Marie Noelle, CEO of Marie Noelle Spa and Salon receiving her award from the minister
The Ghana Beauty Awards hosted its 10th anniversary with an evening of glamour, recognition and entertainment at the Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra on Friday, November 6.
The milestone ceremony, held under the theme, ‘The Legacy Era’, brought together leading personalities, beauty industry professionals, entrepreneurs and stakeholders to celebrate a decade of growth and excellence in Ghana’s beauty and wellness industry.
The Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, attended the event alongside prominent personalities including Kofi Okyere Darko, Hamamat Montia and actress Martha Ankomah. The Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, was also represented at the ceremony by Shamima Muslim.
TV personality, Berla Mundi, hosted the ceremony, which honoured industry pioneers, celebrated emerging talents and recognised individuals and businesses making significant contributions to the sector.
Addressing guests, Makeup Ghana CEO and awards organiser, Rebecca Donkor said the 10th anniversary marked more than a decade of celebrating excellence, describing the awards as an important catalyst for the beauty industry’s development.
“Ten years ago, we set out to create a platform that would celebrate excellence in Ghana’s beauty and wellness industry. But as we engaged with stakeholders, we quickly realised that recognition alone was not enough. Our industry needed standards, structure, professional training, certification, business support, investment and a stronger voice,” she said.
She explained that the initiative had consequently evolved beyond an awards ceremony into a platform supporting professional development and the growth of businesses within the sector.
“Today, when you look back at this journey, you see far more than 10 years of red carpets, celebrations and trophies. We see an industry that has evolved,” she added.
Madam Gomashie congratulated Ms. Donkor and her team for their commitment, perseverance and visionary leadership in sustaining the initiative over the past decade.
She also urged stakeholders to support the growth of local businesses, particularly those built on long-term vision and entrepreneurship.
“I said earlier that we do not have second, third or fourth-generation businesses in our country, but we can make Rebecca Donkor our example,” she said.
Among the major award recipients were Ida Osei Tutu of Idazzle Beauty and Chelsea Ogbonna of Chelsea Blaq, who both emerged winners in the Makeup Artist of the Year category.
Other winners included Skin Gourmet, which received Brand of the Year; Lyvv Cosmetics, named Skincare Brand of the Year; Kuura Beauty, which won Hair Brand of the Year; and Zaina Kahi of Zynk Aesthetic Clinic and Zynk Cosmetics, who received the Female Entrepreneur of the Year award.
Mark White of Studio 623 was named Male Entrepreneur of the Year, while Theophilus Asamoah Yeboah of MotionandStills received Photographer of the Year. Maison Yusif Fragrance won Best Perfume/Oil/Fragrance, with We Naturals taking home Manufacturing Company of the Year.
The ceremony also presented honorary and lifetime achievement awards to distinguished personalities and businesses for their contributions to the industry. Recipients included Hajia Safia Alhassan Andani of Pagsung Cosmetics, Sarah Afia Brago Adomako of S-Nash Beauty Care, Jocelyn Prempeh of Sterling Links Enterprise and Yvonne Mills of J’Nissi Skin Repair and Laser Centre.
Madam Gomashie was also honoured with an Honorary Award, while Doreen Thomas Manieson of X’el School of Cosmetology and Joyce Fahene Acquaye of Fasti Body and Hair Care received Lifetime Achievement Awards.
Special recognition was given to Wilhermina Zinentah, founder of Feel Natural, for her contribution to hospitality, while Reviv Ghana Limited received recognition in the aesthetics and wellness category.
Other winners included Adjoa Yeboah Clothing, which was named Sustainable Fashion Brand of the Year; Nguvu Shea Care, recipient of the Women Economic Empowerment Award; and Faruza Yakubu of FYGLAM, who won the People’s Choice Award.
The night was further enlivened by musical performances from gospel musician Joe Mettle, Kwabena Kwabena, Adina and other artistes, adding to the celebratory atmosphere.
The 10th edition which was also used to launch the Beauty and Wellness Report on the industry was supported by Royal Senchi Hotel, Windisun Energy, Caveman, Tigon Creative Studios and other partners.
Over the past decade, the Ghana Beauty Awards has established itself as a platform for recognising talent, promoting professionalism and encouraging entrepreneurship in the country’s beauty and wellness sector.
By Francis Addo