Lagosians talk about their love affair with Lipstick

In honor of National Lipstick Day on July 29th, we spoke to several beauty-obsessed Lagosians about their love affair with lipstick and the cultural influence that it has had on them. For many, their strong bond to the popular cosmetic item came from watching Africa Magic and from following Nigerian celebrities on Instagram and YouTube.

“I remember wearing red lipstick for the first time at 5 or 7 years old, said Lagos beauty influencer Jennifer, 34.

“I was immediately hooked with the magic that was makeup,” she said. “Wearing lipstick has always allowed me to feel confident, sexy and strong. As one of my Nollywood actress always says “A bold lipstick will brighten up your face, all you have to do is wear it with confidence. There’s a red lipstick for everyone out there.”