NIGERIA'S NEXT SUPERMODEL 2012- ALL HAIL THE NEW QUEEN OF THE CATWALK

ELATED FAVOUR LUCKY IN HER NEW CAR

At just 14 years old, Favour Lucky has the world laid bare before her. The tall teenager at about 6 feet is already, and that's if all works out well , on the way to super-stardom. Some are already of the opinion, that the heir-apparent to Oluchi Orlandi's crown as finally arrived.

She emerged the new queen of modeling in Nigeria at the recently concluded NNSM 2012, amongst the 23 that competed for the same crown. It was a fierce competition, 3 of those who competed came in from the UK, the US & Canada. But at the end of the day, the judging panel, made up of the likes of Deon Redman, a top South African Fashion show producer and model scout, Walid Attalah, top Lebanese Couturier, known world over for his unbelievably gorgeous outfits, that cost millions of dollars (We heard reliably that he would soon be opening a store in Nigeria), top fashion icon, architect of note & philanthropist, Princess Fifi Ejindu, fashionista extraordinaire and renowned wellness advocate, Dr Vivian Oputa, the founder of Isis Model Agency and main organiser of the NNSM, Joan Okorodudu, Editor, New African Woman Magazine, Regina Jane Jere, Samer Ratta, the Executive Editor of Moda Style, one of the biggest fashion magazines in the world & Jemma Ford, a top representative of FTV, who came in from South Africa, were all convinced beyond any doubt that Favour Lucky was the one deserving of the crown and they all unanimously awarded her the crown. 

Favour Lucky, born February, 1998, meaning she would be 15 very early next year, would use the next one and half years to learn the nitty-gritty of the modeling world, so as to better prepare her for the grueling world of international modeling. 2 unbelievable names for just one person- Favour & Lucky. Seems like the name has done her unbelievable good. For emerging the winner, she went home with a brand new car, a Kia Rio, keys and car were delivered to her immediately. The young winner already has her work well cut out for her though. Yes she can't work as much as she would want now, because of her age, she must be 16 before she can go all out, but she's already engaged by L'Oreal Paris in Nigeria, through their  hair brand Dark & Lovely for some work. Favour, was not the only winner on the night, Olubunmi Ademokoya, who is Isis Model Agency, biggest fish, having modeled round the world, Istanbul, Johannesburg, Cape Town, London, Washington, New York, Paris etc, she was the former 'Best Model of the World at a very early stage in her career, and was also a winner on the day, she got a brand new car, a Chevrolet Avio car and $3000 dollars gift and would be going on an all expense paid trip to Spain, Milan & Paris. Other winners on the night, were Jessica Okpo from Cote'd ivoire, who won the crown of Africa Next SuperModel  & got $2000 dollars, and an all expense paid trip to Paris, France. Flavinia Matata, from Tanzania was declared Africa's Most Outstanding Model of the year 2012. Princess Fifi Ejindu, need we say more about her, got a recognition award as Nigeria's Style Icon of the Decade, while Caleb Eguenu, was also recognised for his Charity Works. 

It was a great night, the venue of the event- Oriental Hotel, was packed to the brim, we believe there were over a thousand guests at the event, we saw the likes of top designer Ngozi Nkoloenyi, Ronke Ademiluyi, founder of the Africa Fashion Week London, designer extraordinaire Data Okorodudu of the JD7 fame, former Miss Nigeria 2004 to 2010, Eme Maya-Lawani, MD of Studio 24, Abuja, Chris Oputa, several of the MBGN Queens, Publisher of FAB Magazine, Akinjide Babs-Familusi, Club owner Ruby Dabbour of Caliente(they organised the after party), top South-Sudan supermodel in the making Ajok Kuol-Manyang, Samantha Dollar, CEO of Zohi Taglit, upcoming star actress Beverly Naya, young upcoming designer of note Yinka Fashola of MOOFA Designs, CEO of E24/7 Biodun Kupoluyi, the Consular General of the French Embassy, the CEO of Bouygues Construction & several of their directors, top execs of TotalFina/Elf, FTV crew, Associated Press crew, Reuters crew, CEO of FTV Africa, Russell Connolly, Benjamin Nweke and so many others.

This is probably the biggest NNSM ever done so far, in terms of budget, coverage, number of guests, sponsorships and supports, gifts etc and they must be commended for a job well-done. 

The night's host was Brian Okpara, former Mr Nigeria.

PRINCESS FIFI EJINDU- FASHION ICON OF THE DECADE

ENE MAYA-LAWANI, EX MISS NIGERIA

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN WORN BY ENE

SAMANTHA DOLLAR, CREATIVE DIRECTOR ZOHI TAGLIT

GOLD CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN AS WORN BY SAMANTHA

RUBY DABBOUR OF CALIENTE

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DARK AND LOVELY PRESENTS NNSM 2012 FIFI EJINDU PARTNERS. Countdown begins

 Top international brand, L'Oreal Paris are the principal partners, sponsoring this year's edition of the annual model search competition, Nigeria's Next SuperModel 2012 (NNSM 2012). L'oreal Paris internationally acclaimed hair brand DARK & LOVELY is the main focus. And from the little we have been able to gather, they are leaving no stone unturned to make this year's event the most memorable and the best one so far. 2 Cars and several other great gifts are up for grab.

