Banke Meshida-Lawal launches the BM|Pro Ikeja Studio – Photos from the Launch
Posted on Thursday, November 24th, 2011 at 4:09 PMBy Damilare Aiki
Banke Meshida-Lawal (CEO BM|Pro)
On Sunday 13th November 2011, Nigerian makeup artiste extraordinaire and beauty entrepreneur, Banke Meshida-Lawal, CEO of Faces Makeovers and BM|Pro make-up range officially launched the BM|Pro Ikeja Studio.
The BM|Pro Ikeja studio launch attracted the creme de la crème of the Nigerain beauty, fashion and entertainment industry as well as close family and friends of BM|Pro and was declared opened by the special guest of honor, Her Excellency the First Lady of Lagos State Dame Abimbola Fashola.
Host of the day was the delectable On-Air sensation Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi. Guests were thrilled with rib cracking jokes by two hilarious comedians – Papa D and Dr Dogg.
The highlights of the day was a beauty and fashion showcase of BM|Pro make-up with ITAM by Kings signature hats and fascinators collection by Beth management models and an exquisite jewellery display of neck-pieces and gemstone by Coral Reef collection.
Plans are in top gear for the launch of the new BM|Pro Abuja Studio in December 2011.
Photos from the event
Cutting of the ribbon by the First Lady of Lagos State, Dame Abimbola Fashola
Banke Meshida-Lawal & Tayo Shonekan
Banke Meshida-Lawal & Lanre DaSilva-Ajayi
Ohimai Atafo
Banke Meshida-Lawal with Tope Adeboye
Banke with Kemi Ogunleye - Editor, TW Magazine
Stephanie Olopade
Display of Coral Reef's Contemporay Jewellery
BM|Pro Cake
Banke Meshida-Lawal Cutting the BM|Pro cake with friends and family
Banke Meshida-Lawal & Dame Abimbola Fashola
Lanre Lawal with Iris Lawal
Banke Meshida-Lawal with her team
Red Carpet
Funke Bucknor-Obruthe
Chinwe Chikeluba, Josephine Obukowho & Ezinne Unoruka
Lola Young
Red Carpet
Elohor Aisien
Oyin Adenuga
Abi Arinze
Adebunmi Oladipo
Adejoke Adepashe
Alaere
Anehita Ojebulu
Arinola Idowu
Ayo Adenuga
Dupe Ogunneye
Azuka Ogujuiba
Bolanle Adesoji
Bukky Imoyo
Damaris Oyegun
Bolanle Meshida
Bukola Ladipo-Ajai
Damola
Dayo Egbebi
Dedoyin Ojora
Dunni Shonde
Depeju Oloyede
Ayo Igebu
Funmi St Mathew-Daniel
Gatiri Asaolu
Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi
Ify Oyindo
Joko Mogaji
Joy Chico Ejiro
Kehinde Adollo
Kunbi Oyelese
Leke Adenuga
Mo Abudu
Moji Adeisa-Oye
Yosola Atere
Uche Agbo
Uyi Ogbebor
Yewande Peregrino
Tara Fela Durotoye
Vivian Bange
Temitade Remi-Adeoye
Tandy Huessinon
Stephanie Olapade
Stella Duru
Rammie
Sariat Aladejobi
Sede Ikeji
Ono Bello
Monisola Adejo
Funmi Sanda
Sanda Bola
Ndidi Alao
Nkechi Ajum
Nkechi Bekee
Nkechi Opurum
Nneka Obianu
Nnenna Ogbuzulu
Nwanne Bange
Ogechi Anarah
Okoye Blessing
Oladapo Ayomipo
Olamide Amole
Oluwaseun Ezobi
Papa D
Princess Oluwaseun
Mrs Davies & Latasha Ngwube
Seun & Bunmi Adesalu
Banke Meshida-Lawal & Bunmi Tejoso
Banke Meshida-Lawal with her parents & sister Bolanle Meshida
Banke Meshida-Lawal with her parents, Dame Abimbola Fashola & husband
Models wearing Itam signature hats
Contact BM|Pro: To get in contact with BM|Pro
Visit BM|Pro Ikeja Studio - Green Village, 58 Isaac John Street, G.R.A Ikeja Lagos
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Website: http://www.bankemeshidalawal.com/
Photo Credit: JimmyLawanson Photography
Tags: Banke Meshida-Lawal, BMPro
Congrats Banke! All your hard work is paying off!! Well Done.
