Nigeria's Top Model


Nigeria's Top Model was a television event in Nigeria. Originally the show was planned to be a multi-episode reality competition such as the original format of America's Next Top Model. However, after an unsuccessful attempt to gain the rights for the
franchise it was modeled as a competition that only lasted one evening. It took place on April 27, 2007. The event was held in London with prizes such as a contract with acclaimed agency Select Models and immediate booking for shows in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban and others. Girls between 18 and 28 and who were at least 5'8 were allowed to compete.

In a pageant-style contest with fourteen chosen girls competing in order to win the title of Nigeria's Top Model. In the first round the girls were narrowed down to six and a second round resulted in the top 3 placements where Olabimitan Adeyinka took home victory. Given the big success the show enjoyed a second "Cycle" was planned but further plans did not surpass that stage.

Judges

Two Top Models presented the show, they were:
The judges were
  • Jan Malan
  • Adebayo Jones
  • Shevelle Rhule
  • Sarah Leon
  • Charles Thomson
  • Matthew Mensah
  • Sesan Awonoiki
  • Stefan Lindemann
  • Aneka Johnson.

Cycle Summary

Contestants

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NameAgeHeightHometownRanking
Olabimitan Adeyinka20Lagos StateWinner'''
Peace Blessing Oyibo21Imo StateRunner-up
Ivie Okhions22Edo State3rd
Ugochi Chiladzo Ogodo19Ebonyi State4th
Asari Mabel Usang24Cross Rivers State5th
Ivie Omoregie22Edo State6th
Tolu Faleti25Kaduna State7th
Annette Onaolapo22Kwara State8th
Dabota Lawson19Rivers State9th
Folake Abosede Ayobolu20Osun State10th
Antoniette Adesina23Ogun State11th
Sarah Erhabor20Federal Capital Territory12th
Adaora Ilobi19Anambra State13th
Olaide Aremu21Oyo State14th
Lola Omotosho22Ekiti State15th