I'm going to be talking about three facilitators today. Their topic was Career Opportunities open to Models. Well I know most models are really serious and passionate about modelling, but you have to find something doing apart from modelling. Getting jobs in Nigeria as a model is not an everyday thing, because here, the modelling industry is not yet developed, it is still in its baby stage. So this session is to advice you and put you through on other career opportunities apart from modelling. The facilitators for this segment are Mrs Funmilola Okunuga, Makida Moka and Shedrack Hauzome.
Mrs Funmilola Omokunga
She was a former model back in the days, but now she is a full time fashion designer and the founder of Lola Buttons a fashion outfit.
She advised us to do something else apart from modelling. If you put your mind into modelling, you get jobs as time goes on. Do not be afraid to make mistakes, accept criticism and rejection. Sometimes in modelling, you need to fit the brand or brief you want to work for. E.g. Zizi Cardow loves curvy girls, Ituen Basis like models that smile.
At a time, she modelled for Always sanitary pad. She was supposed to act like a 16years old, meanwhile she was 24years at that time. She felt stupid, but the thing about modelling is you have to be flexible and versatile.
In modelling, there is something called part modelling, a part of your body is needed, it could be your eyes, or your lips, your legs, your arms, your teeth that is needed to model for the brand.
Also as a model, your pride should come before the money. Don't because of the money devalue yourself. Give yourself standards. In the modelling industry, don't be limited to the money.
Makida Moda and Shedrack Hauzome
Makida moda is a model and the first ever face of sleek. She is also an actress and she is popularly know as Monye in the nigerian movie series 'Gidi up' for does who watch this Nigerian series
Shedrack Hauzome is a former model turned designer.
As a model, one thing you should keep at the back of your mind is that modelling is not forever. Find something else you can do apart from modelling. The beautiful thing about modelling is there are so many opportunities that can come out from modelling. As a model, you need a good university education, you do not have to be a professional, you can learn other things, you need to have a structure.
Shedrack told we models that The thing about modelling is it will expose you. In the process, you will find something that will lead you to your purpose. Do not be discouraged, it will lead you to something you don't expect. However do not be carried away, build a contact. Reasons you were not picked at a casting is that you might not be fit for the job. Do your research, go online and get information, be enriched. Being a model is not about being on the runway, on the cover of magazines, it is also about brains and your attitudes, have a good character. As a model in Nigeria, do not give up, there is no proper structure that is why it is like this. As a model, send your photo books for jobs and to agencies, fight for yourself because most times, the agency may not care about you, the agency may just be interested in making money from you. Do not be lax, be pro active, take responsibility.
Career Opportunities
(1.) You can be a blogger
(2.) You can be a TV presenter
(3.) You can be a writer.
(4.) You can be a contributor to a website or blog.
(5.) You can be a make-up artiste.
Try and do something related to entertainment. There is no limit, you should decide what you want to do.
Tips
(1.) Meet people, go out, but don't be everywhere.
(2.) Don't be a snub at events, but relate with people, at the same time, don't be a famzer.
(3.) Go to events where does people who you want to meet and mingle it go to.
(4.) Be friends with people who know or a friends with people that are influential, that way, you get connection.
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