Rebecca Donkor, CEO of Makeup Ghana
The nominations for the 9th Ghana Beauty Awards are officially out, and the excitement is building as the industry prepares for the big night on October 24, 2025, at the Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra.
Voting is already open and will close on October 20, giving the public the power to help decide who takes home the honours.
This year’s ‘Thrive Edition’ highlights the creativity and excellence of Ghana’s beauty industry. In the Makeup Artist of the Year category, Faruza Yakubu of FYGlam, Kevin Tetteh of Beauty Maven, Leonard Ahia of Datherapizt, and Saida Mumuni Montia of Image Bloom By Saida will battle it out for the top spot.
The Best Special Effects Make-Up Artist award sees Nathanial Amewugah, Felix Carl, and Ralph Quam vying for recognition. At the same time, the Discovery of the Year category features fresh talent including Covered Cosmetics, Daniella Hammond Makeup, Emmanuella Adu Owusua Styleish, and Esme Hair Care. Mikesh Hair Products and Radelshair are both in contention for Hair Brand of the Year.
The Ghana Beauty Awards, organised annually by Makeup Ghana, was established to celebrate excellence and innovation in the beauty industry while giving recognition to professionals and brands that continue to inspire and raise standards across the sector.
This year’s theme, ‘Thrive,’ reflects the resilience and growth of the industry, shining a light on those who have continued to flourish and make an impact despite challenges.
For one to cast a vote, dial 71381# or visit the link in the bio of @ghanabeautyawards_official page.
By Francis Addo