House Of Tara
When we talk about makeup in Nigeria, we cannot but mention the name of the founder of the House of Tara. Tara Fela-Durotoye (born 6 March 1977) is a Nigerian beauty entrepreneur and lawyer. She is a pioneer in the bridal makeup profession in Nigeria. She launched the first bridal directory in 1999, set up […]
Did You Know? Top 10 Nigerian Women In Business
Across Nigeria’s economic landscape, Nigerian women are putting in a shift and pushing the boundaries of achievement. This is true in commerce and industry, media and entertainment, academia, sport, and whatever other fields you can think of. They once had to dwell in the lower rungs of corporate hierarchies; but now, they are proving […]
Brands We Love: House of Tara
The business of adding embellishments to our physical looks isn’t new. But it’s never been as big a deal as is these days. Nigeria’s make up industry has experienced a boom over the past decade. A big player in this shift towards facial art’s prominence is the local makeup company, House of Tara. House of Tara […]
Lagos Gears Up Again For The Simply Nigerian Fair
One of the most anticipated events in Lagos is the popular Simply Nigerian Fair (SNF), gearing up for its fourth edition on Sunday, May 6th at the Garden Fusion Centre,10 Adekunle Lawal street, Ikoyi, Lagos. In an increasingly crowded market of fairs, the Simply Nigerian Fair (SNF) continues to stand out because of the level […]
Why Is Growing A Business So Hard?
I cannot count the number of times I have heard this statement! Business owners lament to me regularly about how hard it is to find the right people and to find funding for their business. Then they turn to the harsh Nigerian economic climate with our current infrastructural challenges. Sometimes what is supposed to […]
5 Things Entrepreneurs Can Learn From Tara Fela-Durotoye, Founder, House of Tara
Tara Fela-Durotoye is a pioneer in the bridal makeup profession in Nigeria, and a woman of many firsts, including creating the first bridal directory in 1999 and establishing the first makeup school in Nigeria. Here are 5 things entrepreneurs can learn from her: 1. Don’t be afraid to start a new thing. At the time […]
Watch Video of Tara Fela-Durotoye’s CNN African Voices Profile
Tara Fela-Durotoye, Chief Executive Officer of Africa’s leading beauty brand, House of Tara – iconic for setting up the first make up studio and establishing Nigeria’s first make up school in 2004 – was featured a few weeks ago on CNN’s African Voices, a weekly show that highlights Africa’s most engaging personalities and explores the lives […]
CNN African Voices Profiles House of Tara CEO, Tara Fela-Durotoye
Tara Fela-Durotoye, Chief Executive Officer of Africa’s leading beauty brand, House of Tara – iconic for setting up the first makeup studio and establishing Nigeria’s first make up school in 2004 was profiled yesterday on CNN’s African Voices, a weekly show that highlights Africa’s most engaging personalities, exploring the lives and passions of people who are shaping […]
Global Spotlight: House of Tara CEO; Tara Fela–Durotoye Tells the Nigerian Story on International Media
The Chief Executive Officer of House of Tara International, Tara Fela-Durotoye has begun sharing the message of Nigeria’s massive business opportunities across the globe making premium appearances on several global platforms including the New York Forum Africa (NYFA), France 24 and Africa 24 by Reuters. Mrs. Fela-Durotoye was a panelist on the Entrepreneurship Taskforce at […]
House of Tara Set To Host ‘Makeup In Nigeria Conference’
House of Tara has announced the first edition of the Makeup In Nigeria Conference (MINC). This conference is meant to be a learning experience for young minds to build and equip the nation’s next set of pioneers, leaders and innovators in the beauty sector. Teniolami Adejuwon, the Project Manager, MINC says that the conference is […]