Celeb make-up artist, Lydia Ashitey opens shop

After working with several celebrities, providing her touch of make-up artistry on the set of movies and music videos, make-up artist, Lydia Gladys Ashitey has taken a bold step to launch her ‘LEEDY A XPRESSIONS’, a hair and make-up shop.

The shop located in Labone, next to the Zanzi Bar, will provide exclusive, uncommon and stylish hair and makeup services to people who seek a touch of style and glamour! The launch was supported by several celebrities who have worked with her in the past, including Yvonne Nelson, Martha Ankomah, Vivian Achor, Nikki Samonas, Nana Akua Addo and others. Kofi Adjorlolo and Pascaline Edwards shared their experience of working with her on set and wished her well in her new venture. There was also a fashion show to highlight Lydia’s creativity in hair and make-up artistry with some actresses modeling for her as well. The event was hosted James Gardner and Ellen Asante with performances from Sheriffa Gunu.


Lydia Gladys Ashitey has worked within the Ghana Movie Industry for 8 years and therefore has a lot of experience at hand. She has been on several movies such as ‘Pretty Queen’, ‘Harry’s Courts’, ‘The Prince Bride’, ‘The Queen’s Pride’, ‘Heart of Men’, ‘The Dons of Sakawa’, ‘Trinity’, ‘Bed of Roses’, ‘Rain’ and ‘Single Six’.

She has also worked on hair and make-up for musicians such as Efya, Buk Bak, Sherifa, Mzbel, Rana and Diamond. Lydia’s beautiful hand work also stretches to Bridals, Fashion Shows, Photo Shoots, TV Commercials and others.