Thursday, August 6, 2026 · Updated Thursday, August 6, 2026
Bukuru, Nigeria
In Bukuru, Nigeria, a young Black woman with closed eyes is seated, her face meticulously made up with dramatic dark eyeshadow and highlighted brow bones. She wears a white headscarf wrapped around her head and a grey zip-up hoodie, with a white tank top visible underneath. A silver chain with a cross pendant rests on her chest. The background features a white wall with a decorative sign that reads "ULYSTH makeup ACADEMY" in black lettering, illuminated by blue and green LED lights. To the right, a round white frame holds a small green plant. The lower left of the image shows a basket filled with makeup brushes. The scene suggests a professional makeup studio environment.
A woman with dark skin and her hair pulled back sits in a chair. She is wearing a black and red striped off-the-shoulder top, a white skirt with small embroidered designs, and a red beaded necklace with a red pendant. She is also wearing red beaded bracelets on her left wrist and a large star-shaped earring in her left ear. Her makeup includes dramatic eye shadow, eyeliner, and lipstick. The background features a wall with a sign that reads "Makeup Academy" in neon green and purple letters. A small plant in a circular planter is visible on the right side of the frame. The woman looks down and to her right, then looks forward, and then touches her face.
A woman with dark skin and her hair pulled back sits in a chair. She is wearing a black and red striped off-the-shoulder top, a white skirt with small embroidered designs, and a red beaded necklace with a red pendant. She is also wearing red beaded bracelets on her left wrist and a large star-shaped earring in her left ear. Her makeup includes dramatic eye shadow, eyeliner, and lipstick. The background features a wall with a sign that reads "Makeup Academy" in neon green and purple letters. A small plant in a circular planter is visible on the right side of the frame. The woman looks down and to her right, then looks forward, and then touches her face.
In Bukuru, Nigeria, a Black woman with dramatic eye makeup and gray lipstick is seated in a chair, possibly in a makeup studio. She is wearing an off-the-shoulder garment with black and red horizontal stripes and a long, layered necklace of red and black beads. Her hair is slicked back. Another person, whose hands are visible, is applying a cotton swab to her face. A makeup brush is visible in the background. The environment features a sign with green neon lights spelling out "makeup ACADEMY" and a white wall with a circular decorative element containing a green plant. On a shelf in the background, there are two framed photographs, a small potted plant, a spray bottle, and makeup products.
In Bukuru, Nigeria, a Black woman with dramatic eye makeup and gray lipstick is seated in a chair, possibly in a makeup studio. She is wearing an off-the-shoulder garment with black and red horizontal stripes and a long, layered necklace of red and black beads. Her hair is slicked back. Another person, whose hands are visible, is applying a cotton swab to her face. A makeup brush is visible in the background. The environment features a sign with green neon lights spelling out "makeup ACADEMY" and a white wall with a circular decorative element containing a green plant. On a shelf in the background, there are two framed photographs, a small potted plant, a spray bottle, and makeup products.
A young woman with dark skin and dramatic eye makeup, wearing a black and red striped off-the-shoulder top and multiple strands of red and black beaded necklaces, sits in a chair. She is holding her hands up to her ears, fingers extended, as if adjusting earrings or covering her ears. Behind her, a white wall features a glowing green abstract art piece with the words "UP ACADEMY" visible on it. To the right, a circular white shelf holds a small potted plant with green foliage. The room appears to be a salon or studio setting, with other objects including what looks like a framed picture and a small white object visible on a shelf in the background.
A woman with dark skin and dramatic eye makeup sits in front of a wall with green and white signage. She wears a red and black striped off-the-shoulder top and a traditional red and black beaded necklace. Her hair is pulled back in a sleek bun, and she has large, sparkling earrings shaped like palm leaves. The background includes a white shelf with a small potted plant, a bottle of blue liquid, and some other cosmetic items. The overall scene appears to be an indoor setting, possibly a beauty salon or academy, given the signage. The location of Bukuru, Nigeria, is not explicitly visible in the image itself but is provided contextually.
