NNSM 2011 IN RETROSPECT | FINALISTS IN ALY FAWAZ COLLECTIONS.

Nigeria's Next Super Model 2012 is open for registration.

Nigeria's Next Super Model 2011 has come and gone with Ms Imade Ogbewi bagged all the gooddies attached to the Car she won. All the excitements the contestants enjoyed is one they will not forget in a long while. The various photo shoots were awesome, camp was thrilling, sight seeing was fantastic, the boat cruise was breath taking and so on and so forth.
With NNSM getting bigger and better, the contest has opened several opportunities for Nigeria. Right now, fashion and fabric companies from various part of the world are showing interest in investing in Nigeria.
The Model search contest is open once again. Invitation is open to young Nigerian girls from all over the world between the ages of 16-21.
So, who will be the NIGERIA'S NEXT SUPER MODEL 2012 WINNER? Let's keep our eyes peelled and our fingers crossed as we are about to journey into another adventure of milestone hunts.
By- Joseph.

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The Overview of the just concluded Nigeria's Next Super Model 2011 - Season 5

Nigeria's Next Super Model, the 5th season got over 30 stunning girls for the screening and trimmed them down to 19 at the final screening. The 19 girls proceeded to the final contest which held at Oriental Hotel at Lekki waterside, Lagos Nigeria.

The front part of the Grand Ball Room at Oriental hotel was filled with crowd eagerly waiting to enter the hall in order to locate the front-est seat for the best view achievable and at about 4pm the show commenced starting with various artist presenting and displaying their talents to the cheering crowd.
Then the grand arrival of the girls on a yacht and the colorful entry into the hall got the crowd the mindset of something big about to happen. This marked the beginning of the event with magnificent dress display from Aly Fawaz. Then we got other designers showcasing their clothes such as House of Jola, House of Farah, Berry Couture and so many others.

The most stunning display was made by Monami who expressed Africa in her deepest culture.

The words of one of the international press - Sholar "I've been to many fashion shows all around the world and got many experiences but this one in Nigeria is the most fantastic. It is mind-blowing, deep and awesome."

The spectators went wild when the Top 5 were selected which consisted of:

Taiwo Joke  |  Orji Naomi  |  Omanibe Joy  |  Ayodele Oyinkansola  |  Imade Ogbewi

Then the Top 3 which are:

Taiwo Joke     |    Orji Naomi    |    Imade Ogbewi

Second Runner up:

Taiwo Joke

First Runner up:

Orji Naomi

And the item get-up-from-your-seat-and-scream when the Winner was announced. It was obvious that the expected contestant got the prize.
And the Winner is:

Imade Ogbewi

And she got her CAR!!!

THE WINNER OF NIGERIA'S NEXT SUPER MODEL 2011 GOES HOME WITH A BRAND NEW CAR, ROUND TRIP TICKETS FROM VIRGIN ATLANTIC TO LONDON, ROUND TRIP TICKET FROM STUDIO 24 ABUJA TO DUBAI AND A ONE WEEK STAY AT THE HILTON HOTEL ,A ROUND TRIP TICKET TO LONDON TO AFRICA FASHION WEEK LONDON FROM RUKKIES CONCEPT, ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS WORTH OF DRESSES FROM RUKKIES,COMPLETE PHOTO SHOOT FOR DARK AND LOVELY , 3 NIGHTS AT THE PENTHOUSE AT HARDLEY APARTMENTS IN VICTORIA ISLAND LAGOS. ,A BOOK BY HAKEEM SALAAM, A PHOTOSHOOT IN DUBAI WITH TOP DESIGNER ALY FAWAZ AND SO MUCH MORE

Finalists on a boat cruise.

The Nigeria's Next Super Model is on full blast. This is a video of the girls on a boat cruise to the event venue for their first time appearance to guest.

SPECULATIONS ABOUT NNSM NON-EXISTENCE A BIG LIE!!!

A SHORT SPEECH FROM THE CREATOR OF NIGERIA'S NEXT SUPER MODEL TO DEBUNK THE RUMOUR OF NON-EXISTING NNSM 2011 BY SCAMMERS.

