Osaze Eghosa is among the most followed tiktokers in Nigeria.However his also prominently known for being the title winner of Mister Ideal Nigeria.A title which he won through sweat and hard work and support from family,friends and fans. In an a conversation with him, he tells us about his experience during the pageant and what it means to be selected to represent his country at Mister Africa International.He also outlines his project as Mister Ideal Nigeria.
Q.Can you briefly provide a bio about yourself?A.My name is Osaze Eghosa Eric ( Rickiemannie ) Mr ideal Nigeria, 23 years of age and a graduate with a bsc in geology, an entrepreneur with about 3 businesses, The ex winner of modellook Africa 2020 and also a TikTok influencer with over 450 thousand followers
Q.How has your journey been since you were announced as official Mister Ideal Nigeria?A.Well it’s been work work work really, because you work hard to get something and you did doesn’t mean you should rest after you get it… you need to keep elevating and also it’s be really fun and important people have gotten the opportunity to meet me in the entertainment industry.
Q.To you what does the title Mister Ideal Nigeria mean to you?A. The title Mr Ideal Nigeria means the future to me. It means I now have the platform to spread love care and support to those I can reach out to genuinely.
Q.You will official be representing Nigeria at Mister International, if you win the title how will it change your life?A. Sorry I’ll have to correct you there, not if I win the Title, when I win the title thank you. It will change my life more than I’m sure I’m anticipating cause then I’ll get the exposure to put Nigeria out there more in the world map and then meet people of high value and caliber and from there on its To keep winning and winning.
Q.What is the current state of Nigeria’s modeling industry?A.Honestly I would say I love the improvements and the way things are going now unlike back then in 2020.
Q.From the pageant Mister Ideal Nigeria,what did you learnt about yourself?A. I learnt that I’m actually more confident and charismatic and also outspoken than I thought and also that I can do anything if I put in the work.
Q.If you had to go back to the pageant what would you have changed?A.The one time I missed a rehearsal and lost the lead role
Q.You were given tasks of projects during the competition can you tell us about your project?A. Being an ideal man is not all about being popular or having value but also being able to add value to people around you and your environment, bringing positivity and change and advancement to people’s live.
As a Benin boy who grew up in Warri, I’ve witnessed a lot of thuggery first hand and I’ve always wanted to start a skill acquisition like the one I’m doing now, although I lost my dad along the line to a car accident which broke me, but that didn’t stop me from teaching people skills like to make shoes and with this platform I plan to expand that even into the Lagos axis.As Mr Ideal Nigeria I am going to change and touch as many lives as much as possible no matter what the risk may be and leave a legacy in the brand Mr ideal Nigeria.
Q.What advise do you have to other Nigerian models?A.Do not compromise yourself to get what you want.. instead step back work harder and create value for yourself then come back and kill it
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