By Josephine Kekeli
In an exclusive interview on GTV Breakfast Show, Edem Dotsey, known as Deebee, a talented and determined young makeup artist, shared his remarkable journey into the world of beauty. With unwavering passion and dedication, Deebee has overcome numerous challenges to establish himself as a rising star in the makeup industry.
Deebee’s fascination with makeup began at a young age, when he was in Senior High School when he studied visual art which involves painting and brush, and discovered his talent for transforming faces and boosting confidence. His educational background is rooted in fashion design, having pursued a program at Accra Technical University. However, during his academic journey, he experienced a significant shift in passion and interest, although he has shifted his primary focus to makeup, he hasn’t entirely abandoned his fashion design.
Despite facing initial skepticism from those around him, He remained resolute in pursuing his dreams.
“I am a guy and I’m doing makeup up and in the society, we are in, it’s not common for a man to do something a woman is supposed to do; therefore, everyone has their thought about you, and because we are human some comments will break you but it didn’t discourage me but kept me moving”.
Deebee also acknowledged the unique challenges of being a male makeup artist in a predominantly female-dominated industry. He revealed that he often faces resistance from women, but remains undeterred in his pursuit of success. Instead, Deebee sees his presence in the industry as an opportunity to bring a fresh perspective and approach. He noted that his male presence in a traditionally female-dominated field often generates more attention, simply because people are intrigued to see a man excel in a space typically associated with women.
Deebee also shared another challenge he faces as a male makeup artist: maintaining professionalism in the face of temptation. He admitted that when beautiful women sit in his chair, often with revealing clothing, it can be distracting. However, He emphasized that he remains focused on his work, committed to delivering exceptional results and providing a respectful, professional service to his clients.
He recounted the early days of his TikTok journey stating that he used voiceovers in his content creation and because he is from the Volta Region, he cleverly incorporated traditional elements, such as the Agbadza dance and Ewe songs, into his videos and that’s how he started being noticed.
Deebee’s hard work and perseverance have earned him a loyal client base and recognition within the industry. As he continues to grow and evolve as an artist, he remains committed to inspiring others to pursue their passions, regardless of obstacles or criticism. He has students who learn from him and has been empowering them.
He also advised anyone who wants to be in the make-up industry to stay focused and do what they love.
