Beauty West Africa 2026
Beauty West Africa 2026 takes place on 24–26 November 2026 at Landmark Event Centre, Lagos. It is organised by BtoB Events, and B2DB lists 41 speakers and 21 sessions announced so far.
Beauty West Africa is a beauty and cosmetics trade exhibition held at the Landmark Centre in Lagos, Nigeria, from 24 to 26 November 2026. The 2026 edition expands to six exhibition halls with new country pavilions, and is organised by BtoB Events. It brings international beauty suppliers together with buyers and distributors from across Africa, supported by a hosted buyers programme and strategic association partners.
Key facts
| Dates | 24–26 November 2026 (upcoming) |
|---|---|
| Venue | Landmark Event Centre, Lagos, Nigeria |
| Organiser | BtoB Events |
| Series | Beauty West Africa |
| Speakers | 41 |
| Sessions | 21 |
| Official site | beautywestafrica.com/agenda |
Speakers (41)
Compiled from the published agenda; speakers can claim and verify their own entry.
- Funmilayo Ifekoya Founder, AR Botanical Labs
- Chubiyojo Akagu NYSC Associate, Banwo & Ighodalo
- Dr Adetola Adegoke Founder, Yokuro Skincare
- Uche Umana Founder, PECCA NIGERIA
- Ameera Abraham CEO and Spa Director, Amali Cosmetics
- Oluremi Martins Founder & Chief Experience Office, Texture Science Labs
- Grace Oriaghan Chief Operating Officer, Afri Botanica
- Munachi Igbinedion Consultant, MASAL Consultants Ltd
- Adefunke Adefule Chief Executive Officer, Beauty by Adefunkeee
- Joy Erekosima Chief Executive Officer, Soibi Botanicals Skincare Limited
- Ruqayya Tofa-Basheer Founder, RAW FOOD & BEAUTY RESOURCES LTD
- Anita Foy Makeup Artist & Product Development Consultant
- Anita Natacha Akide Founder, Tacha Beauty
- Anu Obafemi-Ajibade Emergency Room Nurse, All Care Agency
- Dr Aranmolate Rasheed Ayobami, MBBS, FWACS, EMBA Founder & Medical Director/CEO, Grandville Medical Group
- Dr Obianuju Ugwuoke Co-Founder, Tulip bodycare
- Dr. Beatrice Ige Founder/Medical Director, Brich Aesthetic Clinic
- Dr. Hauwa Onize Badanga Co-Founder, Sufte Skin
- Dr. Omobolaji Mogaji Founder, Rubellite Cosmetics
- Enyo Aduku Founder/Scientific Director, Anera Research Hub
- Eseoghene Mentie Creative Director, Nailed To Go
- Esther Paul Founder, TAD Beauty Africa
- Evelyn Akande Founder, Kanda Natural Cosmetics
- Ezinne Alfa Founder & Editor-in-Chief, BEAUTYINLAGOS
- Georgina Lloyd Portfolio Manager - Beauty, Beauty West Africa
- Hilary Taiwo Founder, HilarySays
- Kemi Lewis Creative Director, KLS Natural Beauty Bar
- Kiki Melissa Agbakoba Advanced Integrative Esthetician
- Lilian Arigbodi MD, lilian collins
- Mr. Charles Odii Director General/CEO, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN)
- Obiaderi Iyamah Osifo Executive Director, Switch Cosmetics Ltd and Camolion Spaces
- Olayinka Ogbelade Director Of Operations, Beauty and Cosmetics Law Africa
- Omotoke Famojuro Founder, Ebun Derma
- Opemipo I. Olowomeye Founder, OHA Institute
- Sinmisoluwa Adesanya Director of Policy & Advocacy, Alliance for Law and Fashion in Africa
- Tito Ibeleme Founder & Creative Director, T.A’lamode Beauty
- Violet Addy Founder, BYOTÉ
- Vivienne Odofin CEO, BRV Consulting
- Wananje 'Wanny' Olotu Content creator/African beauty advocate
- Winifred Chiazor Founder, Undertone Fix