Yay!! First to Comment!!
Nawa, all I see is heavy set women tryna fit their bodies into skinny jeans. What ever happened to dress for your body type.??? Gosh, these are wives and sisters and aunties.. I am deeply saddened, a lot of drama could have been abaited with our own traditional ankara outfits …. forever chic and in style.. this is not good o. Big ups to the lady representing us and our tradition, you are a look of chic, style and sex appeal, as for the rest, chai, is it by force to wear jeans, or was that the dress code requirement again, mbah.. no … ah ah!
P.s yes im first o! lol!!!
How the thing dey pain you?did they ask you for money to buy the skinny jeans!
Was going to ask if this is a “big and bountiful” event!!!
@ Bellar, you said it too well jare lol! Me too i’m a big girl but these ones inspired me today to carry on with my weight loss journey. Too many big girls in one place and not making their clothes work with their shapes. Not nice. Latasha looked good sha. Don’t want to single out anyone but not very good outfits at the event, even the slim ones.
Congrats to Banke on one more achievement. Wish her even more in the future.
truly said,it was lyk they were informed of d event wen they were bathing and had to jump out and attend ….not nice
I can’t possibly be first…
Lovely pictures though…
lol…i’m still wondering, is there any special price for being first to post comments on BN…??? incase i have been missing out…..need to buckle up if there is oo..abi….hmn….lol…… thumbs up to Banke Meshida.
congratulations…..some hits, some misses over all nice!
Where art thou the analytical analysts of BN? Art thou pondering on the comments to render???
Everybody was on point.
Nice pics, Banke looking fab!
congrats Banke ! God will see you through.
Like two weeks ago, I went to Mega Plaza with my parents and I saw Stephanie Olopade. This was the exact same thing she wore. Plus the bag and makeup and the attire. I remember because my mom was commenting on how beautiful she looked.
Anyway, I love the jewellery and the studio looks fantastic. Lots of nice people too.
Who cares what she wore two weeks ago, that’s why we have washmans innit? We thank God that you can go to Mega plaza….sigh!
May I not see a repeat comment from you as well…..lmao.
And your point is? Have you thought about the fact that it could have been the same day? And even if it wasn’t, so because she wore it to mega plaza it’s forever consigned to the rubbish bin? Mschewww.
My dear, you no get gist u hear? that was the same Sunday the event held (2 weeks ago). If it comes to fashion, girl! don’t even get close Stephanie because she will teach you a thing or two about it!…You no no your mate??? mtcheeeew!!!!!!
@ Demmy Duhhhh, didn’t it occur 2 u that the day u saw her @ Mega was the same day of the show, I believe the opening was abt 2weeks ago
Yay!! I live literally around the corner from there so I’m soooooo looking forward to stopping there to get my mack up done before i do my party runs at Xmas!!
I love people like Banke because they have made a name for themselves thru sheer hard work and raw talent! I just want God to continue to bless her business empire!
Mehn, but I’m actually scared about how maaaddd the parking situation is gonna be in the Greenville Villa now! As in, it was already maaaddd around Isaac John from before so now….. ahh!! Maybe I’ll just walk!
yay! see mispelling oh! *Make up. As in, let me correct myself. Gasta let people know I get two degrees oh! lol!
well maybe at the time you saw her se was going for the event.
God job, Banke. May God continue to bless you. All the women look beautiful.
But Demmy perhaps this event was 2 weeks ago? Cos i don’t get ur point.
It was certainly a day for the full-figured women…refreshing to see!!! but dat skinny jean/leggings forcing has to stop na, which kain ruff play be dat….@ size 18 n over come on skinny jeans wont make u look skinnier, it’ll only make u look like a stuffed susage… girls pls lets do d right thing… I bow out!
O b4 I leave, is dat a zip-undone I see on Kemi….Bella una no get eye, why will u now put this picture of her…haba!
Thanks spotted, we have removed the photo
Whew, what a long list of boring pictures!
I love the hats though…plus Mo looks really good…and Congrats Banke!
I know, right? Mo Abudu looks scary good… that chick stays constantly schooling the young ‘uns.
