African Beauty: The Africa Beauty Summit Takes Place in Norwich This Sunday
Panels, an exhibition of emerging brands, professional exchanges, and an awards ceremony will highlight this sixth edition themed "Beyond Boundaries," with Seyi Shay announced as the keynote speaker.
The sixth edition of the Africa Beauty Summit & Award will bring together beauty, fashion, and wellness professionals from Africa and the diaspora this Sunday, September 13, in Norwich, England. The event will be held at the Maids Head Hotel and aims to provide an international platform for brands, entrepreneurs, and creatives in the industry.
Under the theme “Beyond Boundaries,” the 2026 edition focuses on how beauty, fashion, and lifestyle businesses can enhance their visibility beyond their home markets. The announced program includes discussions with industry professionals, a brand exhibition, networking sessions, and an awards ceremony.
The organizers also highlight the sectors that are currently shaping the African beauty ecosystem, including cosmetics, hair care, aesthetics, wellness, photography, and beauty-related technologies. The exhibition will allow emerging brands to showcase their products to visitors, partners, and industry professionals.
British-Nigerian singer Seyi Shay is set to be the keynote speaker. Other professionals and entrepreneurs on the agenda include Bose Alao Omotoyossi, Sarah Capewell-Rive, Experience Kuberaza, Josephine Owuye, Taylor Smith, and Franklin Kalu.
The event is organized by Seddy Initiative CIC, a Norwich-based organization that presents this gathering as a platform to increase the visibility of African talent and foster connections among creatives, entrepreneurs, and investors. This sixth edition continues a trajectory initiated several years ago aimed at recognizing African beauty professionals.
The summit will take place this Sunday at the Maids Head Hotel, located at 20 Tombland in Norwich. Doors will open at 3:00 pm, the red carpet will begin at 4:00 pm, and the main program is scheduled for 5:30 pm. General admission tickets are priced at £39.99.
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