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BEST MODEL AFRICA COMING TO NIGERIA IN 2016-LOLA ALAO

 It was fun and excitement penultimate week Sunday at Terra Culture,Victoria Island, Lagos, during the fifth edition of Best Model Nigeria, when Chukwuebuka Mesironye and Tarere Obiagbo emerged Best Model Nigeria 2015, after a keen contest which involved over 30 models.
Commenting on his victory, Mesironye said that he was overwhelmed: “I’m really excited that I won. I want to thank the organisers for this opportunity. My dream is to take this platform to a new level and touch lives.”
For Tarere Obiagbo: “I’m so excited that I won. When you believe in something and you keep trying, nothing can stop you. My greatest challenge was the fact that there were so many experienced and pretty ladies in the house but I thank God that I won. My dream is to be a mentor to younger girls. I already have a blog were I talk to younger models.”
Commenting, Augustina Okitiakpe, the CEO of Modelslink International, organisers of the contest disclosed that Best Model Nigeria is designed to promote Nigerian youths both male and female.

Best Model coming to Nigeria in 2016-Lola Alao
 Meanwhile, actress and movie producer, Lola Alao, who is also the brand ambassador of the platform disclosed that in 2016, Best Model Africa will berth in Nigeria.

“As I speak to you, plans have reached advanced stages for the successful hosting of Best Model Africa in Nigeria next year. I am so passionate about the youths and that is the reason I am putting in so much effort to take the Best Model brand to the next level. The idea is to empower youths. I will be leveraging on my brand to make sure this dream comes true,” Lola said while addressing guests before the winners were announced

Why we are supporting Best Model Nigeria
One of the platforms giving Best Model Nigeria a boost is the Italian Consulate in Nigeria. Commenting on why the Consulate continues to support the platform, the Consular General of the Italian Consulate, Andrea Pompermaier said: “Where there is beauty, fashion and art, there you will find Italy. Milan is one of the most important centres for fashion in the world so it is a pleasure to be here today. We’re working together to strengthen the relationship between the Nigerian fashion industry and Milan.”

Privilege working with Best Model Nigeria-Ken Bassey, CEO Dabinchi Entertainment 
Meanwhile, commenting, Ken Bassey, CEO Dabinchi Entertainment, an event management company, producers of Best Model Nigeria described the experience of working with the platform as a privilege: “It’s been a privilege working with the organisers of Best Model Nigeria. The challenges we have had over the years are sponsors but we thank God for the major support we got from the Italian Consulate this year. Among others the winners have received an all expense paid trip to Italy which will include a photo shoot and tour with one of the best phptographers in Milan. Our objective is to be associated with international events such that we will be referred to as dabinchi Global Entertainment.”

The Italian Consular General later hosted the entourage and winners to a dinner at the Consulate located on Walter Carrington, Victoria Island, Lagos. Sponsors include Aquarite Water, Afrodisia and Ouch! among others. The event was hosted by popular comedian, MC Senator.

Meanwhile, recently in the UK, two past winners of the contest, Stephaney Omogbaiye and Adedamola Adebowale won Face of The world contest.



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