Build the future
with us.
Be among the first 500 approved makeup artists of African descent to join AfricanMUA and become part of the community helping shape a platform created to discover, connect and celebrate African makeup artists worldwide.
Every great platform
has its pioneers.
The Founding 500 are the first 500 approved professional makeup artists of African descent to join AfricanMUA and become part of its founding community.
As a Founding Artist, you will have the opportunity to experience the platform in its formative stage, share valuable feedback and help us refine how AfricanMUA serves makeup artists around the world.
This is more than being among the first to join. It is an opportunity to become part of AfricanMUA's story from the very beginning and help shape the future of how African makeup artists are discovered, connected and celebrated.
Why become a Founding Artist?
Founding recognition is permanent. Once all 500 places are filled, the Founding 500 programme closes and no additional Founding Artist places will be created.
Founding recognition
Be recognised as one of the first 500 professional makeup artists to join AfricanMUA and hold a permanent place in the platform's founding story.
Permanent badge
Receive a Founding Artist badge on your public profile recognising your place among AfricanMUA's first 500 approved artists.
Shape the platform
Share feedback from your experience using AfricanMUA and help us refine the platform as it grows.
Early platform experience
Be among the first artists to experience AfricanMUA, build your professional presence and contribute feedback as the platform develops.
Increased discoverability
Create a professional presence designed to help people discover your work, location, specialities and profile through AfricanMUA.
Founding history
Become part of AfricanMUA's founding chapter and a community that can only be created once.
Building the future
of African makeup artistry.
African makeup artistry deserves a dedicated professional platform where its talent, creativity and craft can be seen, discovered and celebrated worldwide.
AfricanMUA is creating that platform.
By joining as a Founding Artist, you are not simply creating a professional profile. You are becoming part of a growing platform created to increase the visibility of makeup artists of African descent, connect their talent to people and opportunities, and celebrate their artistry wherever they are in the world.
Discover. Connect. Celebrate.
A permanent place
in our history.
Founding Artist recognition is permanent for artists who remain on AfricanMUA in accordance with the platform's terms, and is displayed on their public profile. It is separate from verification and does not mean an artist has been verified or endorsed by AfricanMUA.
One of the first 500 approved professional makeup artists to join AfricanMUA.
Your name, at the beginning.
Joining AfricanMUA is currently free. Once all 500 places are filled, no additional Founding Artist places will be created.