NIGERIA'S NEXT TOP MODEL

“Nigeria’s Next Top Model” was scheduled to become a regular weekly reality TV series seen not only in Nigeria but many other African countries. They however were not able to secure the official rights to officially use the Top Model name. They decided instead to hold a one-night only competition in London.

Nigeria's Next Top Model Contestants

The selection criteria for contestants included women only between the ages of 18 and 28, a minimum height of 5.8”, could not wear more than a size 12 dress, engaged in formal studies/professional career woman and Nigerian by birth, parentage, grand parentage which they reserve the right to ask that the contestant prove this fact at any time. The overall winner of the competition would receive:

• Worldwide recognition as the Nigerian Top Model 2007 and featured on TV, Radio and Print advertising campaigns and fashion promotional campaigns and events.
• Featured in prominent ethnic and mainstream UK magazines.
• The opportunity to be showcased as the ‘Face of New Nigeria’ as part of the ongoing ‘Heart of Africa’ rebranding campaign.
• Opportunity to take part aboard the CATWALK THE WORLD Charity Fashion Event in Johannesburg South Africa.
• Sessions with award winning professional photographers in order that enviable professional model portfolios can be put together
• A cash prizes of £1000.
• Wardrobe maintenance for the year.
• A working holiday trip to Nigeria as part of the worldwide exposure campaign to work aboard UNICEF projects in Nigeria with young children.
• Free spa weekend.
• Editorial spread and photo shoot courtesy of the very excellent Diamond Touch Magazine and top class couturier.
• Make up sessions with a leading makeup artist to the stars – MINK Cosmetics.
• Several styling sessions with award winning hair stylists.
• Free nail and body care maintenance for the whole year courtesy of Harriet Stein – Beauty Inn – London
• Plus many other prizes.

Two Top Models presented the show, they were:

• Adoara Oleh
• Oreke

The judges were:

• Jan Malan (Chief Judge – director of Umzingeli Productions)
• Adebayo Jones (Haute Couture Fashion Designer)
• Shevelle Rhule (Pride Magazine)
• Sarah Leon (Select Models)
• Charles Thomson
• Matthew Mensah
• Sesan Awonoiki
• Stefan Lindemann (editor Grazia Magazine)
• Aneka Johnson (Founder Miss Black Britain).

" The overriding aim is to nurture, encourage, develop, fashion, mentor young ladies into that which they were born to be – superb flag bearers and ambassadors of the great ‘Heart of Africa’ Nigeria!"

The winner of the 2007 Nigeria’s Next Top Model contest is Olabimitan Adeyinka, and Peace Blessing Oyibo as the runner-up. The total number of the contestants was 15. Other models that participated in the contest include: Olaide Aremu, Adaora Ilobi, Sarah Erhabor, Antoniette Adesina, Folake Abosede Ayobolu, Dabota Lawson, Annette Onaolapo, Tolu Faleti, Ivie Omoregie, Asari Mabel Usang, Ugochi Chiladzo Ogodo, and Ivie Okhions.
The one night competition was such a huge success that they decided to call the one night competition their 1st cycle and to continue trying to secure the official rights to officially use the Top Model name. Because of this they are convinced they will have no problem securing the rights and have already announced plans to hold Cycle 2 as a weekly competition back in Nigeria sometime in 2008. This series would then officially become a spin-off of the series “America’s Next Top Model” that was created by the beautiful, talented and sexy actress and supermodel Tyra Banks.

Supermodel Oluchi Onweagba

-Her first name means "God's Work"

-Won the M-Net "Face Of Africa" competition in 1998 when she was just seventeen

-Has been on the cover of Italian Vogue, as well as countless other magazines

-Has been featured in ads for Lancôme, The Gap, and Victoria's Secret

-Has been in fashion shows for high fashion entities like Chanel, Gucci, Christian Dior, Tommy Hilfiger, Victoria's Secret, John Galliano and Kenneth Cole

-Signed a cosmetics contract with Cover Girl in 2004

-Has been featured in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue four times, from 2005 to 2008

-In 2008, she launched a modeling agency in South Africa, OModel Africa

Tiwa Savage, Kerry Washington & Britney Spears in Stella McCartney

Today we have 3 international style stars Tiwa Savage, Kerry Washington and Britney Spears battling it out for your favourite in a royal blue print piece by Stella McCartney.
The British design label is fast becoming one of Nigeria’s most loved design labels with spotting celebrities and socialites including Agbani Darego and Nkiru Anumudu in some of the label’s outfits.
The outfit from the label’s Pre-Fall 2012 collection is an electric royal blue charmeuse with orange, black and white floral print. It has a round neckline, long sleeves, fitted bodice and a straight skirt which falls to tea-length hem.
See how these entertainers wore the piece.