A young woman with dark skin and dramatic eye makeup, wearing a black and red striped off-the-shoulder top and multiple strands of red and black beaded necklaces, sits in a chair. She is holding her hands up to her ears, fingers extended, as if adjusting earrings or covering her ears. Behind her, a white wall features a glowing green abstract art piece with the words "UP ACADEMY" visible on it. To the right, a circular white shelf holds a small potted plant with green foliage. The room appears to be a salon or studio setting, with other objects including what looks like a framed picture and a small white object visible on a shelf in the background.
A woman with dark skin and dramatic makeup is seated in a chair, holding a red and black striped fabric in her left hand and gesturing with her right hand. She wears a matching red and black off-the-shoulder top, white pants with a subtle pattern, and beaded red necklaces and bracelets. Her hair is styled up, and she has on large earrings. She appears to be speaking or performing, as a smartphone is positioned in front of her on a stand, facing her, presumably recording. The background includes a sign that reads "makeup ACADEMY" with a neon green outline. To her right, there is a round wall-mounted planter with green foliage and to her left, a makeup artist's chair is visible with various makeup brushes and products. The overall environment suggests a makeup studio or a beauty-related setting.
A young Black woman with elaborate makeup and traditional red and black beaded jewelry sits in a chair, wearing an off-the-shoulder garment with red and black horizontal stripes and patterned white pants. She holds a red and black striped fabric in her left hand and gestures with it. The background features a white wall with a neon light installation and the words "Makeup Academy" in stylized lettering. To the right, a small, round wall-mounted planter with greenery is visible. A hand holding a smartphone is in the foreground on the right, as if recording the woman. In the background, to the left, a makeup artist's station with brushes and products is partially visible. The lighting is bright, and the overall setting appears to be a professional makeup studio or academy.
The video shows a close-up of a Black woman posing in front of a white wall with "ACADEMY" written on it. She is wearing heavy makeup, including bright blush, dark eyeshadow, and false eyelashes. She has on a red and black striped off-the-shoulder top and a two-strand necklace made of red and black beads with a large red pendant. She is also wearing a star-shaped rhinestone earring and a matching bracelet. Her hair is pulled back into a bun. She touches her ear and then her shoulder as she poses. The lighting is bright and casts a glow on her skin.
A woman with dark skin and dramatic eye makeup sits in front of a wall with green and white signage. She wears a red and black striped off-the-shoulder top and a traditional red and black beaded necklace. Her hair is pulled back in a sleek bun, and she has large, sparkling earrings shaped like palm leaves. The background includes a white shelf with a small potted plant, a bottle of blue liquid, and some other cosmetic items. The overall scene appears to be an indoor setting, possibly a beauty salon or academy, given the signage. The location of Bukuru, Nigeria, is not explicitly visible in the image itself but is provided contextually.
A medium shot video captures a woman from the chest up, posed in profile, facing right. She has dark skin, her hair is styled in a bun at the nape of her neck and is a light brown color. She is wearing dramatic makeup with dark eyeshadow and bright blush. She is adorned with red and black beaded necklaces, a red and black beaded bracelet, and a jeweled earring in her right ear. Her attire is a red and black striped off-the-shoulder garment. Her right hand is raised to her face, touching her cheek. The background features a white wall with a partially visible sign that reads "ACADEMY" in stylized black lettering. To the right of the woman, a white circular object with a green plant inside is visible. The lighting is bright, highlighting her face and jewelry.
A woman with dark skin and dramatic makeup is seated in a chair, holding a red and black striped fabric in her left hand and gesturing with her right hand. She wears a matching red and black off-the-shoulder top, white pants with a subtle pattern, and beaded red necklaces and bracelets. Her hair is styled up, and she has on large earrings. She appears to be speaking or performing, as a smartphone is positioned in front of her on a stand, facing her, presumably recording. The background includes a sign that reads "makeup ACADEMY" with a neon green outline. To her right, there is a round wall-mounted planter with green foliage and to her left, a makeup artist's chair is visible with various makeup brushes and products. The overall environment suggests a makeup studio or a beauty-related setting.
A medium shot captures a Black woman posed in what appears to be a beauty salon or studio in Bukuru, Nigeria. She is adorned with dramatic makeup, including bold eyeshadow and long eyelashes, and wears a black and red striped off-the-shoulder garment. Her accessories include a multi-strand red and black beaded necklace with a large cylindrical red pendant and a matching beaded bracelet. She is lightly touching her face with her right hand, her gaze directed upwards. In the background, a white wall is decorated with the word "ALVISTH ACADEMY" in large black lettering, accompanied by abstract, wavy red lights. To the left of the frame, a large orange aerosol can, possibly hairspray, is visible along with other beauty products. The lighting is bright and somewhat theatrical, highlighting the subject and the decorative elements of the room.
