About AfricanMUA
Connecting you to African makeup artists worldwide.
AfricanMUA is a professional platform created to discover, connect and celebrate makeup artists of African descent worldwide, increasing their visibility, showcasing their artistry and connecting their talent to people and opportunities wherever they are.
Whether based in Africa or across the diaspora, African makeup artists can create professional profiles, showcase their work and be discovered by clients, brands, agencies, production teams and other industry professionals looking for their talent.
From bridal and beauty to fashion, editorial, film, television and other areas of makeup artistry, AfricanMUA provides a dedicated professional home where makeup artists can showcase their craft, build credible professional profiles and increase their visibility.
For anyone looking for an African makeup artist, the platform makes it easier to discover professionals by location, speciality and experience, explore their work and connect with them directly.
AfricanMUA is an initiative of The MakeUp Fair Series (TMUFS), a beauty-industry ecosystem that has spent more than a decade connecting beauty brands, professionals and consumers to markets and opportunities.
Our vision is simple: to discover, connect and celebrate African makeup artists worldwide, increasing their visibility, creating meaningful connections and giving their artistry a dedicated platform to be seen and celebrated.
Frequently asked questions
AfricanMUA is a professional platform dedicated to increasing the visibility and discoverability of makeup artists of African descent worldwide.
Makeup artists can create professional profiles, showcase their work and be discovered by potential clients and industry professionals, while visitors can discover African makeup artists based on their needs and location.
AfricanMUA is open to professional makeup artists of African descent, wherever they are based in the world.
Whether you practise within Africa or in the diaspora, AfricanMUA gives you a professional space to showcase your work, increase your visibility and be discovered by people looking for African makeup artists in your location.
Yes. Creating a professional profile on AfricanMUA is currently free.
AfricanMUA is being built to increase the visibility and discoverability of makeup artists of African descent worldwide and connect them to potential clients, industry professionals and opportunities.
The first 500 approved makeup artists to join will be recognised as Founding Artists, forming the platform's inaugural Founding 500 community.
As AfricanMUA grows, additional features and services may be introduced. Any future optional paid features or membership options will be communicated clearly, while artists will always be able to make an informed choice about the services they use.
A Verified Artist is a makeup artist whose verification application has been reviewed and approved by AfricanMUA based on the platform's verification requirements.
A verification badge confirms that the artist has completed AfricanMUA's verification process.
Verification is not a guarantee or endorsement of the quality, suitability, availability or outcome of an artist's services.
No.
AfricanMUA provides a platform for discovering and connecting with makeup artists. Unless expressly stated otherwise, AfricanMUA is not a party to arrangements, bookings, payments, contracts or services agreed between users and makeup artists listed on the platform.
Users are responsible for conducting their own enquiries and agreeing directly with an artist on availability, pricing, scope of work, payment terms and other service arrangements before engaging them.
Disclaimer
AfricanMUA is a professional discovery and connection platform. Makeup artists listed on the platform operate independently and are not employees, agents or representatives of AfricanMUA or The MakeUp Fair Series.
AfricanMUA does not guarantee or endorse an artist's services, availability, pricing or the outcome of any engagement. Users are responsible for conducting their own enquiries before entering into any booking, payment or other arrangement with an artist. Any engagement is between the user and the artist directly, subject to AfricanMUA's Terms of Service.