Nigeria's Top Model
Nigeria's Top Model was a television event in Nigeria. Originally the show was planned to be a multi-episode reality competition such as the original format of America's Next Top Model. However, after an unsuccessful attempt to gain the rights for the
franchise it was modeled as a competition that only lasted one evening. It took place on April 27, 2007. The event was held in London with prizes such as a contract with acclaimed agency Select Models and immediate booking for shows in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban and others. Girls between 18 and 28 and who were at least 5'8 were allowed to compete.[1]
In a pageant-style contest with fourteen chosen girls competing in order to win the title of Nigeria's Top Model. In the first round the girls were narrowed down to six and with a second round resulting in the top 3 placements where Olabimitan Adeyinka took home victory. Given the big success the show enjoyed a second "Cycle" was planned but further plans did not surpass that stage.
| Nigeria's Top Model | |
|---|---|
 Promotional Photograph of the Cast of Nigeria's Next Top Model | |
| Created by | Tyra Banks |
| Starring | Agbani Darego |
| Country of origin | Nigeria |
| Production | |
| Running time | 42 minutes (60 with commercials) |
| Release | |
| Original network | Hi TV |
| Original release | April 27, 2007 |
| External links | |
| Website | |
Judges
Two Top Models presented the show, they were:
- Adora Oleh
- Oreke
The judges were
- Jan Malan (Chief Judge - director of Umzingeli Productions)
- Adebayo Jones (Haute Couture Fashion Designer)
- Shevelle Rhule (Pride Magazine)
- Sarah Leon (Select Models)
- Charles Thomson
- Matthew Mensah
- Sesan Awonoiki
- Stefan Lindemann (editor Grazia Magazine)
- Aneka Johnson (Founder Miss Black Britain).
Cycle Summary
| Cycle | Premiere date | Winner | Runner-up | Other contestants in order of elimination | Number of contestants | International Destination(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | April 27, 2007 | Olabimitan Adeyinka | Peace Blessing Oyibo | Lola Omotosho, Olaide Aremu, Adaora Ilobi, Sarah Erhabor, Antoniette Adesina, Folake Abosede Ayobolu, Dabota Lawson, Annette Onaolapo, Tolu Faleti, Ivie Omoregie, Asari Mabel Usang, Ugochi Chiladzo Ogodo, Ivie Okhions | 15 |  London |
Contestants
(ages stated at time of contest)
| Name | Age | Height | Hometown | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olabimitan Adeyinka | 20 | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | Lagos State | Winner |
| Peace Blessing Oyibo | 21 | 1.76 m (5 ft 9 1⁄2 in) | Imo State | Runner-up |
| Ivie Okhions | 22 | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | Edo State | 3rd |
| Ugochi Chiladzo Ogodo | 19 | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | Ebonyi State | 4th |
| Asari Mabel Usang | 24 | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | Cross Rivers State | 5th |
| Ivie Omoregie | 22 | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | Edo State | 6th |
| Tolu Faleti | 25 | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | Kaduna State | 7th |
| Annette Onaolapo | 22 | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | Kwara State | 8th |
| Dabota Lawson | 19 | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | Rivers State | 9th |
| Folake Abosede Ayobolu | 20 | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | Osun State | 10th |
| Antoniette Adesina | 23 | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | Ogun State | 11th |
| Sarah Erhabor | 20 | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | Federal Capital Territory | 12th |
| Adaora Ilobi | 19 | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | Anambra State | 13th |
| Olaide Aremu | 21 | 1.71 m (5 ft 7 1⁄2 in) | Oyo State | 14th |
| Lola Omotosho | 22 | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) | Ekiti State | 15th |