Thursday, June 18, 2026

The Sun Nigeria

Green Beauty Gig

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By Christy Anyanwu

For notable names in the beauty trade, the 2024  business year opened with the Green Beauty Founders Retreat and New Year Party, recently organised by BONA Expo, and attended by fashion & beauty influencers and friends.

 

•Left: Cynthia Odibeli and  Adeola Adeyemi
The excellently packaged event, held at Monty Suites, Lekki Phase 1, was one filled with fun, insightful conversations and networking. A welcome address by BONA Exposition Manager, Cynthia Odibeli, set the tone for the event while the Founder of Uyai Company Wellness, Bernadette David- Etim, gave a talk on meditation and intention. Global Beauty Strategist, Eryca Freemantle, also spoke about how to gain global market share with a beauty brand. This was followed by the vision board building after a rich lunch.
•Left:  Ellenah Afah, Cynthia Odibeli and  Hadrat Abolade
The global alcholic brand, Beefeater Pink and Monty Suites sponsored the After Party sub-event, which was powered by Beauty by AD & Ewami Essentials, and featured influencers, celebrities, good music, lots of food, cocktails and networking.
•Success Carter
•Tuke Morgan
• Zuwaira Isah-Ikharo