 In the past few weeks, about 24 gorgeous girls chosen after what the organisers refer to as  a very rigorous search, have been in camp. About 3 of the participants are from outside Nigeria. One from Canada, another from the UK and another from another part of Europe. The camp has been wrapped in gaiety the past few days, as the girls have been having the fun of their lives. The camp itself is located somewhere on the island, a beautiful edifice with all the trappings, where the models are being taught all the rudiments of high fashion modeling (catwalk/fashion modeling), how to keep and stay fit through regular exercises and eating well etc.

The models are visited daily by mentors who coach them and advise them on many things.

We hear that supports for the famous model search that discovered the likes of the 1st ever winner Eunice Eyo, the Best Model of the World-Olubunmi Ademokoya, Aisha Bello,  Claudia Adelu & the last winner- Imade Ogbewi  has been unprecedented. One of those giving massive support is Multi-millionaire architect Fifi Ejindu, through her company StarCrest, we hear she would be  gracing the occasion with some of her friends, also a few Consular-Generals of embassies in the country and many other high-powered guests are also expected to attend. Other brands giving massive support are Bouygues Construction, Studio 24 with headquarters in Abuja, OpenHands Ltd and others,  while world famous Fashion TV would be covering the show. 

FIFI EJINDU

Date of event is Saturday, November 24, 2012. Venue is the Terrace Sky Garden of the Lagos Oriental Hotel, 3, Lekki Road, Victoria Island, Lagos. Time is from 4PM. Many gifts awaits those invited from the many sponsors, partnering the event organisers. It promises to be a superlative event.

Have you gotten your tickets or invites yet? You had better do.

ELITE MODEL LOOK 2012- CASTING DATES AND OTHER INFO

International acclaimed modeling competition – Elite Model Look which takes place in over 80 different countries is back, bigger and better for its 2012 edition. The prestigious competition has tremendously accelerated the careers of many aspiring and upcoming talents to become International top models and this edition will not be different.
Elite is offering thousands of girls and boys the opportunity to achieve their dreams and walk in the footsteps of top models like Tyra Banks, Naomi Campbell, Tyson Beckford, David Agbodji, Ty Ogunkoya, Cindy Crawford and Gisele Bundchen.
The relentless Elite Nigeria team will go to Calabar, Enugu, Abuja, Delta and Lagos for castings from Saturday 2nd June 2012 – Saturday 30th June 2012.

With the Elite Model Look Nigeria celebrating its 5th year anniversary, it aims to offer maximum opportunities for women and men to participate in one of the most renowned modeling contest and to maintain its reputation of being the world’s most prestigious agency.

At the end of the castings, 100 contestants will be selected to participate in the national contest that will be held in Lagos and after a rigorous screening exercise, 10 girls and 10 boys would be selected to participate in the finale on Saturday 1st September 2012.

Winners are not only selected based on their photogenic qualities, their personalities and their natural beauties but also on their potential to co-respond to current fashion trends.

The Elite Model Look Jury comprising of various individuals in the fashion and modeling industry will choose the most qualified contestants for the finale. The ultimate goal of this contest is to win a place in the World Final set to bring together different girls selected in different countries to secure a 3 Year contract with the Elite Agency.

Prizes
Female
The Elite Model Look Nigeria winner will represent Nigeria alongside 80 other countries and will get a chance to win 150,000 USD at Elite Model Finale in October 2012 in China.

• A chance to win a modeling contract with Elite Model Management Worldwide
• An All-Expense paid trip to New York City
• $1,000 Shopping Spree
• A Spread with a Top Magazine

Male

• One year International modeling contract with Elite Model Management Milan, Italy
• All expense trip paid to Milan
• $1,000 worth of shopping
• Photo Shoot with a Top international fashion photographer

Criteria
To take part in one of the Elite Model Look castings, applicants must be;
Female

• Between the ages of 14 and 22 years old
• Minimum height of 172cm/5’8

Male

• Between the ages of 16 and 25 years old
• Minimum height of 179cm/5’11

Instructions

1.        All applicants should come to the casting venues with two recent pictures of themselves – A head shot and a full body shot.

2.       If you are under the age of 18, a parental authorization letter is required at the casting venues.

3.       Applicants should wear as little make-up as possible and wear outfits that show their figures (Ladies – Skinny jeans or leggings and Gents – A Basic T-Shirt & Jeans).

4.       Female applicants should come to the casting venues with their natural hair. False eyelashes or coloured fingernails would not be accepted.