Beauty Hut Africa announces the second edition of the Beauty Hut Women’s Grant, powered by Bush
Beauty Hut Africaone of the leading beauty distribution and retail companies in Nigeria, is proud to announce its second edition Support for women Beauty Hutstarts Bush themed Give to Gain in line with International Women’s Day 2026.
Building on the significant success of last year’s inaugural grant, which saw hundreds of applications and crowned Estebar as the grand prize winner of ₦2,000,000, with Cilsets and Muna & Luchi recognized as first and second runners-up, this year’s program is designed to be bigger, bolder and more impressive.
The grant is open to operational women-led beauty businesses across Nigeria, and will award funding, mentorship and unprecedented visibility to the next generation of women thriving in the beauty industry.
Women are the backbone of Africa’s beauty economy, running 58% of SMEs on the continent and the vast majority of businesses in the beauty sector. Yet access to funding, mentorship and the right networks remains one of the biggest barriers to sustainable growth. With Nigeria’s beauty industry projected to reach ₦6.5 billion by 2030, female entrepreneurs are poised to capture that growth and the Beauty Hut Women’s Grant exists to ensure they have everything they need to do so.
“Our first grant showed us what’s possible when you bet on women. Hundreds of applications came in through word of mouth, which tells us everything. These women are ready. Now it’s our job to match their ambitions with the resources they deserve, and this year’s partnership with Bush means we can do just that.” — Subuola Oyeleyefounder and CEO, Beauty Hut Africa
The Bush-powered Beauty Hut Women’s Grant is a competitive grant opportunity for women-led operating businesses in the beauty sector, from skin and hair care to wellness and beauty-related retail.
“We at Busha believe that financial empowerment is the foundation of everything, and there is no greater expression of that belief than supporting women who are building something real. The Beauty Hut Women’s Grant is exactly the kind of initiative we want to encourage. These entrepreneurs represent the future of African beauty, and we are proud to help make that future possible.”— Michael Adeyirico-founder and CEO of Busha
The second edition raises the stakes in all dimensions. This year includes support for multiple companies, live pitches, hands-on workshops and an industry-leading jury of top entrepreneurs, investors and leaders in the beauty sector. The program culminates in a live grant award ceremony in April, where the finalists present their business to an expert jury, and the winners will be announced.
Eligibility criteria
- The company must be founded by a woman or have at least one founder who identifies as a woman.
- Must be a legally registered business (sole proprietorship, partnership, LLC, etc.) or show a clear path to registration.
- The company must be registered or doing business in Nigeria.
- The business should have been operational for at least 6 months by the application deadline.
- Applicants must have a clear plan for how they will use the grant funds.
Prizes for winners
- Grand Prize (1st place): ₦3,000,000
- Second Place: ₦2,000,000
- Third Place: ₦1,000,000
Applications close on Thursday 26 March 2026
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