On the 25th of May,the African continent which holds more than 52 nations and whose residents are across the globe,celebrated Africa day .Africa day celebrations were marked by, people cooking African delish dishes, wearing of African prints. In an exclusive interview with Ayotunde Twitch the co-founder of Mister Africa International he shares with us, how the modelling industry has evolved in Africa and in addition, he shares with us on how he marked his celebrations of his African roots.
Q.What do you love about your race (being an African)A.I love almost everything about being African . We have had a very tough journey but we keep pushing and not giving up. But the thing I love most is our rich African heritage , it just stands out !
Q.When you founded Mister Africa International what role were you anticipating for the pageant to play in the continent?A.Pageants have a major role in helping to build confidence and that’s what I wanted to see
Q Currently what are some of the achievements the pageant has managed to achieve?A.I am grateful to all the National directors of Mister Africa International , together we have been able to achieve a lot internationally and nationally. From building schools in South Sudan , to gifting kids in Ghana school supplies and most recently scholarship to disabled children in Eastern Nigeria , I am most grateful for the opportunity to serve .
Q.What should be done to improve Africa’s male modeling pageants competition?A.There is a stigma about male models. Dare I say it but there is this toxic masculinity amongst Africans but I am happy to see that gradually that is changing and people can be their own definition of masculine which is what I want to see in the male modeling industry .
Q.Which African countries would you like to visit ?A.Seychelles
Cote d lvoire
Angola
Tanzania
And Zimbabwe
Q.What is the most weird question you have been asked,when you are abroad about the African continent?A.How does cotton feel on your skin ?
Q.How did you celebrated your Africa day ?
A.Wearing my Ankara pants and blasting my Burna boy sounds .
Q.Africa is
A..Africa is lifestyle
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