Kerry Washington
From mid 2012 “Scandal” and “Django Unchained” actress Kerry Washington made her mark as a leading global style star. The 36 year old American actress is one of today’s designer favourites, wearing top brands including Peter Pillotto, Louis Vuitton, Oscar de la Renta, Miu Miu and Rodarte.
In April 2012, she joined her Django Unchained cast Leonardo DiCaprio, Jamie Foxx and Christoph Waltz for the movie’s photocall at The Ritz Carlton Hotel in Cancun, Mexico, in this electric Stella McCartney Pre-Fall 2012 number.
She accessorized the outfit with a pair of beige Jimmy Choo “Cosmic” platforms and a gold bracelet. Her look was completed with wavy locks.

Britney Spears
At the premiere of Fox’s “The X Factor” Season 2 on Tuesday 11th September 2012, American pop star Britney Spears was spotted in the same outfit in Los Angeles, California, USA.
The 31 year old Baby One More Time hit maker arrived at the Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Hollywood all smiles in the royal blue charmeuse print number. She accessorized the outfit with a silver necklace, diamond earrings and ring and a pair of grey pumps.
Smoky eyes, a pink pout and her let down tresses completed her look.

Tiwa Savage
Nigerian music star Tiwa Savage also rocked the famous piece at Darey Art-Alade’s “Love: Like a Movie” concert on Sunday 17th February 2013 at the Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.
The newly engaged 33 year old chanteuse accessorized this Stella McCartney royal blue crepe paisley dress with gold earrings, a silver nose ring, a grey clutch and black pumps.
She finished her look by letting her hair down and opting for smoky eyes, stiletto nail polish and red hot lipstick.
The Stella McCartney Blue Paisley Dress
Stella McCartney’s floral long sleeve dress from the Pre-Fall 2012 collection was displayed with matching pants. It retails for $797 0n Matches Fashion

So… Pick Your Fave!

Top #3 Models This Week

		Nnenna Agba
		Ulunma Nnenna Agba was born in Houston Texas and raised in Nigeria. Nnenna is best known as one of the stand-out contestants on America's Next Top Model Cycle 6. Nnenna is also a chemist - she graduated from Texas A&M University with a B.A. in Chemistry in 2003. One of the more successful ANTM alums, she has been featured in several magazines including True Love, Confidence Magazine, Time Out, Advantage,and Clam. She has also worked with top designers including Dolce & Gabbana, Michael Kors, Heatherette, and Chloe

Somali-Ethiopian model Fatima Siad came to ANTM with a powerful story to tell and a chance to inspire others. She was a victim of female genital mutilation when she was seven years old and her two sisters were killed in Somalia's brutal civil war. Fatima has persevered through all her trauma and has since become a popular model who has been featured in magazines like Ebony, Essence, CosmoGirl & Elle.

Aminat Ayinde Is...
Beautiful Sexy Sophisticated Stunning Cultured Alluring Elegant Fierce

	Camara Yaya Dacosta Johnson is a talented Harlem-born model and actress who comes from a mixed Nigerian/Brazilian/Native American background. She was second place in the third cycle of the popular show which also featured notables like Toccara & Eva "The Diva" Pigford who won first place. Yaya, who is a graduate of Brown University, is currently signed to Models 1 London and Ford Models. She has modeled for Target, Olay, CharmaineLouise, DJA Clothing Company, Venus Clothing, Isaac Mizrahi, Kohl's, Seven Magazine, Interview Magazine, Essence Magazine, Jewel Magazine, Marc Bouwer, Seda, Garnier Fructis, Lincoln Townhouse, Radioshack, and Sephora, amongst others. As an actress, Yaya has acted in three major motion pictures, Take the Lead, Honeydripper and The Shanghai Hotel. She also acted in a TV movie called Racing for Time and starred on the hit soap opera All My Children.
Yaya's Many Looks