Banke Meshida-Lawal is the woman behind BMPRO, a big name in the makeup industry. Her expertise has won her into the hearts of a lot of prominent clients, including First Ladies and billionaires’ wives in the country.
Here are six things you did not know about the makeup queen:
1. She was born in Ile-Ife
Banke Meshida-Lawal was born at the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital in Ile-Ife, Osun State, Southwest Nigeria.
2. She owns a makeup empire
Meshida-Lawal is the CEO of the leading makeup group BMPro. BMPro is a multi-faceted business that boasts a cosmetic makeup line of over 40 products, a training school, beauty advisories, and an online magazine. BM/Pro was derived from the name Banke Meshida.
3. She does celebrity makeup
She is the make-up artist on the speed dial of celebrities and stars worth their salt, as she doesn’t come cheap at all. Her expertise has won her into the hearts of a lot of prominent clients, such as the former president’s wife, Dame Patience Jonathan, and actress Dakore Akande.
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4. 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 constantly asked to help with the makeup of others. She turned her passion into a career after graduation. She graduated in 2000 with a second-class bachelor’s degree in English.
5. She has also won a plethora of awards
From Make-Up Artist of The Year (City People Awards 2005) and Best Makeup Artist (The Nigerian Event Awards 2012) to Makeup Artist of The Year (FAB AWARDS 2010) and Makeup Brand of The Year (ELOY AWARDS 2009), and many
6. She is happily married
She is married to Lanre Lawal on 10 February 2007, and they have two children.