Francis Addo and Skin Gourmet were among the leading recipients as the Ghana Beauty Awards marked its 10th anniversary at the Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra on Friday, November 6.
The ceremony, hosted by television presenter Berla Mundi under the theme “The Legacy Era”, recognised a decade of the awards scheme, which began as the Ghana Makeup Awards. The event also saw the launch of a Beauty and Wellness Report.
Entertainment journalist Addo was honoured for his contribution to the growth of the awards, while Abla Dzifa Gomashie, Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, received an Honorary Award.
The other honorary recipients were industry pioneers Hajia Safia Alhassan Andani, Sarah Afia Brago Adomako, Jocelyn Prempeh and Yvonne Mills.
Doreen Thomas Manieson, representing X’el School of Cosmetology, and Joyce Fahene Acquaye, representing Fasti Body and Hair Care, received Lifetime Achievement Awards.
Makeup Ghana Chief Executive Officer Rebecca Donkor, who founded the awards, said the initiative had developed into a platform supporting professional training, certification, standards and investment within the beauty industry, rather than focusing only on trophies.
“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,” Donkor said.
The event was attended by Kofi Okyere Darko, Hamamat Montia, Martha Ankomah and Shamima Muslim, who represented Chief of Staff Julius Debrah.
Gospel musician Joe Mettle, Kwabena Kwabena and Adina performed during the ceremony before the main awards were presented.
Skin Gourmet won Brand of the Year, while Lyvv Cosmetics was named Skincare Brand of the Year. Kuura Beauty received the Hair Brand of the Year award.
Ida Osei Tutu of Idazzle Beauty and Chelsea Ogbonna of Chelsea Blaq shared the Makeup Artist of the Year prize.
Zaina Kahi of Zynk Aesthetic Clinic and Zynk Cosmetics won Entrepreneur of the Year (Female), with Studio 623’s Mark White taking the male award.
We Naturals was named Manufacturing Company of the Year, while Bubune Skincare won Indigenous Brand of the Year. Adjoa Yeboah Clothing received the Sustainable Fashion Brand of the Year award.
Silk Mango Body Butter by Fay Beauty was named Beauty Product of the Year. Maison Yusif Fragrance won Best Perfume/Oil/Fragrance, while Studio 623 was also recognised as Best Salon/Studio.
Ambiance Spa won Best Spa and Wellness Centre, Theophilus Asamoah Yeboah of MotionandStills was named Photographer of the Year, and Faruza Yakubu of FYGLAM won the People’s Choice award.
In her address, Gomashie congratulated Donkor’s team for maintaining the platform for 10 years and encouraged Ghanaians to support indigenous brands across the country’s creative and beauty industries.
