IN PICS | Tyla’s makeup artist Painted By Esther in Johannesburg for two-day masterclass

Anele Zondo at the NYX Cosmetics x Painted By Esther Masterclass in Johannesburg. Picture: Supplied, Gorealr Studios for NYX Cosmetics Ngozi Esther Edeme delivered a two-day makeup masterclass in Johannesburg, powered by NYX. Although the event was announced long before the Patrick Ta controversy, Edeme arrived in the country weeks after the hype died down, and made a shady reference or two to the drama during her masterclass.

On day one, the brand invited influencers, media and pro makeup artists for a taste of what the general public would experience the following day. Guests enjoyed welcome drinks and a chance to get social before going shopping for masterclass supplies in a dedicated branded area where brand-affiliated pros were on hand to educate beauty lovers about blush, bronzer, gloss and the brand’s signature foundation. With products in hand, guests were allowed into the masterclass area to choose their seats for a day of fun and education.

Musician and reality star Anele Zondo served as the day’s co-MC and stepped up onto the stage to welcome Erika Guinn, Vice President, Brand Marketing and Community at NYX. The makeup juggernaut talked about her pre-makeup career, which saw her caring for cancer patients as a nurse, before she felt inspired to pivot to a more inspiring career, despite how fulfilled she felt being of service to others. “I have not seen talent like that, I mean the playing with colours,” said Peterson, gushing about Edeme’s talent and the striking looks she has created for former Love Island contestant Olandria Carthen. “When you had her coming out looking like a Barbie, I was like ‘who did her makeup?’” she said, recalling a conversation she had with Guinn after the look went viral.