Ibadanslayers: ENTREPRENEURS' WATCH - EXQUISITE LA'DIVA EDITION

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This week's edition of Entrepreneurs' watch is focused on another of the city's budding entrepreneurs,
Miss Sunmonu Lateefat Olaronke (@exquisite_ladiva )CEO La'diva makeup and bridal hair.
Born into a family of five and hails from Imeko, Ogun State.
The beautiful diva is an all-round artist and a graduate of anthropology from the University of Ibadan.
The Ibadanslayers team had a wonderful exclusive session with her, where she expressed her views about the beauty industry amongst other things. Enjoy.

WHAT LED YOU TO BECOMING A MAKEUP ARTIST?
@exquisite_ladiva : I used to paint on canvas and cardboard back then in secondary school. And when I discovered my passion for beauty, I thought I should try my painting on humans and see what happens. And I am happy it's becoming interesting as each day unfolds.

IF A CLIENT ASKS FOR A STYLE THAT YOU ARE SURE WOULD NOT SUIT THEM, HOW DO YOU CONVINCE THEM TO GO OTHERWISE?
@exquisite_ladiva : I try to convince my clients to get what suit their faces. And if you insist, I'll definitely do what you want. After all, nobody feels sad after La'diva's touch. So you can be sure I'll make the makeup suit your face and personality. And you will surely love it.

WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR MOST MEMORABLE MOMENTS THUS FAR?
@exquisite_ladiva : My first award as a child made me really proud of myself, I was only 7, and the second one as an adolescent. The memory is evergreen. I remember that day back then in school. I was extremely happy, and I am still very happy.

IN YOUR OPINION, WHAT ARE SOME OF THE BIGGEST CHALLENGES FACED BY MAKEUP ARTISTS?
@exquisite_ladiva : Fake products (even some of the so called recognized stores can't be trusted when it comes to fake products). Some clients are impatient.
Half-baked makeup Artists are a big problem. Like a client once told me she has someone that is willing to do her wedding makeup at a ridiculous amount I won't like to mention.

FROM YOUR PERSPECTIVE, WHAT'S THE ATTITUDE OF IBADAN RESIDENTS TOWARDS INDIGENOUS BRANDS?
@exquisite_ladiva : Ibadan is a good place for business. The residents are encouraging and supportive. Just that some people are prudent, and they price too hard.

WHERE DO YOU SEE YOUR BRAND IN 5 TO 10 YEARS?
@exquisite_ladiva : In five years to come, I hope to be a world class beauty artist. .

ANY ADVICE FOR ASPIRING MAKEUP ARTISTS?
@exquisite_ladiva Be focused, consistent, do not feel intimidated, never let yourself be affected by negativities, be optimistic, be creative, be smart, and above all be prayerful.