NIGERIA'S NEXT SUPER MODEL GRAND FINALE IS ON AT LAST.

The much talked about NIGERIA'S NEXT SUPER MODEL is on. All road in Lagos, Nigeria now leads to the venue. People in their hundred are now trooping to the venue to secure seats as there is believe that the venue will be filled to the brim.

This years' is going to be historic as there is unprecedented high number of corporate and media participation.

ALLY FAWAZ, a front-line fashion designer from the middle east is already seen at the venue with his crew.
A lot is going on at the venue right now. Fashion Network Africa will bring you more updates as event unfolds.

@ BRYAN OKPARA'S BIRTHDAY PARTY.

It was all grove for the girls on Friday night at Caliante Nite Club, victoria Island Lagos, as Mr.Nigeria, Bryan Okpara celebrated his birthday amidst friends and well-wishers. The finalists got the hint about the groove a day before the event and were not sure the chaperone would grand them the go-ahead to the party. "participants are not usually allowed to parties while in camp.

That is the tradition" those were the words of the chaperone when we visited the camp before leaving for the party.
The Chaperone submitted that, they were allowed to attend the party because the celebrant happens to be one of the male models of Isis Models.

Bryan was seen with her hearthrob, Bunmi Ademokoya (Miss Model of the World and Isis Model) as they were ushered in by bouncers and security operatives into the club at exactly 1 A.M.

The celebration brought together celebrities from the Movie, fashion and Modelling industries.
Fashion Network Africa wishes Bryan a happy belated birthday.

NNSM 2011-DAY 2 IN CAMP.

Its no longer news that all the finalists moved to camp. What is now news is the unlimited fun the girls are catching.According to the girls, camp is wonderful and they wish they could remain there for another one Month.
The girls have been getting various visit from Celebs. Just yesterday, fast rising hip-hop meastro, Vector, visited the girls.
Today's visit will be one the girls will always live to remember. Ace model and former MR. Nigeria, Bryan Opara will be in the house today. Ayo Balogun a.k a Whizkid is also expected in the house.
Fashion Network Africa will bring reports online about the visits later today.

NIGERIA'S NEXT SUPER MODEL FINALISTS CHECK INTO CAMP.

The much awaited Nigeria's Next Super Model contest is on its' final sprint as finalists check into camp yesterday amidst media officials to their camping ground at Hadley Suit, Victoria,Island Lagos.They moved into Camp with the Chaperone, Meg Alabi, Media crew and camp Co-ordinators.

Fashion Network Africa found the girls in rollicking mood,during our usual visiting time today.

Fashion Network Africa will bring updates from the camp 24/7 as events unfolds as from tomorow.
So stay glued to FASHION NETWORK AFRICA.

Nigeria's Next Super Model 2011: The Super Finalists

Nigeria's Next Super Model 2011 Finals

MEET AYO VAN ELMER.

Short profile of myself

Ayo Elizabeth Olaogun, the founder of the fashion label Ayo
van Elmar, is a Vienna-based designer who originates from
Lagos, Nigeria.

After having completed her BSc in nutritional sciences, Ayo
embarked on the study of fashion design at Vienna's prestigious
University of Applied Arts.
From its beginnings in 2010, Ayo van Elmar has developed in
leaps and bounds.

Short profile of my label

Ayo van Elmar designs are contemporary and one of a kind, her
strengths are rooted in exploring the beauty of afrocentric
fabrics and creating exquisite styles for the woman
who is liberal,
who is cosmopolitan,
who is open-minded and
the woman who believes that elegance knows no bound.

Each Ayo van Elmar piece is only made once in a maximum of
five different sizes.

Ayo van Elmar’s sights are set on further expanding across
Europe while at the same time strengthening its foothold in the
African fashion industry.

She will showcase her collections during Nigeria's Next Super Model Grand Finale 2011 at Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. On the 20th Nov. 2011.

Address; Schulgasse 37 / 15, A-1180 Vienna Austria