When 25 year old,Okafor Abel Ugochukwu entered the modelling industry he had eyed in becoming one of the best fitness models to dominate the fitness industry.
Okafor is taking part at Mister Ideal Nigeria,which is one of the prominent male modelling pageants in the country, he became one of the winners of ‘Bodygod’ competition .
In an interview he peels up details about his journey in the modelling industry and during Mister Africa International .
Q:You are part of the winners of the Best Bodygod,why is fitness modelling so important to you ?
A:Fitness modeling is so important to me because that is the sector I have passion for while growing up.I have been in fitness for 8years now and hence I can’t do without it and I saw this opportunity as the best option to showcase all I got.
The important part is that I tend to build more weaker people on how to manipulate their weaknesses on how to be that perfect self to which they admire from others.
Q: What influenced you to take part in Mister Ideal Nigeria the 12th ?
A:What influenced me in the joining the Mr Ideal Nigeria’s 12th pageant.I saw the post on IG and I had to pick it up on myself as a priority that I can do better and what I have is not only meant for me but I can bring it forth to more acknowledge of people within and out that’s why I applied to be one of the contestants and I was lucky enough to be selected.And I have been active ever since then with each task being given to us.
Q:Through out your journey during Mister Ideal Nigeria competition what lessons have you learnt ?
A:Throughout this events and during online tasks,I believe five things which are:
1:believing in one’s self is the rightful decision one can ever take.
2:take of corrections from a superior or committee is careful
3:believing and seeing are the best in what you do without caring about what others say about ur decisions..
4:Mr deal Nigeria is all about giving your all because that’s the only thing that counts as your elevator.For I know how many times I have been called for some imperfect video or photos of me but I never gave up..
5:Lastly one being able to bring forth a picture that perfects oneself ,because we first get neglected when we under rate what we can do,because one always gets to be positive for his ways to be made.
Q:What are some of the obstacles that you have faced during the competition ?A:The obstacles are much but these six are the key one’s
1:Firstly my studies compiling my final year defends and examination with the competition and my exams are meant to be starting on the 17th of this month.
2:Lack of funds not being financially stable as a student that I’m and equally not having much to do out here to sustain myself..
3: lack of communication .
4:Emotionally I have been wounded by people who I, call my own some have been against me when I started all this.5:Being persuasive that am wasting my time,,but I always put it to them there’s nothing ain’t worth giving a try.6:Being biased at first ,I was biased I was seeing myself like I wasn’t going to do better until it all start and people getting to recommend me gave me more power to stand out firm and strong on it.
Q:Name you top 5 favourite countries you would like to visit ?A:I love and so much appreciate these countries bases, on their preference and recognization of man’s efforts to survive..
UK
Cyprus
CANADA
Poland
Zimbabwe
Q: Besides being a fitness and runway model I am also…
A:A student
A male hairstylist
A fitness trainer and one of the officially bouncers of the state to which I’m right now.
And Business minded equally .
Q:Where do you see your modelling career in the future of modelling?A: The future of modeling goes a long way because I tend and wish to be the best in what I do and assignment I am given to do in the field of modeling ,because that’s the only thing that can bring a greater and good exposure to me ..
Equally I see my future career as one that will bring me to the dreams that I have been seeking else where and greater achievement from it to help others out and my words being of good motives to the weak,,I tend to be a great influencer with this passion of mine.
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