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Dabota Lawson has once again captured the spotlight — this time in an exclusive feature interview with the Sunday Sun, one of Nigeria’s leading weekend newspapers.
Published on Sunday, March 9, 2025, the interview offers an intimate look into Dabota’s remarkable journey from a young woman with big dreams to a powerhouse reshaping the African beauty industry.
A Story of Growth and Grit
In the feature, Dabota opens up about her early years studying Financial Economics at the University of Leicester, her emergence onto the public scene as Miss Nigeria UK 2010, and her bold transition into the business world.
> “Every step I’ve taken — from modeling to entrepreneurship — has been driven by a desire to create something lasting, something meaningful,” she shared in the interview.
With the launch of Dabota Cosmetics, Two Six Mall, and Dabota House of Beauty, she’s built a brand empire rooted in innovation, inclusivity, and empowerment — all while navigating the challenges that come with building a business in Africa’s competitive beauty and wellness space.
On Setbacks, Self-Discovery & Scaling Up
The Sunday Sun profile highlights not just Dabota’s successes, but also the obstacles she’s faced — including public scrutiny, self-doubt, and the learning curves of solo entrepreneurship. Her candor is inspiring:
> “The setbacks weren’t there to break me — they refined me. They gave me clarity about who I am and what I’m building,” she said.
She also revealed her commitment to creating clean, skin-friendly beauty products for African skin tones, as well as plans to expand into natural skincare and sustainable packaging.
What’s Next for Dabota?
2025 is shaping up to be one of Dabota’s most dynamic years yet. During the interview, she teased:
A new collection under Dabota Cosmetics, featuring botanically powered formulations
The release of her new book, From Likes to Launch, aimed at mentoring young entrepreneurs navigating digital branding and product development
Her upcoming role in The Real Housewives of Lagos – Season 3, where she hopes to show the world a new side of Lagos and her life behind the scenes as a CEO and mother
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