Welcome to our series of Supermodel Interview. We are happy to have Ibadan based Emiife Jadesola Oshibote with us. Emiife is the 1st Runner Up of 2019/2020 Miss Akesan Pageant and also runs a Model Academy in Ibadan the Oyo state capital. It is our pleasure to have her to share with us her experience of competing in Miss Akesan and the modeling industry challenges.
What does it mean to you to be a Supermodel?
Well, being a supermodel to me, means a successful model what do I mean by successful like someone who is both internationally and locally recognized and gets a high pay in the industry.
What inspired you to compete for your first-ever Model contest, and how was your performance?
You see, there is this thing in me that always tells me Emiife you can do it .one beautiful thing about me is that I’m not shy I can face anyone and express myself. So that’s the confidence that inspired me. And I have always wanted to be a beauty queen, not just a fashion model.
Going back to my performance it will always be a lifetime experience because I was so anxious that I got sick a day to the grand finale. The convener said Emiife will you go home I was like hahaha its not possible ma I will be fine and I was fine.
How do you feel being a runner up, and did you win anything?
I didn’t feel too bad being a runner up rather being the winner because that was my first attempt. Yes I was the Miss Ojuloge Nigeria personality 2018/2019
How has been a Model helped your life?
Been a model has helped me a lot, I’m more patient than before my professionalisms have increased and it has helped me in my daily activities too like the way I attend to issues and all.
What are your major challenges in the industry?
The industry is hot there’s high competition in our industry and it seems to be affecting me because what you want to get as a paid job many models will do it for free because they think being a model is just by pictures. Some won’t even like you because you have a manager. Some brands prefer a freelance model.
What will you call your most achieved experience since you started?
Well, my first pageant that’s Miss Ojuloge Nigeria taught me a lot and it stands as a stepping stone for me.
Do you think of exiting the industry for anything else?
No.
Will still be in the industry for as long as I live.
If you were not a model, what would you have been doing now?
An OAP, I have always wanted to be An on Air personality I love to talk and make an impact.
When you just started, how were you seen by people?
Laughs!
People were calling me an unserious person some even said I’m gallivanting around whenever I go for Photoshoot.
Can you grace a magazine cover with your nude shoot?
Yes. But it will be a top magazine and it’s sure going to worth it.
Have you done any nude shoot before, and what do you feel about it?
Yes. Though many people were against it to me I see my nude as an Art.
What are your most recent activities in the industry?
Recently I registered a model Academy where I will be training aspiring models to give them the opportunity to be engaged in a bigger agency. Also, I have a YouTube channel (Emiife’s TV) where I talk about modeling as a career and get to invite models to share with us their experiences.
Do you think you are meeting up with your desired achievement in Ibadan?
Not really but I still prefer working here
Because I was in Lagos before, and I wasn’t discovered even after Several Model casting calls.
What do you like most about your body?
I’m wonderfully made by God. I love everything about my body. I am a spec, I have everything it takes to compete with anyone and make a difference in the industry.
What part of your body is your most cherished?
I cherish every bit of my body. Most especially my eyes and my moderately positioned boobs.
Where do you see yourself in the next 5 years?
Being a successful Person/model. Doing great in the industry, and more importantly seen as a role model to aspiring models.
Who is your inspiration in the modeling industry locally and internationally?
Well before I started modeling there’s no one but as time goes by I found
@winnieharlow @kokobykhloe
How long will it take you to prepare for a shoot?
Preparing for a shoot is like a normal thing for me, it doesn’t take me time.
What is your view on harassment in the industry? Have you been harassed before?
Harassment in the industry is way too alarming because there’s no one safe here both the brand managers, agency owners, co-models, etc they will tell you if you don’t do this there’s no way you can get a job.
Yes.
I have been harassed before and I didn’t let that kill my dreams of becoming the best out of all .it’s now a trauma. This made me who I am today. I am Strong, bold and I don’t take nonsense.
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Youtube: Emiife’s tv
Facebook: E Mi Ife
Snapchat: emiife14
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