulp* .. normal!!!?? Let’s go!”

    Lola specialises in special effects and has worked on major films such as ‘The Figurine’ and ‘October 1.’ And in 2015, she won the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Award (AMVCA) in the “Best Make-up’ category for ‘October 1.’ Lola, who is also a massage therapist and beauty tutor, has worked with major fashion events and done make-up for celebrities like Genevieve Nnaji and Tiwa Savage.

  • Nigeria meets the world at Beauty Africa 2016.

    Last week, the Landmark Event Center in the upscale Victoria Island axis of Lagos witnessed a deluge of beauty enthusiasts, professionals, and businessmen and women from different parts of the globe for the 2016 edition of Beauty Africa Exhibitions and Conferences. It held from Thursday October 6 to Saturday October 8. Surprisingly, the Beauty Expo saw a large turn-out of men in an industry event that caters mostly to the female folk, probably because the Nigerian beauty and wellness market is projected to be worthabout $3 billion by 2017 in a 2012 report by Euro monitor. The three day event had in attendance beauty professionals from Africa and beyond, and showcased the latest beauty, wellness, aesthetics, and anti-aging trends, products, brands, and techniques from all over the world to the African market.

    In attendance were leading local and international experts in the beauty industry to share their experiences through business strategy discussions, live demonstrations and open discussions, thereby  feeding attendees from their deep well of knowledge of the industry garnered over the years.  Industry veterans spanning the arts of Make-up, skincare, hair care, wellness, and beauty like Banke Meshida-Lawal, Mochedda, Ezinne Alfa, Fatima Mamza, Nibi Lawson, Lola Maja, Bimpe Onakoya, Olajide David-Okerayi, Pamela Bello-Olatunji, Marco Lewis, Mimi Marwa, Joyce Jacobs, David Sucre, Daboju Michael-Ogboru, Louisa Kinoshi, Lola OJ, Doranne Beauty, Chika Ozor, Seyi Ayinla, Wondrous Carter Brown, and Rhema Akabuogu gave their all as panelists and/or speakers.

    Organisers of the event, Informa Life Sciences Exhibitions say that the annual event is an opportunity to bring the world to Nigeria, and Nigeria to the world. Life Sciences Group Africa Director: Jamie Hill, speaking of the organizations reason for holding the annual event which is in its fourth edition stated, “It is a platform for international businesses to gain entry to Nigeria, and Nigerian firms to showcase their market.”

    It also enabled beauty professionals across Africa and beyond to meet, network, source suppliers, improve/increase their knowledge base, while learning the latest beauty trends, techniques, and technologies from both local and international experts to improve their business success, and acumen.

    The first day of the three day event had five top beauty professionals giving presentations with live demonstrations. First was Abuja based make-up artiste; Fatima Mamza with a live presentation tagged Nigerian Bridals, Nibi Lawson gave an enlightening demonstration and talk on Building a healthy hair regimen, Olajide David Okerayi was next with a demonstration tagged Fresh Faces, Marco Louis spoke about International trends in his hour long presentation. Pamela-Belo Olatunji gave a live demonstration in her presentation titled Skin exfoliation: a case for chemical peels.

    Friday 7 October day 2 of the conference opened with a panel of discussants made up Banke Meshida- Lawal, Daboju Michael-Ogboru, Louisa Kinoshi, Lola OJ, Mochedda Doranne Beauty, Chika Uzor and Seyi Ayinla deliberating on the topic The Beauty Business Forum: A focus on brand building, digital influencers and marketing strategies moderated by Ezinne Alfa. Other presentations were The Authentic Nigerian Look by Banke Meshida-Lawal, SFX Creative by Lola Maja, Classic Midcentury Glamour with a modern twist by Bimpe Onakoya, and Pamela Bello-Olatunji with Skincare: Microdermabrasion.

    The final day of the event had Mimi Marwa speaking on Skincare and Henna, Carter Brown spoke on Short Hair Styling, Joyce Jacobs gave a presentation on Top Make-up trends, Rhema Akabogu spoke on Reformation: The Art of Highlights and Lowlights, Getting the perfect glow by David Sucre.

    As the event came to an end, attendees were quick to give feedback on having their expectations surpassed even as they look forward to forthcoming editions. Some of the attendees said, “Given the great turnout with last year’s Beauty Africa, I am super excited to be a part of this incredible platform again. Africa is booming when it comes to our fast growing beauty industry. For MAC to have the stage to share our fashion and backstage knowledge is truly a privilege,” said Marco Louis, Resident Senior Artist MAC Cosmetics Sub Saharan Africa.

  • Lola Maja launches make-up competition

    Lola Maja launches make-up competition

    Renowned make-up artist, Lola Maja-Okojevoh, over the weekend, launched a make-up competition for Nigerian make-up artists as part of her signature series. She calls it Sacred Artistry Creative Competition.

    The theme of the competition which she designed to encourage adornments and costumes is ‘The Carnival Queen.’ It is opened till midnight, Friday, May 22, 2015.

    According to Maja-Okojevoh, the winner will receive a Sacred 180 Rainbow Eyeshadow Palette (3 levels), a pair of creative lashes and a neon one Creative Artistry Class with the award-winning make-up artist.

    ‘The make-up should be glamorous, sassy and very creative,’ she said.

    For the competition which will be opened to voting for 48 hours and winner announced on Monday, May 25, interested make-up artists are expected to submit one image of their work and a short narrative on the inspiration. The picture needs to be tagged on Instagram @mysacredbeauty or facebook at www.facebook.com/mysacredbeauty and emailed to info@mysacredbeauty.com. Pictures are not expected to have been airbrushed.

  • Jumia unveils fashion video

    A number of top celebrities in the fashion industry recently graced the unveiling of Jumia Fashion Campaign video in Lagos.

    In the video, Jumia’s fashion core values, which include sophisticated and stylish fashion infused with the traditional edge of made- in- Nigeria fashion, were showcased.

    Jumia Fashion, which was launched in 2012, has an array of fashion and beauty items for males, females.

    Funmi Daniels, who representing Jumia Nigeria, stated: “Jumia is glad that Nigerians are embracing fashion online and moving away from shopping from abroad, with the great opportunity that Jumia has provided, in terms of large assortments and brands.

    It is obvious that Jumia, the largest online fashion store with over 20,000 fashion items, is on the move with another fashion forward campaign. The colourful event was attended by notable fashionistas, including Toke Makinwa, Lola Maja, and Emmy Collins, among others.