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| David Taking A Photoshoot |
360-Naija: Can you introduce yourself giving
details of your background?
David: I am Oyekanmi Adedeji David, from a
royal family in Ibokun, Osun State, first of 4 boys, based in Osun state. A
graduate of microbiology, Osun State University, Osogbo and Nigeria International Super
Model West Ambassador 2013. (NISM West)
360-Naija: When did you realize you could be a
model?
David: Modelling has been my childhood
aspiration, I've been working on myself, waiting for the right platform and
opportunity. I've got confidence in
myself and chased my dreams and thanks to God, everything is working out for me.
(Smiles)
360-Naija: What are your hobbies?
David: I love swimming, football and
drawing
360-Naija: What’s your relationship status?
David: Single (smiles)
360-Naija: How would you describe your personal
style, where do you pull your inspiration from?
David: Well I'm an easy going person, God
fearing, hardworking, and always likes making a difference with whatever I find
myself...
(Smiles)
Making a
difference is always my preference...
360-Naija: When and where were you scouted?
David: April, 2012 at Ile-Ife by a friend, Dotun Thompson, CEO, Ville D’Ettiney.
360-Naija: What was your first runway job
experience like?
David: It was challenging, I was super
nervous but had to tell those nerves to go away, I gave it my all and I'm only
looking forward to ma next job...
360-Naija: Are you signed to a modelling agency?
David: Yes, Brendance & Crusaders Ltd.
360-Naija: How does it feel like being an NISM
West Ambassador?
David: Its Overwhelming and at the same
time, calls for a sense of responsibility and hard work to be able to function
effectively in ma office, a challenge which I'm ready to face, I'm thankful to
God and to ma family and friends for believing in me.
360-Naija: What has been your favourite shoot /
campaign / work to date?
David: Well my favourite shoot will be the
cross gender shoot, in which a guy will dress in a girls outfit and will
catwalk like a girl and vice versa, it was really hilarious and fun too...and
on the project that I did in conjunction with the brand. Was for the motherless
babies’ home in my home state, reaching out to the orphans and making them
understand that everybody is equal and deserves to be loved.
360-Naija: Do you get to travel a lot for your
work? If so what's your favourite city that you have visited?
David: Yes, I travel a lot for jobs,
fashion shows, fashion events and my best state will be Cross River.
360-Naija: Do you ever get shy in front of the
camera?
David: (Laughs) shy? I'm never shy...that's
what the job is all about, the camera is your friend, smile at it so it can
give you your best look, shot and I love being front of the camera and working
with good camera men..
360-Naija: Is modelling an easy job or more
strenuous than people realize? (How so)
David: (Smiles) well to me I’ll say it’s
not strenuous, and it could be only for a lazy man, no job is easy, in as much
as you love what you do, you leave the complaint aside and focus on achieving
your goals....
360-Naija: Which modelling jobs have you been
part of?
David: I was part of the Cocoa Heritage
Mall Fashion show with Ville'd Ettiney, Beats of Style by Qhue Concepts, worked
with different fashion designers the likes of Aramanda International, Fortress
Clothing’s, Gorgeous Outfit and hoping to work with more
360-Naija: What's your plan this year?
David: The NISM Season 3 is coming up soon
and being the west Ambassador, It is my duty to scout for promising and
aspiring models, beautiful and handsome people with great intellect to
participate in the event and show the world what they can do in order to kick
off their modelling carrier or boost it.
360-Naija: What's your take on African fashion
compared to international fashion?
David: Beautiful, creative and unique, we
just need to believe in what Africa has to offer and invest more in it because
even international icons love African fashion, for example Rio Ferdinand,
Beyoncé to mention a few have rocked African attires time after time.
360-Naija: Are you impressed with your decision
to be a model?
David: Affirmative, it’s prestigious and
I'm making progress, thanks to God.
360-Naija: Tip for aspiring models and can you
mention a rookie who’s caught your attention?
David: Believe in yourself, follow your
dreams and have good self-confidence. With hard work, dedication, and Prayers, the
sky will only be your starting point.
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