After weeks of training, travelling, seminars, exercises and eliminations, the Kinabuti and Pulse NG initiative powered by FCMB – Dare2Dream, held its grand finale on Sunday 6th December 2015 at the Federal palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.
The highly anticipated event, which
was a culmination of many weeks of intensive research that took the Dare2Dream & FCMB teams across 3 major universities in the country, scouting for the next faces in modelling that would represent the Dare2Dream brand and serve as a youth ambassador for the FCMB Youth Flexx account for a year.
The winner would also take home a cash prize of N500,000, a modelling contract with Few Model Agency, spa treatments at Oasis Spa and cosmetics from Maybelline New York Nigeria.
The show was hosted by TV personality, Zainab Balogun and Cool FM DJ, Xclusive. It kicked off at 7PM with a star studded line-up on the red carpet with dignitaries and celebrities such as Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Mo Abudu, Dakore Akande, Nkiru Anumudu, Maje Ayida, Ono Bello, Ndidi Obioha, Georgina Onuoha, Eunice Efole, Tonye Cole, Kholeka Maringa, Yeni Kuti, Kelechi Amad-Obi, Tatiana Moussali, Prince Tokunbo Sijuwade, Ladi Balogun, Baba Epega, Uti Nwachukwu and lots more.
21 year old student of the University of Port Harcourt Precious Linus emerged as as the winner of the competition. She received N500,000 and is the new face of FCMB’s Youth Segment.
Red Carpet
Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde
Mo Abudu
Nkiru Anumudu
Zainab Balogun
Azuka Ogujiuba
Ezinne Asinugho
Onah Nwachukwu
Eunice Efole
Dakore Akande
Ilona Pink
Yeni Kuti
Tora
Ono Bello & Bola Fawehinmi
Uti Nwachukwu & Francesca Rosset
Agatha & Georgina
Misi
Ono, Dakore & Anu
Valentine (Dare2Dream), Megha (CEO at Lagos Court of Arbitration) & Nico
Also showing off their skills were the Dare2Dream finalists – Onyinye Ogugua, Mary Okubor, Linus Precious and Ifeoma Okafor, which thrilled the audience. The finalists also performed to classics like Bob Marley’s ‘One Love’ and Onyeka a cappela. The dance challenge alongside the professional troupe from SPAN(Society for Performing Arts of Nigeria) and modelling challenge during the fashion show, showcasing the latest Kinabuti collection with Few models and makeup by Maybelline NYNG, was a treat!
Zainab Balogun & DJ Xclusive
Francesca Rosset & Caterina Bortolussi of Kinabuti
The judges – Mo Abudu, Omotola Jalade-Ekinde, Ladi Balogun (CEO, FCMB), Dharnesh Gordon (Nescafe) were in charge of scoring the contestants ans saw Precious Linus – a student of the University of Port Harcourt, emerge the winner. Her impressive vocals, dance moves and modelling capabilities earned her the spot as the new face of FCMB’s Flexx account.
The finalists performing One Love by Bob Marley
Runway – Models showcasing the latest Kinabuti collection
And the winner is…
Dharnesh Gordon (MD, Nestle Nigeria) announcing the winner
Ladi Balogun with the finalists
Maje Ayida with the finalists
The finalists with Mo Abudu, Ladi balogun, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde & Dharnesh Gordon
The finalists with Evita, Tatiana & Ono Bello
Ladi Balogun inspired the contestants and audience with a speech on authenticity and integrity. He also highlighted the reasons why FCMB gave its support to the initiative – “to give youths continuous chances to achieve their dreams.“
Fun Shots
Francesca with Mansoour Jarmakani
Alex Khotoor (Mouton Cadet) & Olivier
Sujibomi Sijuwade
Baba Epega
Mako Alabi & Olivier
Alex Kothoor, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Ladi Balogun & Mo Abudu
Uzo Obi, Ronke Atkinson & Emeka
Kaylah Oniwo & Mpho Laing
Omotola, Kelechi Amadi-Obi & Ono
Ronke Atkinson (FCMB), Caterina, Prince Tokumbo Sijuwade
If you missed the show, you can catch all the fun and excitement in 17 reality episodes next year on EbonyLife TV, Cool TV, Wazobia TV, Africa Magic, AITand Guardian TV.
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