In Bukuru, Nigeria, a makeup artist is applying makeup to a client. The artist, wearing a black top and white pants, stands to the left of the frame, leaning over to work on the client's face. The client, seated in a director's chair, wears a grey hooded jacket over a white top and patterned white pants. She has a headscarf on and her eyes are closed. Behind them, a wall is decorated with neon green wavy lights and a circular sign that reads "ALVISTH BEAUTY GALORE". The room is furnished with shelves displaying plants and decorative items, and a tripod with a light fixture is visible in the foreground.
A Black woman with auburn hair pulled into a bun sits in a chair, her arms crossed, and looks over her right shoulder. She wears a red and black striped off-the-shoulder dress and a black and red beaded necklace with a large red pendant, as well as a matching bracelet. She has dramatic eye makeup. In the background, a wall displays the words "makeup ACADEMY" in stylized lettering with purple lighting. To the right, a round white shelf holds a small green plant. A basket of makeup brushes sits to the left of the woman. A calendar with an image of a man in traditional attire is visible to the right. The scene appears to be in a makeup studio in Bukuru, Nigeria.
The video shows a close-up shot of a woman adorned in traditional attire and jewelry. She has on a black and red striped off-the-shoulder top and wears a layered necklace made of red and black beads, with a prominent red cylindrical bead as a focal point. Her makeup is dramatic, featuring dark eyeshadow, defined eyebrows, and a glossy lip. She has a light brown hairstyle pulled back. The background features a white wall with "Makeup Academy" visible in large lettering, along with abstract, colorful shapes, suggesting the setting is a makeup studio or academy. The woman is looking downwards, with her eyes closed in some frames and open in others, appearing contemplative or posing. The lighting highlights her makeup and jewelry.
A woman with elaborate makeup sits in a chair in front of a wall with a "Makeup Academy" sign. She wears a red and black striped off-the-shoulder top and white pants with a floral pattern. A multi-strand red beaded necklace is around her neck. She has on large white earrings. Her hair is pulled back into a bun. To her left, on a small table, are various makeup brushes, hairspray, and makeup compacts. To her right, a microphone and a lighting rig are visible. A second lighting rig is in the foreground on the left, obscuring part of the background. The room appears to be a studio with professional lighting equipment.
The image depicts a professional photography setup at a makeup academy in Bukuru, Nigeria. In the foreground, a woman is seated, posing for the camera. She has her hair styled in a bun and is wearing dramatic makeup, including bold eyeshadow and contouring. Her attire consists of a striped off-the-shoulder top with a red and black pattern and a white skirt adorned with a delicate blue floral print. She accessorizes with a striking white star-shaped earring and a layered red beaded necklace.
Two studio lights are positioned to illuminate the subject, one on the left and another on the right. In the background, there are several signs and decorative elements. A prominent sign behind the woman reads "MAKEUP ACADEMY" with a pink neon outline of dripping paint. To the right, a circular logo with the text "ALVISTH BEAUTY GALORE" and a butterfly emblem is displayed.
A person's hands are visible in the lower left corner, holding a camera, suggesting they are the photographer. Another person's hands are in the lower right, holding a mobile phone that displays a live video feed of the subject. On a shelf behind the subject, there are decorative plants, makeup palettes, and what appears to be a spray bottle. The overall environment suggests a professional setting designed for beauty and photography services.
A person's hands are applying makeup to a young woman's face. The woman is wearing a headscarf, a gray zip-up hoodie, and a white top. She has on dramatic eye makeup. Behind her, a wall has the words "UP ACADEMY" written on it with neon lights.
A medium shot captures a young Black woman with styled brown hair and full makeup, including dark eyeshadow and bright blush, smiling at the camera. She wears a red and black striped off-the-shoulder dress and a multi-strand red and black beaded necklace with a large red bead accent. Her hands are raised near her face, and she adjusts a star-shaped earring. The background shows a white wall with a neon sign that says "Makeup Academy" in stylized letters. To the right, a white circular object with a plant inside is visible. The overall lighting is bright.
