Faruza Yakubu
Ghanaian makeup artist, Faruza Yakubu, who was crowned Best Bridal Makeup Artist of the Year at the 2025 Ghana Beauty Awards, held at the Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra, has said she wants her brides to look back years later without regret.
“A Faruza Yakubu bride is elegance redefined — clean, soft, and timeless beauty,” she said. “I want my brides to look at their wedding photos 25 years from now and still be glad they booked me,” she said in this exclusive interview.
Faruza, the creative force behind FYGLAM, described the award as both humbling and deeply rewarding after seven years of dedication in the beauty industry.
“After seven years in the beauty industry, I’m happy I’m finally getting the recognition I deserve,” she noted. “It’s more than just an award — it’s a reminder of how far I’ve come. Every challenge, every doubt I ever had was worth it.”
A graduate of the University of Ghana, Legon, where she studied Geography and Sociology, Faruza’s passion for art began at childhood. She said her love for colours and drawing eventually evolved into a career in makeup artistry during her university years.
“Art has always been a part of me,” she recalled. “Makeup allowed me to be the true artist I’ve always been. It gave me peace and purpose.”
Over the years, Faruza has built a loyal clientele and a strong reputation for excellence in bridal beauty. She recalled one of her most memorable experiences — a bride who changed her wedding date just so she could be her makeup artist.
“She told me it was me or no one else,” Faruza said with a smile. “That moment reminded me why I do what I do.”
While the journey to success has not been easy, she acknowledged that perseverance and patience have been crucial to her growth.
“At the beginning, it was intimidating,” she admitted. “I doubted myself and wondered if people would ever notice my work. But I learned that growth doesn’t happen overnight. There’s always room for everyone.”
Beyond the glitz and glam, Faruza believes true beauty is about confidence and inner peace.
“Makeup isn’t about covering imperfections,” she explained. “It’s about enhancing what’s already there. My goal has never been to change someone’s face, but to help them see the beauty that’s always been there.”
Looking ahead, the award-winning artist hopes to open a beauty school in Ghana to train and empower young creatives.
“I want FYGLAM to inspire the next generation,” she said. “I want young artists to know that their passion has value and that art is real work. My dream is to create a space where beauty is seen as both art and purpose.”
At just 25, Faruza Yakubu’s journey from a young girl sketching in her notebook to one of Ghana’s most sought-after bridal makeup artists is a story of faith, resilience, and pure artistry — a reminder that passion, when nurtured, can indeed paint a lifetime of success.
By Francis Addo