Francine Bahati

Francine Bahati is the founder and CEO of Queenfidence Cosmetics, an all-inclusive Black-owned beauty brand. Born in a small town in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Francine was forced to flee her country due to the civil war and lived as a refugee in Uganda for 10 years. Francine’s love for makeup and passion for inspiring people led her to create Queenfidence Cosmetics, which is now based in Abbotsford, British Columbia. Queenfidence Cosmetics offers top-grade makeup products designed to meet the needs of individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds, with formulas that are 100% cruelty-free, paraben-free, gluten-free, and vegan-friendly. The brand is geared toward all makeup lovers, regardless of gender, and its mission is to help people feel confident and beautiful both inside and out. In 2022, Complex CA recognized Queenfidence Cosmetics as one of 45 Women-Owned Businesses You Need to Know.