- Dr. Ayesha Omolara Akinkugbe Consultant Dermatologist and Genito-Urinary Physician
Agenda (21 sessions)
Day 1 — Tuesday 24 November 2026
- Opening Ceremony: Welcome Address 11:00–11:15 — Ezinne Alfa, Georgina Lloyd
- From Small Businesses to Scalable Industries: Building Nigeria’s Next Generation of Beauty Enterprises 11:15–11:30 — Mr. Charles Odii
- 3rd Annual Stakeholder Engagement Forum - Defining Competence in Aesthetic Medicine: Scope of Practice, Training and Professional Requirements 11:30–12:10 — Anu Obafemi-Ajibade, Dr Aranmolate Rasheed Ayobami, MBBS, FWACS, EMBA, Kiki Melissa Agbakoba, Lilian Arigbodi
- Building Skills, Setting Standards: An Introduction to the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) Sector Skills Council for Beauty, Wellness & Care 12:15–12:55 — Uche Umana, Kemi Lewis
- Are You Tax Compliant? A Practical Tax Clinic for Nigerian Beauty Businesses 13:00–13:45 — Munachi Igbinedion
- Read the Face: Advanced Facial Anatomy, Assessment & Aesthetic Decision-Making 14:00–14:40 — Dr. Beatrice Ige
- Legal Considerations For Building And Scaling Beauty Businesses: A Practical Legal Clinic for Nigerian Beauty Businesses 14:45–15:25 — Olayinka Ogbelade
- From Ingredients to Shelf: Building and Owning Africa’s Beauty Value Chain 15:30–16:10 — Funmilayo Ifekoya, Oluremi Martins, Grace Oriaghan, Enyo Aduku +1 more
Day 2 — Wednesday 25 November 2026
- Building a World-Class Salon: Standards That Earn Trust, Attract Premium Clients & Grow Profit 11:00–11:40 — Opemipo I. Olowomeye
- Made Here, Trusted Where?: Why Isn’t African Beauty Valued Like Global Beauty? 11:45–12:25 — Ruqayya Tofa-Basheer, Anita Foy, Dr. Omobolaji Mogaji, Evelyn Akande +2 more
- No Such Thing as the Perfect Match: Rethinking Complexion Through Colour Theory 12:30–13:10 — Winifred Chiazor
- Protecting Beauty Brands in a Counterfeit Economy 13:15–13:55 — Chubiyojo Akagu, Adefunke Adefule, Dr Obianuju Ugwuoke, Obiaderi Iyamah Osifo +3 more
- Beauty Boss Masterclass 14:15–14:55 — Anita Natacha Akide
- The Professional Nail Technician: Skills, Systems & Best Practice 15:00–15:40 — Eseoghene Mentie
- The Founders’ Round-Table: How African Beauty Brands Build Customers, Not Just Hype 15:45–16:25 — Dr Adetola Adegoke, Ameera Abraham, Joy Erekosima, Ruqayya Tofa-Basheer +3 more
Day 3 — Thursday 26 November 2026
- Panel Session 10:15–10:45
- Trichology Session 10:45–11:15
- Hair Testing Masterclass 11:15–12:00
- Hair Installation & Trial 12:00–12:45
- Lush Sheen & Mousse Product Launch 12:45–13:00
- Product Demonstration 13:00–13:15
Organisers, sponsors and partners
Organiser (1)
Association Partners (8)
CCIMA · EATOW · National Association of Hair and Beauty Practitioners of Nigeria (NAHBPON) · Professional Association of Spa and Cosmetologists in Nigeria (PASCON) · NICOS · POSBAN · Kumasi Chamber of Commerce · Spa & Wellness Association of Africa (SWAA)
Exhibitors (8)
Shantou Yingji Cosmetic Co., Ltd · Bio-Woman Co.,Ltd. · Guangdong Gouallty Biotechnology Co., Ltd. · Homar Bio-Technology (Guangzhou) Holding Co., Ltd · Swiswann Inc · Guangdong Leiqi Cosmetics Co., Ltd · Ningbo Hongzi Beauty & Hairdressing Equipment Co., Ltd · Guangzhou Ailusi Machinery Co., Ltd
Supporting Partner (1)
Source: the published agenda. See how B2DB compiles its records.