Delta-born Joy Ubeku is an
international model, actress and pioneer of the trending Youtube Show, “Life
of a Warri Girl”. Her bravado in modeling has taken her to countries like Italy,
Liberia, Ghana and still counting. Amidst the many models who applied to be
Topflyers MODEL OF THE MONTH (February), she was objectively and unanimously
selected by our crew. In this interview with
TopFlyers magazine, Joy expresses some of her modeling and travelling voyages
as well as the challenges of modeling in Nigeria.
international model, actress and pioneer of the trending Youtube Show, “Life
of a Warri Girl”. Her bravado in modeling has taken her to countries like Italy,
Liberia, Ghana and still counting. Amidst the many models who applied to be
Topflyers MODEL OF THE MONTH (February), she was objectively and unanimously
selected by our crew. In this interview with
TopFlyers magazine, Joy expresses some of her modeling and travelling voyages
as well as the challenges of modeling in Nigeria.
Can we meet you?
I am Joy Ubeku, an actress and model
from Delta State in Nigeria but I am currently based in Ghana. I studied Human
Resources Management from the University of Lagos (UNILAG).
from Delta State in Nigeria but I am currently based in Ghana. I studied Human
Resources Management from the University of Lagos (UNILAG).
We are aware you are a model and an actress but considering
the demands of modeling, are you still in the movie industry?
the demands of modeling, are you still in the movie industry?
Yes, I still act and as a matter of
fact, I have my show now on YouTube. It is called LIFE OF A WARRI GIRL (LOAWG).
fact, I have my show now on YouTube. It is called LIFE OF A WARRI GIRL (LOAWG).
How did your passion for modeling start?
I have always wanted to be a model but
I never gave much importance to it but after my first beauty pageant, I had the
confidence and push to realize my dreams through modeling.
I never gave much importance to it but after my first beauty pageant, I had the
confidence and push to realize my dreams through modeling.
Some people are of the opinion that modeling is not
financially profiting. To you, how lucrative is modeling?
financially profiting. To you, how lucrative is modeling?
Looking at the fashion world today, the
development is phenomenal so I will tell you it is very profitable.
development is phenomenal so I will tell you it is very profitable.
Who and what brands have you modeled for?
I have modeled for Deshe Collection,
Mina Collection, House of Micky, Unik Fashion, Allan David Collection, Obaa
Tuntum (Ghana), House of Maysan, (Nigeria), Monsio Couture (Liberia), Dreams by
Nanna Nilson, Bennetten Collection. apompidouecofashion (Italy), to mention but
a few.
Mina Collection, House of Micky, Unik Fashion, Allan David Collection, Obaa
Tuntum (Ghana), House of Maysan, (Nigeria), Monsio Couture (Liberia), Dreams by
Nanna Nilson, Bennetten Collection. apompidouecofashion (Italy), to mention but
a few.
How lucrative is your line of business?
For now, it is not paying much because
I just started but then, modeling pays really well.
I just started but then, modeling pays really well.
Is it true that models are wayward?
No, it is not true.
You were born and bred in Delta State, Nigeria. Why did you
relocate to Ghana?
relocate to Ghana?
The best place to build your portfolio
as a start-up model is Ghana. That is my opinion though.
as a start-up model is Ghana. That is my opinion though.
How demanding is your line of business?
I would peg the demand on an 8/10
rating scale.
rating scale.
You recently returned from your voyage to Italy, tell us
about your experience?
about your experience?
I went for Milan Fashion Week and the experience
was mind blowing not to mention their food. I am totally in love with their
Spaghetti ai frutti di mare.
was mind blowing not to mention their food. I am totally in love with their
Spaghetti ai frutti di mare.
How would you relate and compare modeling in Nigeria and that
in Ghana?
in Ghana?
Like I mentioned before, as a start-up
model, where you need to build your portfolio is Ghana but that is my personal
opinion though! We only have few modeling agencies in Nigeria and they are
really doing great but that is not enough. We need more in other to help people
like us (models). In Ghana, they have different schools and agencies patient
enough to push you up the ladder of success in modeling. I think Nigeria should
give room to fashion as well and not just music, comedy, movies and pageants.
model, where you need to build your portfolio is Ghana but that is my personal
opinion though! We only have few modeling agencies in Nigeria and they are
really doing great but that is not enough. We need more in other to help people
like us (models). In Ghana, they have different schools and agencies patient
enough to push you up the ladder of success in modeling. I think Nigeria should
give room to fashion as well and not just music, comedy, movies and pageants.
Can a married woman who is into modeling and has the requisite
shape cope as a model?
shape cope as a model?
It depends on the agreement she has
with her husband. So that one I cannot tell.
with her husband. So that one I cannot tell.
What do you hope to achieve at the end of your modeling
career?
career?
Greatness and also prove people wrong
about the mentality they have about models.
about the mentality they have about models.
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of the Month, place your article
for publication, interviews, event coverage, advert and publicity, email us via
email us via topflyersmagazine@gmail.com
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