Obiaderi Iyamah Osifo

Oby Iyamah-Osifo is a seasoned makeup artist, beauty educator, and beauty entrepreneur. She is the founder of Switch Cosmetics, Camouflage Makeup Art Academy (CMA Academy), and Camolion Spaces. She holds undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in Communications & Multimedia, as well as a postgraduate diploma in Web Design and Development from McMaster University, Ontario, Canada. Driven by her passion for beauty, she further trained at the School of Professional Makeup in Toronto, where she earned her Makeup Artistry Diploma. During her studies, she also worked as a Teaching Assistant, which strengthened her passion for education. In 2012, she launched her first product—a baked colour powder series under the Camouflage Makeup Art (CMA) professional line, sold through her retail brand, Switch Cosmetics. Today, she has developed a wide range of premium makeup products under both brands, available online and in physical stores. Oby’s early exposure to the beauty industry through her mo