MEET IFUNANYA IGBOBI, CEO WECKX DESIGN INT’L

IFUNANYA IGBOBI, popularly known as Emiweckx or Model Ify, is an
undergraduate of University of Lagos, studying Sociology and a fashion
designer. In this exclusive interview with Top flyers magazine, she talked
about her passion for fashion.

HOW WAS
YOUR GROWING UP LIKE?

My
childhood experience was fun, as well very educative. The values of discipline
were indented into me at a young age. I am who I am today because of my
parents, family and friends turned family. So
my experience so far has added a lot of positive attribute in me

TELL US
ABOUT THE BEAUTY PAGEANT CROWN YOU WON:

I won MISS
Fashion Nigeria World in the year 2014 (a National pageant) and as well, Face
of Gmagz (a Magazine). I have always loved fashion and creativity. So far, I
have contested for three pageants of which I won two

HOW
LONG HAVE YOU BEEN MODELING PROFESSIONALLY?

I have
been modeling for approximately three years

WHAT
INSPIRED YOU TO GO INTO FASHION?

Fashion
is my life; everything about me speaks Fashion. I could remember so well when I
was little, I would pick up pieces of cloth materials and make dresses for my
dolls without measurements, with a needle and thread. And each time I make a
dress for my  dolls, my Dad would cry out
loud in astonishment that soon I will start making  clothes for my mum and siblings. My Mum and Dad are my inspiration because they encourage me
a lot both financially, mentally etc. My second inspiration is a designer known
as Balmain

CHALLENGES

 I won’t call them challenges because it’s
temporary, the stock market exchange…. the inflation of goods and
commodities, having to meet up always to the demands of my customers especially
when they are much.  Also having to
balance my career and my academics, it hasn’t been easy but my Zeal and GOD’s
loving kindness has kept me going

HOW DO
YOU FACE COMPETITION IN THE FASHION INDUSTRY?

I do not
compete with anyone; Life is not about competition or trying to impress
everyone at all times. I love what I do. I love it when I see my models or
customers rocking my dress or outfit. It gives me joy when I see my clients
rocking the clothes I made for them.

YOUR
MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT:

That
would be last year in school when I was pranked by my course mates.  It was really hilarious

ANY
AWARD TO YOUR CREDIT SO FAR?

I have
won four prestigious awards; to be precise two for last year and two as well
for this year. I am looking forward to grabbing a whole lot more this year

WHAT
KIND OF PEOPLE DO YOU WORK FOR?

It’s my duty to make my clients
happy. After unveiling my fashion brand at Weckx design Int’l on the 15th of October, 2015,
I never expected that I would cloth top beauty queens, celebrities and models
in the country. I am grateful to GOD because he took me by surprise; He took me
beyond my expectations. Presently, I am an ambassador for Pan Africa afrique
and we are working on an international pageant presently.

Weckx
design Int’l is the official
customer for Miss orient universe whose grand finale will be held in Kenya this
year September

YOUR
HOBBIES:

I love
to write poems and read novels. I am a song writer so I love reading novels a
lot and at times, I watch movies when I am less busy

YOUR
ADVICE FOR UP AND COMING ACTS:

Be real
and never stop dreaming because dreams do come true. Work hard, always trust
GOD, Love GOD and keep believing

HOW DO
YOU RELAX?

I love a
quiet place, just like a private pool and that’s my perfect spot for relaxation.

WHAT IS
YOUR FAVOURITE MEAL?

 I really don’t mind; my favourite meal is Oha soup and pounded yam, best
prepared by my mum

WORD OF
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contributed to the society positively and people at large

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