A medium shot shows a dark-skinned woman with her hair pulled back in a bun. She is wearing a red and black striped off-the-shoulder dress, a double-strand red and black beaded necklace, and a matching bracelet. Her makeup is dramatic, with dark eyeshadow and bright blush. She is looking to her right, with her left hand resting on her chest. Behind her, a white wall has the words "up ACADEMY" in black lettering. To the right, a white, circular planter holds a green plant. The image appears to be taken indoors, possibly in a studio or salon, given the backdrop and lighting. There is no direct indication of the specific location within Bukuru, Nigeria.
A medium shot shows a Black woman with her hair pulled back and styled, and heavy makeup on her eyes and lips, posing in a makeup studio. She is wearing a red and black striped off-the-shoulder garment, a multi-strand red and black beaded necklace, a matching bracelet, and large, star-shaped earrings. She is seated in a black chair, with a makeup trolley to her left, and a shelf with plants, a framed picture, and a small spray bottle behind her. A neon green "makeup ACADEMY" sign is visible on the wall behind her. The overall scene suggests a professional makeup or beauty environment, possibly in Bukuru, Nigeria.
Bukuru, Nigeria · Aug 6, 2026, 2:54 PM
A young Black woman with dark skin and braided brown hair is posed in front of a white wall with a green neon sign that reads "Makeup Academy." She is wearing a red and black striped off-the-shoulder top and traditional red and black beaded jewelry, including a long necklace and a bracelet. Her eyes are closed, and she has dramatic makeup, including dark eyeshadow and long eyelashes. A sparkling star-shaped earring is in her right ear. The background features a round white decorative planter with a small green plant and other decorative items. The woman's left hand is resting on her shoulder. The overall scene appears to be an indoor studio or salon.
A woman with dark skin and dark hair pulled back is wearing a traditional red and black striped off-the-shoulder dress. She has on dramatic eye makeup, with dark eyeshadow and long false eyelashes. She is also wearing several strands of red and black beaded necklaces, as well as a matching beaded bracelet on her right wrist. Her earrings are silver and resemble delicate starbursts. Her left hand is raised to her face, near her jawline, and her right arm rests at her side. She is sitting in a black chair, in what appears to be a beauty salon or academy, as indicated by the signage on the wall in the background which reads "Makeup Academy." The background also features shelves with decorative items, including a white circular planter with greenery and a small potted plant with purple flowers. The overall lighting is bright, suggesting an indoor setting. The image was taken in Bukuru, Nigeria.
The image shows a young Black woman with her eyes closed and her face tilted upwards. She is wearing a red and black striped off-the-shoulder top and a matching necklace and bracelet made of black and red beads. Her makeup is dramatic, with dark eyeshadow and long eyelashes. She is posing with her hand resting on her cheek. In the background, there is a mirror reflecting another woman from behind, and a wall with the word "ACADEMY" in large black letters. The environment appears to be a salon or beauty academy in Bukuru, Nigeria, given the cultural attire and the presence of makeup and beauty products.
A Black woman is seated in a chair, looking to her left, in what appears to be a makeup studio or salon. She has dark skin, wears dramatic eye makeup with bold lashes and dark lipstick, and her hair is pulled back. She is adorned with a striking red and black beaded necklace and matching bracelets, and wears an off-the-shoulder, striped red and black top over white patterned pants. Behind her, a white wall features the text "ALVISTH MAKEUP ACADEMY" in black lettering, illuminated by red neon lights that resemble dripping paint. To her left, a mirror with green neon lighting is visible, reflecting more of the red neon lights. Various makeup products and tools are organized on a surface in front of her. The scene suggests an environment focused on beauty and training. The location is identified as Bukuru, Nigeria.
A woman with dark skin and full makeup, including dramatic eye makeup, is posing for a video. She is wearing a black and red striped off-the-shoulder top and a white patterned skirt. She has on a multi-strand red beaded necklace and a matching bracelet. She is sitting in front of a wall with the words "ALVISTH makeup ACADEMY" displayed in illuminated lettering that changes color from red to blue to green. There is a mirror to the left of the woman, reflecting the illuminated sign, and a makeup cart with various products and brushes is visible to her left. She is looking off to the side and touching her face and neck.
Bukuru, Nigeria
