5 Things You Did Not Know About Celebrity Makeup Artist, Banke Meshida-Lawal


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Banke Meshida-Lawal is the woman behind BMPRO, a big name in the makeup industry. Her expertise has warmed her into the hearts of a lot of prominent clients, including First Ladies and billionaires’ wives in the country.

Here are 5 things you did not know about the makeup queen.

1. She owns a makeup empire

Banke Meshida-Lawal is the CEO of leading make-Up group BMPro. BMPro is a multi-faceted business that boasts of a cosmetic makeup line of over 40 products, a training school, a beauty advisory and an online magazine.BM/Pro was derived from the name Banke Meshida Professional.

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2. She does celebrity makeup

She is the make-up artist on the speed dial of celebrities and stars worth their salts, as she doesn’t come cheap at all. Her expertise has warmed her into the hearts of a lot of prominent clients such as former president’s wife, Dame Patience Jonathan and actress Dakore Akunde

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3. She started her makeup journey in university

Banke’s journey into being the influencer she is in the Nigerian beauty industry started over a decade ago in her university days at the University of Lagos where she was asked constantly to help with the makeup of others. She turned her passion into a career after graduation.

4. She has also won a plethora of awards

From Best Makeup Artist (The Nigerian Event Awards-2012) to Makeup Artist of The Year (FAB AWARDS-2010), Makeup Brand of The Year (ELOY AWARDS-2009) and many more.

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5. She is happily married

She is married to Lanre Lawal.





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