FASHION NETWORK AFRICA CELEBRITY CORNER.

OBIANUJU CHIMEZIE

FASHION NETWORK AFRICA CELEBRITY CORNER.

TINUADE ADEJOKUN

Tinu was born some twenty something years ago to the family of Barrister and Engineer Mrs. Adejokun, Tinuade Adejokun has been able to reborn herself, not stopping at being an international model, she has Diploma in Banking and Finance and is currently at the University of Lagos studying Economics (Bsc).

Shuttling home and abroad, she been able to carve a niche for herself in the modeling industry, having modeled for the likes of Rozanne Pushkin, Ftv, Bogart, JJ schoeman, Thula Sindi, David Thale etc and talking locally, she’s worked with most of the notable designers in Nigeria, ranging from Mon Ami, Dakova, Tiffany Amber, House of J’ola, Deola Sagoe, Modela, to mention a few.

She’s currently an ambassador of Etisalat, beautifully smiling on her billboard. Tinuade, a onetime face of Duchess, the sister company to Wise men apparel boutique, has also graced the pages of numerous magazines locally and internationally, mentioning the likes Genevieve, True Love, True Love West Africa, Pregnancy and You, Exquisite Magazine, Light Up Magazine, Ovation Magazine, City People, Encomium etc.

Tinuade is well known as “catwalk Diva” among friends and colleagues in the industry. Catwalk Diva is in a sweet relationship with her Fiance of three years, Sam Obosi, an Advertising Executive. Tinu says 'he's been encouraging and supportive in my life'
she is an Isis Model since 2008 and has taken part in all fashion shows that involved Isis model.

FASHION NETWORK AFRICA CELEBRITY CORNER.

OLUBUNMI ADEMOKOYA  

She was the first Best Model of the World 2007.

Her career started in 2007 where she got into the Nigeria's Next Super Model contest and emerged as the runner-up,and then proceeded to contest for the Best Model of the World held in Istanbul Turkey and emerged the winner.

She is currently studying law at the University of South Africa.

She has done different jobs in different countries which includes Paris,South Africa,Nigeria,America,Bulgaria and couple of others.

Global Fashion Awards 2010.

Hosted by WGSN, the world's leading style and trend forecaster, the Awards were the first of their kind to honor style and innovation in the fashion industry on a global platform.

"With an industry so diverse and exciting, it struck us that there was a real need for fashion industry peers the world over to be able to reward, recognize, and rejoice with one another," stated Susanna Kempe, CEO of WGSN.  "We are delighted now to use our authority and gravitas to unite the industry in this way, and to present an unprecedented global platform on which to celebrate the achievements of fashion's finest."

"We are all here tonight because we share a passion for fashion, breaking rules, thinking differently and always looking forward to discovering the next breakthrough talent, technology or trend," Nigel Barker stated, opening the evening. "As our world becomes more virtual by the minute it is great to see so many of you from around the world coming together to celebrate the industry, its rising stars, luminaries and leaders."

Dinner time!!!!

MODELS,DESIGNERS BOTH HOME AND ABROAD GATHERED TOGETHER FOR A VOLUPTUOUS MEAL IN THE EVENING OF THEIR ARRIVAL.

NIGERIA'S NEXT SUPER MODEL MODEL 2010 FINALISTS.

After rigourous search,the panel of jugdes finally selected these three as the finalists for the just concluded Nigeria's next super model 2010.

In set is the originator of NNSM,Mrs.Joan Okorodudu{middle}.she is being flanked by the second runner-up{Oluchi Alieze. left}winner Nigeria's next super model{Claudia Adelu} and runner up {Binta Salli.far right}

MEMORIES OF NIGERIA'S NEXT SUPER MODEL 2010.

ARRIVAL OF DANY ATRACHE AND AMINAH BENJAMIN IN NIGERIA FOR THE JUST CONCLUDED NIGERIA'S NEXT SUPER MODEL

NIGERIA'S NEXT SUPER MODEL HAS COME TO STAY!!!

BRIEF HISTORY.

Nigeria's Next Super Model was conceptualized by Mrs.Joan Isioma Okorodudu.The idea is to provide standardized modeling competition in Nigeria, and also to provide platforms to restructure Nigeria's modeling and fashion industry.

It began in 2007 with screening in the month of April.Contestants were drawn from some of the goe-political zones of the Federation and each one of them were given a fair level ground to exhibit their aesthetics and style in their bid to vie for the most prestigious modeling competition in Nigeria and the West Africa sub-region.

The maiden edition saw mostly models who were already established.For this reason,Nigeria's Next Super Model 2007 was highly competitive.The event was characterized by various fashion parades,cultural displays and musical performances.The event was held at Muson centre,Lagos.

Miss.Bunmi Ademokoya,the best model of the world 2007 was the runner up of NNSM 2007 after Eunice Eyo,the grand winner of NNSM 2007.

However,Nigeria's next super model 2008 saw mostly new faces.It was also a huge success,because standard was not compromised.

In 2009 Miss.Aishat Bello won the most coveted modelling competition on Nigeria's soil.No other but the Nigeria's next super model.Each winner from the inception of the competition went home with  a car and also bags breath taking modelling contracts.

Nigeria's next super model 2010 will remain evergreen in the memories of many.It  was proudly sponsored by the Frano-Nigerian chamber of commerce and industry and it was also reconed with by a lot of coperate organizations who threw their entire weight behind the event.

It was a week long event which started with a press briefing and then proceeded on the second day with french ladies cup golf competition.The third day saw a gathering of French Nationals and Nigerians to celebrate beaujolais nouveau cocktail{tasting of a new wine}.The event took place at the Lagos motor boat club,Ikoyi.

The fourth day saw the french men golf competition and the fifth day was the gastronomie week.

On the 26th of Nov,being the eight day of the French week opened to the long awaited NNSM 2010.

Before the winner was crowned,there were colorful fashion shows with designers collections on exhibitions from the stables of Dany Atrache,Kirrette couture and Khadijah.Aminah Benjamin of Hit the runway show,the number one fashion show in the united states was not left behind.

Later in the evening,Aju Elumelu,an international artiste and also a sibling of the originator of Nigeria's next super model,Mrs.Joan Isioma Okorodudu,thrilled the crowed who almost did not blink throughout the entire show with sweet sensational music.

In a chat by fashionnetworkafrica correspondent with an executive of Saipem petroleum,he said this is one show too many.nnsm 2010 has been described by several people as the best competition and fashion shows they have ever seen in Africa.

At exactly 10pm,the french ambassador to Nigeria,Mr.JEAN-MICHEL DUMOND crowned Miss,Claudia Adelu as the new NIGERIA'S NEXT SUPER MODEL 2010 WINNER.