A Day In The Life Of A Nigerian Model
We head to Lagos to spend time with models and agencies, to see how the country’s fashion identity is entering a bold, exciting new era “I’m not from a worldly background,” says Ruth. When she first started modelling there was a lot she didn’t know – “I’d never heard of Naomi Campbell , I didn’t know who Kendall or Gigi Hadid were. My booker sent me home and made me google people like Tyra Banks ,” she says, laughing. She learned fast – “I used to like Kendall’s walk, but I’m not that into it anymore. I love Gigi’s walk. It is so powerful. I want to walk like that one day.” After placing second in Nigeria’s Elite Model Look competition, Ruth has fast become one of the top models in Nigeria. She has done campaigns for leading African brand Jewel By Lisa and Maybelline , walked for almost every designer showing during Lagos Fashion and Design week , and opened and closed a number of major shows. She is now prepping to go global, and has garnered ...
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