All is now set for the 5th edition of Music Meets Runway (MMR) show. Put together by Le Reve Events and scheduled for 22nd December in Lagos, the show merges the two fast evolving industries; Music and Fashion creating a platform for models to strut the runway, showcasing fabulous designs while major artists perform alongside them.
This year’s event which will feature international act, Jidenna, Wiz Kid, Waje, and Asa, will also see some of the finest models in the Modelling industry grace the runway. Here are the profiles of the models.
NKEM OKORAFOR
Nkem Okorafor is a model, PR enthusiast, leader, farmer, entrepreneur and go-getter. Nkem started modelling at the age of 16 in Calabar, Cross River State. Back then, modelling was new in those parts with no career path to it.
She came to Lagos for her first audition with no funds at hand and no place to stay; with her determination to succeed, she was selected for the fashion show.
She won the ‘Face of Music Meets Runway’ competition in 2012, becoming ‘the face’ in all MMR campaign messages in 2013. This was her breakthrough into the modelling industry and a life changing experience.
In 2013, Music Meets Runway Foundation, sponsored her trip to her first international show in South Africa to model at the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week. This was a great eye-opener; enabling her to see what a modelling career could really be.
With time, she started university, joined AIESEC, became a Blackberry ambassador for two years, started a fashion accessories retail line, led AIESEC, completed her degree, started PRISE Management (her PR company) and now, works with Filmhouse.
KELVIN GODSON
Kelvin Godson has been a model for the last 9 years and has worked for numerous fashion events. He is known for his stunning eyes and extremely packed body.
Kelvin won the NTFS ‘Best Upcoming Male Model of the Year’ in 2009. He also won NMAA’s ‘Outstanding Runway Model of the Year’ (Male) in 2012. He was nominated for FAB ‘Male Model of the Year’ in 2013 and finally won the ‘Model of the Year’ in October 2015. Kelvin has a passion for singing and he loves being in front of the camera. Kelvin is a freelance model.
CHINKO NWODU
Chinko Francis Nwodu is the product of a Nigerian father and a half Nigerian, half Philipino mother. He was raised by his grandparents in Lagos.
Chinko began his career as a model after he was discovered by Beth Model Management in 2008.
In 2011, Chinko began appearing on a number of magazines such as Fab magazine, Thisday Style, Wedding Planner, Allure, Vogue Italia etc. He also landed multiple page spreads in Vogue SA, Fab magazine and many more. In the same year, he was named ‘Fab Model of the Year’ and was also signed to Bravo Model Management, Paris.
As a model, Chinko has worked with top fashion and corporate brands such as MTN, Konga, Coca-Cola, Martini, Mai Atafo, Ozwald Boateng, Adidas, Ralph Lauren, Nike, Okunoren Twins and many others. Ever since, he’s been on countless runway shows in France, South Africa, the United Kingdom and Nigeria.
UJU MARSHALL
Uju Nwobodoh Marshall, better known as Uju Marshall, is a 6ft tall, dark and slim girl, born and raised in Enugu State. Born in the ‘90s, Uju is the last of five children. After schooling, she was scouted in Enugu by Denrele Edun and moved to Lagos to pursue modelling as a career. Her big break came when she came first runner-up at the Model of Colour UK competition.
Uju has walked major fashion shows, from London Fashion Week to Arise Fashion Week to Lagos Fashion and Design Week to Music Meets Runway; of which she won ‘Model of the Year’ and was the ‘Face of LFDW’ in 2014.
She has worked for several designers, from Maki Oh to Lisa Folawiyo to Lanre Da Silva Ajayi, Tiffany Amber, Kiki Kamanu, Orange Culture and LamIsgo, to mention a few.
She has featured in campaigns like S. Studio by Sleek Skincare campaign, Stanbic IBTC Bank campaign, LFDW campaign and Union Bank Plc campaign. She also featured in Model.com, the world’s biggest model platform.
She is currently on the cover of L’Insense, a French photo magazine based in Paris.
ADEMOLA CRUZ
Adedamola Cruz Adebowale started modelling professionally in 2008. His first show was the Thisday Fashion and Music Festival. Since then, he has modelled for designers locally and internationally, including Ozwald Boateng and Chris Aire.
In 2011, he won ‘Best Model Nigeria’ and represented Nigeria at the ‘Best Model of the World’ contest in Instanbul, Turkey, where he won ‘Best Model Africa’ and ‘Best Designer’s Customs’ awards. In 2014, he won ‘Best Model of the Year’ at the ‘Nigerian Models Achievers Awards’. He also bagged ‘Face of the World Nigeria’ and went on to represent Nigeria in Birmingham at the ‘Face of the World’ competition.
