When Nigeria hosted their significant modelling pageant,Mister Ideal the question was which state was going to win the contest.Dominating the pageant was Mister Ideal Abuja.He became one of the favourites to win the title.
Daniel Olatunji a fitness content creator was announced as the winner of Mister Ideal Nigeria a title that is expected to open international doors for him just like his predecessors. In a conversation with him,Daniel provides an insight on what is next for him .
TR:Can you briefly tell us about yourself?DO:I’m Daniel Olatunji, a fresh graduate of Statistics from the Ekiti State University, I’m a Forex day trader and a lifestyle and fitness content creator and an aspiring actor, I love working out, swimming and learning new things.
TR:What made you to contest for Mister Ideal Nigeria?DO:It all started in 2023 when I got an instagram DM from the State franchise (Mr ideal Abuja) Saying I’ve got possible chances in being an ideal man, I went through their track record and saw for myself a great opportunity for me to put myself out there, seeing how mr ideal Nigeria has made stars from their past kings, I got instant interest and decided to contest for the competition.
TR:You were nominated in more than five categories,what was your favourite and why?DO:My favorite nomination was the ‘Business Icon’ This task wasn’t an easy task, Having to deal with business items and coming out with the right numbers, it was my favorite nomination because it allowed me apply what I have learnt in school first hand having to deal with numbers and analysis, which I enjoyed doing through the whole process, was glad to come out as one of the nominees.
TR.Do you believe height and being a body builder and character play a major role in modeling ?DO:Having a good amount of height plays a major role in modeling for sure and also Character play, I believe those are the major two, but I would say bodybuilding is not a major requirement in modeling because one could get so big in bodybuilding and that isn’t really needed in the modeling industry.
TR.Among the categories which you were nominated in is the best national or culture costume can you tell us what inspired the design ad who designed for you?DO:We were asked to create a costume of an African warrior or deity
And I was inspired by the sun , so my stylist had to create an African deity of the sun , and we picked the Igbo deity
ANYANWU
Anyanwu (anyaanwū, meaning “eye of the sun” in Igbo) is the sun god of the good fortune, knowledge, and wisdom in the traditional Igbo religion called Odinala. He is an alusi, a tutelary spirit that was created by the Supreme god, Chukwu, to fulfill a specific responsibility related to nature or a principle.
The gold color represents the color and ray from the sun
The cawries signify wealth, the mirrors stands for truth
My costume was designed by
OSEMWENGIE DENNIS ODION
his Instagram handle is @dennis_odion
TR:Through out the event why was social media important to you ?DO:Social media was so important for me because this was where I had the medium and opportunity to communicate fully well to my fans, well wishers and also to the world on my life journey as an Ideal Man, through out all the camp I posted our daily activities to give my audience a follow up on what was going on.
TR:Given a moment to tour across Africa which country would you embarke your journey to?DO:I would say South Africa, Because it’s a beautiful place and has lost of tourist attractions.
TR:As Mister Ideal Nigeria how are you planning to use your title to inspire others to inspire someone? DO:I plan to use this title to create awareness out there majorly to the young ones out there, by bringing up scholarship programs and events in schools around Lagos to start with.
TR.If you were given an opportunity to create a new law that will benefit Nigerian youths what will it be ?DO:The Nigerian government should lift then ban of the use of crypto currency in Nigeria.
TR:What is next for you?DO:My Acting Journey Begins for me, being in the movie industry has been a long passion for me, and Mr Ideal Nigeria has given me the Best and right Background to build on, My Scholarship to a Top Acting Academy in Nigeria (Royal Arts Academy)
WORLD OF FASHION & MODELLING 