Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail 409 Nigeria Model Stories The ISIS Models agency founder remains ever motivated in her pursuit to propel Nigeria to fashion prosperity, armed with her pack of top models that will serve as the faces of it. But more than that, she has had it up to her neck with the consistent abuse of African models. More Articles You Would Love VIDEO: Lupita Nyong’o’s Historic Fashion Statement At The Racist Berlin International Film Festival Hot Shots: Thandiwe Muriu Celebrates Black Beauty With An African Flair View this post on Instagram Nyarach for Burberry story by @larissagunn @isismodelsafrica @fashiononetelevision @janmalan @deonredman @invade__ A post shared by IsisModelsOfficial (@isismodelsafrica) on Jun 14, 2019 at 2:55am PDT Most models in Africa strive to get the opportunity to model abroad, however many of them are prepared to short change themselves as they are usually satisfied with any promise granted to them by foreign agencies, usually due to the limitations of the pay received in their home countries. This allows a number of unprofessional or opportunist agencies to take advantage of the models. View this post on Instagram Glad I finally met you in person Miss Atieno.Keep representing Africa @atienonyango A post shared by IsisModelsOfficial (@isismodelsafrica) on Jun 4, 2019 at 9:53pm PDT One African agent Joan Okorodudu who has not allowed this to happened and has sent her models around the world working for international brands is about to change the game. The founder of ISIS models will no longer be placing her fresh faces with UK agencies, instead she is opening a brand in London herself. Creating a genuine path way for African models to be treated appropriately in the UK. View this post on Instagram Isheja loading @kabano.franco @webestmodels @pabloanton01 @newiconny @newiconmodels @women_milano A post shared by IsisModelsOfficial (@isismodelsafrica) on Jun 29, 2019 at 11:32am PDT Her models are taking the ever rising African fashion industry by storm, and she has made it her mission to put her native Nigeria on the international fashion map. “We may not become a fashion capital like Milan or Paris, but if Africans take the time to sit down for a minute, we can make a New York out of the Nigerian fashion industry, as there are flourishing companies based here worth billions,” she says in our interview. She, the 61-year-old model agency owner, designer and Boston University alumnus, Joan Okorodudu. The ever-growing modeling agency will be launching officially in London come January 2020. Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail Nana Tamakloe Founder of FashionGHANA.com and Accra Fashion Week. I'm grateful you visited, I hope you share, subscribe and share your comments or opinions below. More For You #fGSTYLE: From The Church To The Lounge; Treat Your Sundays With These Trendy... #OOTD: Queen Of Afrobeats Yemi Alade Proves She’s Still The Queen Of African... #BeautyOfTheWeek: Check Out Stunning Images Of SA’s Vitiligo Super Star Yolanda Monyai From... VIDEOS: Tunis Fashion Week 2024 Ended With A Bang, Watch Snippets & See... “There Is A Risk Europe Could Die” Macron Speaks Shortly After Losing Control... PICS: “A Bald Woman Knows Her Kingdom” Gorgeous Top African Model Ayen Monica... #OOTD: Rutie B Hits Us With A Perfectly Stylish ‘Break-Out-The-Norm’ Top & Down... Nigerian Designer Uduak & Asiko Artist Recreate Yoruba Mythology & Gods in Stunning... Trashy Rap Star ‘Megan The Stallion’ Is Being Sued By Her Camera For... #OOTD: Nigeria’s Prudential Atelier Shakes Up The Internet With This Astonishing Wedding Guest... Leave a Comment Cancel ReplyYou must be logged in to post a comment. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.