In 2015, La Mode Magazine named Damola Cruz among the top 25 most influential models in Nigeria.
KWEN AKOMAYE
Kwen Akomaye is half Nigerian and half Kenyan. He’s been modelling for over 4 years. He is signed to 20-Model Management in Cape Town, South Africa; his mother agent is Isis Models, Nigeria.
Kwen was a finalist at the ‘Mr. Nigeria World’ competition in 2010. He won the ‘Face of Fab Magazine UK’ in 2012-2013; he was also the ‘Male Face of Music Meets Runway (MMR) 2013 Campaign’.
He has done several shows outside Nigeria, including Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Africa, 2013 and 2014; Couture Fashion Week, New York; and two seasons of Menswear Fashion Week in Cape Town, South Africa.
MAKIDA MOKA
Makida started modelling at 17, when she became Sleek Nigeria’s first hair and beauty ambassador in 2009. She has worked with Nigeria’s top designers like Deola Sagoe, Tiffany Amber, Ituen Basi, Jewel By Lisa, Maki Oh, Bridget Awosika, Mai Atafo, Grey, Tsemaye Binitie and Rebahia.
Makida has walked at the London Fashion Week and all major fashion shows in Nigeria, including Arise, Lagos Fashion and Design Week and Music Meets Runway. She has also been photographed by all the top pho- tographers in Nigeria and has been featured in Nigeria’s top selling fashion magazines.
Makida started acting in 2011 when she played a minor role as a model in ‘Ndani TV’s “Gidi Up”. The role grew and she became a full blown character in the next season, 2013. She starred in Nigeria’s first telenovella, “Taste of Love” in 2014. In 2015, she acted in her first movie, “Code of Silence”.
KEVWE AKPEDE
Akpede Oghenekevwe is a graduate of Quantity Surveying from the University of Lagos, whose journey into modelling began one year after he left secondary school. He was scouted by the legendary Bayo Haastrup at the Sports Centre of the University of Lagos. His journey began in 2008, at the age of 17, when he was privileged to grace the same catwalk with super-models like Tyson Beckford and Naomi Campbell.
He is currently under the management of Egbin Talent Management and also signed to Red Model Management, New York.
Kevwe hails from Delta State. He has featured in magazines such as True Love, Genevieve and Mania, to mention a few. He has also walked major shows in Nigeria and beyond, which include but not limited to Music Meets Runway, Mercedes Benz Fashion Week (Malta), Mercedes Benz Fashion Week (South Africa), Lagos Fashion and Design Week, South Africa Fashion Week, and New York Fashion Week.
He has also worked with notable designers, some of whom include Ozwald Boateng, Telfar, Laurence Airline, Kanye West, Laduma, Orange Culture, AFAM, Carducci, Sheria Ngowi and Kola Kuddus.
IFE AKINLEMIBOLA
Ife Akinlemibola came to limelight after participating in the ‘Elite Model Look Nigeria’ contest in 2012. Although he did not win the competition, Ife has worked with various male designers, featured in major campaigns and editorials and, has been engaged by the best photographers in Nigeria. His personal style, on and off duty as a model, makes him stand out as one of the top models with Beth Model Africa.
Ife, who is in his 20s, is a B. Sc. holder and a graduate of Babcock University; he hails from Lagos State and is currently into content development and strategic planning. He has a passion for music production and writing. His hobbies include: listening to good music, exploring new ways to do things and pushing himself to the edge to see what he will do next.
CHIKA EMMANUEL
Chika Emmanuel, winner of ‘Elite Model Look Nigeria’ in 2010 also represented Nigeria at the ‘Elite Model Look World’ final in China and has carved a niche for herself as a high fashion model. Since winning the competition in 2010, she has walked for major designers like Lanre Da Silva, Deola Sagoe, Tiffany Amber and Jewel by Lisa. She has also walked the runway of Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, Lagos Fashion & Design
Week, Music Meets Runway (MMR), New York Fashion Week and Arise Magazine Fashion Week. At the Arise Magazine Fashion Week, she bagged the award for ‘New Face Model of the Year’ (2011).
Chika has gone on to grace the cover of Hair and Beauty magazine, Savvy & Chic’s, Elan, Thisday Style, Allure and WOW magazine to mention a few. She has also featured in campaigns for Vivienne Westwood, Monique Lhuillier and Piazza Sempione as well as editorials for Vogue Italia and major fashion shoots with renowned photographers.
Chika is currently with Beth Model Management. She is a fourth year student of the University of Lagos where she is studying European Languages, majoring in French Language.
By – Fatima Garba
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