Buyi Xaba
Buyi Xaba’s biography tells a story
that is anything but ordinary.
Born in the dusty roads of Katlehong
township , she grew up in the rural
Nkandla, matriculated at Dundee
Secondary School and holds a National
Diploma in Analytical Chemist, a
Bachelor’s Degree in Business
Administration (Marketing) and a B. Phil
Honours in Marketing.
Her beauty journey started at Revlon SA
where she was employed as a Snr
Account Development Manager later
being promoted to a Product Manager
for Charlie Cosmetics. Buyi then
continued to climb the corporate ladder
moving on to Avon- Justine as a
Category Manager, Avroy Shlain as
Category Manager (Skin care) and
currently Head of Marketing & PR at
Black Opal SA.
Achievements:
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Brand Ambassador of Ngemvelo Natural Hair Products
Ms Plus Size South Africa National Finalist 2016
Co -Founder and MD of Amatshesizwe Projects ( events management company)
Vice – President ( Professional Makeup Artist Alliance Africa)
Co – Founder of Thee Cosmetics Lusaka (Cosmetics Distributor in Zambia)
Owner and Founder of BX Cosmetics ( Cosmetics Marketing & PR Company)
Member – African Women’s Movement
“I remember the days when I was down and out. At that time I was self
employed. As we all know, starting your own business is not child’s play.”
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