Ghana Beauty Awards 2026
The Ghana Beauty Awards 2026 marked its 10th anniversary on Friday, November 6, with a glamorous ceremony at the Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra, where makeup artists, hair stylists, barbers, skincare brands and industry pioneers were honoured under the theme “The Legacy Era”. Ida Osei Tutu of Idazzle Beauty and Chelsea Ogbonna of Chelsea Blaq shared Makeup Artist of the Year, while Skin Gourmet was named Brand of the Year.
Quick Facts
- Event: 10th Ghana Beauty Awards, themed “The Legacy Era”
- Date and venue: Friday, November 6, 2026, Labadi Beach Hotel, Accra
- Host: TV personality Berla Mundi
- Performers: Joe Mettle, Kwabena Kwabena, Adina and other artistes
- Top winners: Ida Osei Tutu and Chelsea Ogbonna (Makeup Artist of the Year), Skin Gourmet (Brand of the Year)
- Organiser: Rebecca Donkor, CEO of Makeup Ghana
A Decade of Celebrating Ghana’s Beauty Industry
The anniversary night brought together beauty entrepreneurs, creatives, government officials and celebrities to celebrate ten years of the scheme, which recognises excellence in Ghana’s beauty and wellness sector.
Television presenter Berla Mundi hosted the event. Gospel musician Joe Mettle, highlife singer Kwabena Kwabena and Adina were among the artistes who performed, according to Graphic Online.
Guests included the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, media personality Kofi Okyere Darko, beauty entrepreneur Hamamat Montia and actress Martha Ankomah. Shamima Muslim attended on behalf of the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah.
Rebecca Donkor Reflects on 10 Years
Founder and organiser Rebecca Donkor, who is also the CEO of Makeup Ghana, looked back on how the awards started. “Ten years ago, we set out to create a platform that would celebrate excellence in Ghana’s beauty and wellness industry,” she said, as reported by DailyGuide Network.
“Today, when you look back at this journey, you see far more than 10 years of red carpets, celebrations and trophies,” she added. “We see an industry that has evolved.”
She explained that the awards have grown into a platform that supports professional development, industry standards, training, certification, investment and business support. The night also saw the launch of a Beauty and Wellness Report, which is meant to track and highlight developments in the industry.
Gomashie Urges Support for Local Businesses
Minister Abla Dzifa Gomashie praised Rebecca Donkor and her team for keeping the initiative running for a decade. She called on Ghanaians to support locally developed businesses and entrepreneurs.
Speaking on the need for businesses that last, she said: “I said earlier that we do not have second, third or fourth-generation businesses in our country,” according to DailyGuide Network. Gomashie herself received an Honorary Award on the night.
Ghana Beauty Awards 2026 Winners: Of the Year Awards
- Makeup Artist of the Year: Ida Osei Tutu (Idazzle Beauty) and Chelsea Ogbonna (Chelsea Blaq)
- Brand of the Year: Skin Gourmet
- Skincare Brand of the Year: Lyvv Cosmetics
- Hair Brand of the Year: Kuura Beauty
- Indigenous Brand of the Year: Bubune Skincare
- Sustainable Fashion Brand of the Year: Adjoa Yeboah Clothing
- Photographer of the Year: Theophilus Asamoah Yeboah (MotionandStills)
- Hair Stylist of the Year: Olive Krofah (Beauty Technicians)
- Discovery of the Year: Rooted
- Barber of the Year (Male): Peter Afanu (Pesco Cosmetology Centre)
- Barber of the Year (Female): Elizabeth Amponsah (Celebrity Lady Barber)
- Nail Technician of the Year: Flora Adambunu (Marie Noelle Spa & Salon)
- Facilitator/Educator of the Year: Roselyn Akosua Mantey (Rossy Glams Artistry)
- Manufacturing Company of the Year: We Naturals
- Retailer of the Year: Bibi Beauty Store
- Entrepreneur of the Year (Female): Zaina Kahi (Zynk Aesthetic Clinic & Zynk Cosmetics)
- Entrepreneur of the Year (Male): Mark White (Studio 623)
Best Awards
- Special Effects Makeup Artist: Ralph Quam (Mr Quamz)
- Natural Hair Stylist/Loctician: Gladys Quaye (Stages Salon)
- Perfume/Oil/Fragrance: Maison Yusif Fragrance
- Salon/Studio: Studio 623
- Celebrity Makeup Artist (Female): Elemi Quincy (Quincy Blaq)
- Celebrity Makeup Artist (Male): Vinyo Dennis Selassey (Denni Makeover)
- Bridal Makeup Artist (Traditional Wedding): Stephanie Kukua Plange (Makeup by Plange)
- Bridal Makeup Artist (White Wedding): Vincentia Ocloo (Viola Beauty)
- Editorial Makeup Artist (Female): Ekay Gabriel (Ziva by Ekay)
- Editorial Makeup Artist (Male): Judah Nhyira Odei (Judahs Makeover)
- Spa & Wellness Centre: Ambiance Spa
- Customer Service Experience: Shinells Beauty Palace
- Beauty Product of the Year: Silk Mango Body Butter (Fay Beauty)
- Barber Shop: Reflect Ghana
Special Awards
- Promising Makeup Artist: Felicia Boadu (Melashades)
- Promising Nail Technician: Victoria Ocran (Jane’m Salon)
- Women Economic Empowerment Award: Nguvu Shea Care
- Commercial Photographer: Micheal Koku Assenyoh (Kokuvi)
- People’s Choice: Faruza Yakubu (FYGLAM)
Pioneers Receive Lifetime and Honorary Awards
Two veterans of the industry received Lifetime Achievement Awards: Doreen Thomas Manieson, founder and CEO of X’el School of Cosmetology, and Joyce Fahene Acquaye, founder and CEO of Fasti Body and Hair Care.
Honorary Awards went to Hajia Safia Alhassan Andani of Pagsung Cosmetics, Sarah Afia Brago Adomako of S-Nash Beauty Care, Jocelyn Prempeh of Sterling Links Enterprise, Yvonne Mills of J’Nissi Skin Repair & Laser Centre, and Minister Abla Dzifa Gomashie.
Special Recognition awards went to Wilhermina Zinentah of Feel Natural for hospitality and Reviv Ghana Limited for aesthetics and wellness. Entertainment journalist Francis Addo was also honoured for his contribution to the growth of the awards, Graphic Online reported.
Partners Behind the 10th Edition
The anniversary edition was supported by Royal Senchi Hotel, Windisun Energy, Caveman, Tigon Creative Studios and other partners.
After a decade, the Ghana Beauty Awards remains one of the main platforms for recognising the people and brands behind Ghana’s beauty and wellness business, coming weeks after Nana Konadu was crowned Ghana’s Most Beautiful 2026.
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