In the world
of entertainment for modeling and fashion, here come different types of women.
There are calibers
of women, standard of beautiful women, and there are pure Models.
This above
mention category often appear on different kind of commercial medias, with
their figures gracing the publicity, Fantasized stories written about them, Meditated
costume on them in publicly and private….
Surprisingly
there is always this painful imagination about the female modeling appearance; “see
but can’t touch shoot”.
Again, generally
there is this idea about models not being useful for anything other thing than their
Looks
and Curves, but while research age
comes in between, I desire to find out more beyond the surface, so I decided to
find a model to interact with, in order to
learn more about their act.
No, I never wanted
any of those Instagram models with 2000 purchased likes, I was aiming for one
who professional models on his/her actual runway, fortunately: I bumped into Miss Jazzy Ogagaoghene, I knew it was a blessing. (I know say nor be Gisele Bundchen or Allesandra Ambrosio, but make i
hold this one first).
I ran into
Jazzy back in February at a fashion event in Asaba, when I still plied my trade in the South-south. I usually
have no business at fashion shows (I am more of the nerdy, book club kind of
guy), although I found myself there anyway, and at the time, Jazzy was
still trying to carve her path (pun
intended).
After some
time in November, here come Model Jazzy Ogagaoghene, now presently
involved with a thriving modeling agency, her feet having treaded carpets in
various colours within and around the country, and also a beauty Queen.
Yes, Miss Jazzy Ogagaoghene, is the reigning Miss Nigeria International 2015 “Top Model”, a
pageant organised by outstanding modeling agency Brendan & Crusader Limited.
Some month
back, when i ran into Miss Jazzy
Ogagaoghene, seeing right from a distance, her additional groomed physic attracted
me, so I quick use the opportunity to interact more with her.
It took her a
bit of flash back, for her to remember my face. Well, there is often celebrity
in the space, and it will not be only me, Lol.
We exchange
pleasantries, and at that point my inquisition research comes alive……….
I ask her of
some background question, and she says,
“I am Jazzy Ogagaoghene, I hail from Delta
State, and I’m 18 years of age.”
I wanted to ask if she’s actually eighteen, of which most it’s ‘football age”, but thought, there was no need cause there were other more important things I want to find out, know better than about than to talk on silly things, so early in the day. I smile inwardly and I ask, “what inspired you to take up modeling?”
“My environment.
I love to be in touch with nature, all that”, she replies.
Nature! My
mind goes back to the girl whom I saw dressed in just leaves at a show in my
university days. Again, I overcome the urge to talk trash and move on to my
next inquiry.
“Did you always have modeling in mind from a younger age?”
“Did you always have modeling in mind from a younger age?”
“Yes. I remember learning to catwalk at the
age of eight.”
I can
imagine her staring at the mirror at that age, practicing steps, trying out her
mother’s shoes and stumbling over. I almost want to say “e don tey wey your shakara start”,
but I am treating the conversation like a game of chess, cautious and all.
“So much has
been said about the exploitation of wanna-be models. Some even become prey to
sexual abuse from fraudulent men seeking to take advantage. What’s your take on
that”, I ask.
“Well, most
of the stories you have heard are true. Girls are even taken abroad for
prostitution in the name of modeling. My advice to aspiring models in this
regard is, DO NOT sign a contract with any agency who is not registered under
the Corporate Affairs Commission. Secondly, beware of those who ask for sex in
return for pushing your modeling career. There are genuine agencies out there,
and if you want to learn about them, Google is your friend.”
I inhale deeply. I have learnt quite much,
and I particularly like the CAC part; it’s sort of where I come in…but I’m not
done.
“Again, people tend to see modeling a
seasonal thing. I mean, people view it as very dependent on age, size, figure,
etc….”???
“That’s not
true”, she cuts in, chuckling. “There is a model who is seventy-seven years of
age. If you work on yourself, no matter how old you are, you can still rock the
runway. There is a reason the likes of Heidi Klum, Naomi Campbell and Tyra
Banks don’t go out of style…..and speaking of size, we have different kinds of
models. There are skinny models and plus-size models. Anybody can be a model,
depending on the event and the designer. What I’m saying is, a designer may
have plus-size people in mind for a given event.”
“And how
does your boyfriend handle your line of work?”
I ask that
question to know her emotional status. Who knows, a bachelor may have hope….but
she dishes out a wide smile and says,
“My boo is mature.”
Ok, she is
taken, noted. I clear my throat and say, “he probably is”. Not everyone is bold
to date a model.”
“Haba! Wetin
models do una?”
“I nor go
get mind dey watch my babe show body for TV and magazine like that o”, I reply.
“Truth is, dating a model won’t let me sleep well.”
This time
she laughs loud and hard. It’s LOL first hand, not the insincere ones you see
on social media chats.
Jazzy regains her composure after nearly a minute and says,
“If your girl is a model, try to understand and study her. Not all models are prostitutes o. And you should know, modeling is an act, it does not reflect the real persona.”
“If your girl is a model, try to understand and study her. Not all models are prostitutes o. And you should know, modeling is an act, it does not reflect the real persona.”
“You are a
pageant winner, reigning beauty queen, that ‘kain thing’. I’m sure it didn’t happen with a magic wand. Tell me
about it.”
Truth be told, I wasn’t initially interested,
I just decided to try my luck after coaxing from friends. So i bought the form,
made it through the audition, and SMS voting began. After getting past that
stage, i needed people to vote online. It was then that some people came to me,
promising to amass millions of likes on social media, such as: Facebook and
Instagram, but i knew they were out to defraud. Well, the rest is pageant
history. I have a three-year contract with the pageant host Brendan & Crusader Limited, return
tickets to Dubai, and lots of other perks I’m not about to disclose.”
She adds
that she is studying Political Science and Public Administration.
I grin. It’s
nice that Jazzy has found her calling. Besides, who certificate don help?
I mean to
ask more questions, but she has a flight to catch; she has a runway in Warri state
to light up. I glance at some of her photos, and honestly to God, I envy the
photographer.
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