Miss
Efua Edaki is an undergraduate of Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State in
the Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Basic Medical
Sciences. She hails from Esan South East Local Government Area, Ubiaja, Edo
State, Nigeria and in time past has contested for Miss Photogenic Face of Topflyers
Magazine but did not win. However, due to her resilience, she registered and
contested for Topflyers magazine TOP INFLUENCER CHALLENGE 2020 and has emerged the winner. In this exclusive
interview with Topflyers Magazine, she speaks of her inspiration and
resilience.
Excerpts:
(Pleasantries)
We have the beautiful and elegant lady, the lady who out in all she does, the fairest
of them all and the prestigious winner of TOP INFLUENCER CHALLENGE in the
Topflyers Exclusive Interview Session. It’s a pleasure to have you here ma’am.
(Replies)
Oh My World (Smiles). I am already
blushing from these pleasantries. Thank you for having me here TOPFLYERS.
Who
is Efua Edaki?
My
name is Efua Edaki. I hail from Esan South East Local Government Area, Ubiaja,
Edo State, Nigeria. I come from a family of 7. I am the third child out of five
children although I lost my dad a few years back.
Interviewer adds in:
May he continually rest peacefully in God’s Bossom.
Replies:
Amen.
Tell
us about your educational background.
Well…
I am an undergraduate of Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State. I am
specifically a 300level student in the Department of Pharmacology and
Therapeutics, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences.
How
did you come about being a part of the TOP INFLUENCER CHALLENGE Contestant?
(Smiles)
Since I came across the existence of Topflyers Magazine International, I have
always hoped to form partnership with the organization. In achieving that, I
registered for the May/June Miss Photogenic Face of Topflyers Magazine but I did
not emerge the winner. Along the line, I came across a publication for the Topflyer Influencer
Challenge registration on their Instagram handle and was also encouraged by
Honourable Musa Yahaya (who is the publisher of Topflyers Magazine
International) to give it a try. So I opted in for it, as it was my desire to
be part of the organization.
What
does your concept of Brand Influencing entail?
(Smiles)
In my best idea, an influencer is an individual or group who has the power to
affect the purchasing decisions of others because of his or her authority,
knowledge, position, or relationship with his or her audience. Therefore, a
brand influencer is someone who forms partnership with a brand to engage and
connect audiences, to promote the brand via all kinds of social media.
Are
you signed to any management?
No,
I am not signed to any management.
What
is your opinion on this innovative platform, TOP INFLUENCER CHALLENGE and do
you think it should continue?
It
is a brand that offers one great talents, skills, dreams and the opportunity to
be recognized and I strongly wish for it to continue in order to bring the best
out of aspiring individuals out there.
Interviewer
adds in: That’s great to know. It then means,
at TOPFLYERS INTERNATIONAL, we are definitely doing something right to meaningfully
engaged the youths.
Replies:
Yes. The management are doing great for organizing this platform.
What
is unique about you?
Sincerely,
something I find unique about myself is my striving till the end in any
venture. I don’t give up in whatever i do, business or otherwise.
What
is the essence of Social Media to you?
Social
media goes a long way in influencing the mind. To me, social media has been a
means of innovation, creativity and finding opportunities. This has taken me as
far as where I am today (e.g an opportunity to participate in the TOP INFLUENCER
challenge).
Was
the contest challenging? What were your expectations before contesting and your
expectations after winning?
Yes
of course, the contest was challenging till the very end. My expectations
before the contest was either a win or a win this time around and my
expectations after the contest is to maximize every opportunity given to me by Topflyers
magazine international.
Kindly
tell us, how did you come about making your Influencer Video and what inspired
the concept while making the video?
Actually,
when I opted in to register for the challenge, I was given some requirements,
of which the video was a necessity. At that point I wasn’t at my comfort zone.
I was at my daily routine job unprepared. I explained my situation to the lady
in charge and my time limit was extended. When I got home, I rushed to create a
video so I could meet up with the time I was given. What inspired me was the
drive inside of me. I already saw myself in that position and I let it take
hold of me. Of course I was tired and short of words but I couldn’t let the
opportunity pass by. I have always checked about the organization and I was a
participant in their previous contest (Miss Photogenic) so I had ideas which
could help me at that point. I did the best I could do and left the rest for
God.
What
do you think you were doing right that others were not which gave you an edge
over other contestants and earned you the Win as TOP BRAND INFLUENCER?
Firstly,
I know pretty well that many persons would crave to get this opportunity and it
won’t be an easy challenge. The best way I could be a potential winner was to
adhere to every single criteria I was given. In my best knowledge, I think what
I did right that gave me an edge over other contestants was the repost, tagging
Topflyers on the Instagram handles of my fans and also the confirmation of
votes on YouTube by subscribing to Topflyers TV channel.
Where
do you hope to be in the next few years and which other brand collaboration are
you looking forward to?
In
the next few years from now, I hope to be a successful influencer and a role
model to many with the same dreams. I would love to work in collaboration with
brands under fashion and entertainment industries.
You
are now entitled, recognized and verified as a Brand Influencer. What are your
favorite income making industries which you would like to be a part of. (In a
country we have atleast 3 sectors that bring income for people e.g
Entertainment/Show biz; Manufacturing Industry; Fashion and Beauty Industry,
Building/Construction Industry etc.)
I
would love to be a part of the Entertainment/ Showbiz and the Fashion &
beauty industry.
Who
are your favorite Personalities in the World?
My
favorite personalities in the world are “Kylie Jenner” and “Linda
Ikeji”.
Interviewer
adds in: Kylie Jenner… Linda Ikeji.
Interesting personalities we must say.
What
do you have to say about the end SARS /police brutality protest? Do you find
the actions of Nigerians surprising or you are in support of the cause of the
protest.
Not
undermining the recent happening in the Country concerning #Endsarsprotest, I
strongly support the ongoing protestas this is a way we can stand for our
rights as citizens of Nigeria. I plead to the authorities for support and a
solution to End SARS/police brutality as to protect our lives and properties.
One nation bound in freedom, Peace and unity..
Thank
you
What
is your inspiration in Life?
My
inspiration towards life is “work hard till your signature becomes your
autograph”.
Just
For Fun: A game of Words: Make Words with each letters in the word TOP
INFLUENCER
T-
Taking
O-
Over
P-
Places
IN-
increasing the brand
F-
Following instructions
L-
Listening to people
U-
Uniting the world
E-
Expanding horizons
N-
Never giving up
C-
Creativity at its peak
E-
Excellence all round
R-
Ready to act
Interviewer
adds in: That is extremely creative
of you. The words really add up.
Replies:
(smiles) Thank You.
How
would you use your position as BRAND INFLUENCER and what do you hope to achieve
for yourself and the Platform that brought you to limelight (Topflyers
International)
Given
the position as a Brand Influencer representing Topflyers Magazine
International in Nigeria, I will do my very best to promote the company’s name
and brand which will also create opportunities for me to partner with other
brands.
How
can people reach or contact you?
You
can contact me via WhatsApp/call: +2349077215005.
You
can also reach me via my I.G handle and Facebook @osobaseefua
How
do you feel being the TOP BRAND INFLUENCER of the Month (August/September
Edition) on Topflyers Magazine International?
I
feel excited and grateful to Topflyers Magazine International and I genuinely
hope to work with them as the emerging winner of TOP BRAND INFLUENCER of the
month, August/September.
Is
there anything we have not asked you that you will like to tell us and your
fans know or a special shout out to someone?
I
want to say a very big thank you to God and to all my fans out there. it would have
been nothing without you… I love you all.
Efua
Edaki signing out! Watch out for “The Brand Efua”.
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