Niceeee….
well done Banke.. she keeps soaring like an eagle.. but I cant imagine the constant self motivation to overcome the challenges… God will continue to help u to be a successful woman and a role model…..
thanks BN for sharing..
I think seun and bunmi adesalu are cute couple… awwwwwwwww
ur most boringest Red carpet pics
boringest?? surely the correct expression is ‘most boring’?
for the first time Bella gave us a lot of names and not nameless pictures. i’m happy for BM pro…
Congrats to Banke. I honestly thought people looked good, dressing was appropriate for the occasion. People looked decent and not over dressed that’s my opinion though
Nice! However you switched Dupe Oguneye’s and Ayo Igebu’s names.
Can’t get over this pic. She is effortlessly *beautiful*
http://cdn.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC_0642.jpg
Nice to see the whole family miss u guyz man ahh wish i was in naija love u aunty banke more grace to your elbows. Mesh 4 life mehn xx
Wao!! All the heavy D’s came out…
All I can say is Mo Abudu looks hawt!!
ayo adenuga and ify oyindo killed it..they look so simple & hot
Two things seen everyone is five shades lighter than last year
Orono toh bad
Thought it was a mainland event all I see is the new islanders
Congrats Banke, said it b4 and I’l say it again…U r da BEST!
I love big girls I can not lie….
Congrats Banke. ehmmmmmm looks shy though…
Well done banke hope very soon I can afford to have u make me up on my wedding day,how much does it cost dear
Congrats Banke. http://www.onaturals.blogspot.com
Banke’s father and banke’s husband have a striking resemblance!
congrats to BM pro
na wa for BN commentators oh, shey na every where person go dress to kill sef? una ehn
So the best dressed for this event are in no particular order;
Joko Mogaji, Oyin Adenuga, Yewande Peregrino, Stephanie Olopade and Damola. They were thorough beauties all the way.
Congrats Banke!U are so inspiring!
all i see are the plus sized babes
i cannot believe people are bringing weight into this. all i see are people who came out to support an entrepreneur ( try doing your own business in lagos and see how easy it is). She has opened not one but 2 very good shops and is doing good work. Lover her or hate her, she’s doing really well and there’s a lot to learn from this.m I see these pictures as inspiration that if you work hard and follow your dreams the sky is the limit. before you people kill me that I am probably her secret lover, i don’t really care for BM Pro products per se and her work is ok and in mu personal opinion i have seen better, but it does not take away the fact that sheer talent, hardwork and a sound business mind brought her to where she is today. Why don’t we learn from this instead of looking for how to say people are big and squeezing into skinny jeans. so what?
Congrats Banke, most of the pics are nice and simple….others..well all don’t have to be perfect. BN, thanks for tagging the pics. Hoping to get more from u..we’re a foot into xmas season ..expecting a lot…..hoa?…me too!
Mo Abudu, Lanre DaSilva-Ajayi, Tayo Shonekan, Stephanie Olapade, Kunbi Oyelese appear effortlessly cool!
I love the idea of the Gucci combo on Seun & Bunmi Adesalu… They look amazing together!
It’s high time Aunty Tara Fela-Durotoye starts representing her status and what she stands for. As a beauty entrepreneur (CEO of House of Tara) and make up artiste, she cant afford to be looking this messy every blessed time.
Aunty Banke definitely inspires me! May God continue to bless the work of her hands.
nice pic, congrats banke. any info on the hats??????
Wats ur definition of boring pic.style is personal.because ur nt seein trnds duznt mean a particular outfit aint trendy.&pls note dnt use d persn 2 judge a dress or outfit&say its nice.dia wia a lot of celebs dia dat wia looking very simple…
LMAO!!! so every tom,dick n harry; good, bad, ugly,beautiful; best dressed, worst dressed………. all made sure dey took pictures on red carpet. SMH
Nice looking Ladies, i love the dresses. it shows that niga women has woken up to the challenges of westrn nations, as for banke dont let fame gets into your head, its the Lords doing, if you humble yourselves u will grow from strength to strength
@Dammie pls what is messy about Tara’s outfit??? na wa ooo , we will like to see how you dress out… hisssssssssssssssss
Nice pictures….. Just wondering why some people feel the need to comment when they have nothing constructive to say.
All is well