Uthman Bangura is one of the most dominating models in Sierra Leone.He tells the story of his country through the photogenic modelling.Recently he won the title,Mister Sierra Leone.Since his coronation he has engaged with his community through taking part in charity programmes.He tells us more about his journey and what we should expect from him.
Q: Take us to the first steps when you walked into the modeling Industry?
A:It’s was overwhelming, nervous and scared but trust me those first moments in Ghana when I was doing Mecedez Benz fashion week , Glitz Africa fashion week and Ghana fashion week opened so many doors and made me who I am today! I am grateful to everyone
Q: Did it ever occur to you that you the future title holder of your country?
A:Not really, especially Not with the title but have always represented my country and worked hard like a title holder all through my decade of experience in my modeling career. Have normally been the only African or Sierra Leone in literally all my jobs, so giving the best of me as an African or Sierra Leonean as always been my goal. So maybe I can say yes! Haha.
Q: How has the titled changed your life especially in terms of international competition?A: I can’t really talk much about the life exchanging because I’m newly crowned but I am looking forward to much positive changes in my life as time comes by.
Q: Ironically during the ceremony you were the only model with a different suit,why?A I think it’s because I came in the competition 2 days before the event and everything I used was just what I can either access or available. And really I got that suit a day before the event.
Q: What are your main goals as the King? A:My main goal is to use this platform to get an easier access to build my company #wepaddy by creating jobs for everyone in the section of work life especially fashion and pageant industry and then use 5 percent of all profits to give back to the unprivileged communities on #wepaddyfoundation as have been doing already with the blind and polio’s kids.
Q: State 5 International brands you want to work with? A:Versace, ASOS, Gucci, Dior, Miu Miu
Q: What do you love about your country? AThe culture, food, beaches, the people (sierra Leonean’s are very welcoming) and trust me there is no place like home!
Q: Given an opportunity to be a tour guide which 5 tourism destinations would u guide me to?A Lumley beach, Banana Island, The Cotton Tree, Bunce Island and National Railway Museum.
Q: One word you can advise those who look up to you?A Nothing is Impossible, the word it’s self says “I’m Possible”. No matter how fast or slow you are moving, just keep moving and believing in your dreams. trust me it will come to reality someday.
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