IBUKUN JEGEDE - BRITAIN'S TOP MODEL OF COLOUR -

Ibukunoluwapo Jegede, an international model and student was born in Lagos, Nigeria on April 4 1987. He is 6.2 feet tall and of toned build. Born the second child of his parents Engineer & Mrs Jegede from Osun State in Nigeria,he intends to be a Computer scientist and a super model.He is currently at Nottingham Trent University United Kingdom studying his first degree in Information and Communication Technology. He loves reading,travelling, meeting people, modelling and taking lots of photographs.He has worked with different photographers, designers and companies in the UK and Africa. He was MR STANDOUT MODEL UK 2007 and recently the winner-UK TOP MODEL OF COLOUR 2008

BY OYINDAMOLA LAWAL

DAMMYDAIRY.BLOGSPOT.COM(DDB)- how did you enter for contest?

IBUKUN: I ENTERED THE COMPETION IMMEDIATELY I HANDED OVER AS MR. STANDOUT MODEL UK 2007-2008. I WAS TOLD BY A DESIGNER ABOUT THE COMPETITION AND APPLIED IN JANUARY 2008 AND WAS CHOSEN AS THE WINNER IN NOVEMBER 2008 AT THE CHELSEA STADIUM.
DDB: how do you feel as the Britain's Top Model of Colour?

IBUKUN: I FEEL GREAT AND PROUD BEING A BLACK MODEL ESPECIALLY A NIGERIAN MODEL BASED IN THE UK.

DDB: since you emerged the BRITAIN'S TOP MODEL OF COLOUR, what have been happening to you?

IBUKUN: I HAVE BEEN VERY BUSY SINCE I GOT THE TITLE. A LOT HAS BEEN GOING ON. TRAVELLING HERE AND THERE FOR FASHION SHOWS, FASHION WEEK, AND COMMERCIAL SHOOT.

DDB: what are your next projects and plans?

IBUKUN: AT THE MOMENT, I AM PLANNING TO MODEL FOR SOME DESIGNERS IN LONDON FASHION WEEK, LONDON ALTERNATIVE FASHION WEEK, WIMBLEDON FASHION WEEK, CROYDON FASHION WEEK, MAHOGANY BRIDAL SHOW, DIVERSITY LONDON FASHION WEEK AND ALSO WEST AFRICA FASHION WEEK. I ALSO HAVE TO DO SOME PRINT JOBS WITH URBAN PHOTOGRAPHY IN THE UK.

DDB: when and how did you venture into the modelling industry?

IBUKUN: I STARTED IN NIGERIA BUT DIDNT TAKE IT SO SERIOUS. I WAS CALLED BY A SCOUT IN THE UK AND TOOK IT UP FROM THERE.

DDB: how many company, firm, or fashion houses have you modelled for?

IBUKUN: I HAVE WORKED WITH SOME TOP PHOTOGRAPHERS IN THE UK, PARIS AND AFRICA. I HAVE ALSO FEATURED IN TOP FASHION SHOWS. I HAVE ALSO WORKED WITH TOP DESIGNERS SUCH AS AARON DOWIE, ALEXANDER LOUNGE, WINNER OF YOUNG DESIGNER AWARD UK AND SO ON.

DDB: where do you get your inspiration from?

IBUKUN: FIRST OF ALL GOD, ALSO TOP MODEL TYSON BECKFORD.

DDB: family and education background?

IBUKUN: I COME FROM THE JEGEDES FAMILY, ORIGINALLY FROM OSUN STATE IN NIGERIA. A CHRISTAIN FAMILY AS WELL.

AT THE MOMENT, I AM STUDYING INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY AT NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY UK.

DDB: how was growing up like?

IBUKUN: IT WAS FUN. EXPECIALLY MY PARENT BEING SO STRICT. (LAUGHING). THEY BROUGHT US IN A GOOD WAY AND ALSO A CHRISTIAN WAY. I AM SO PROUD OF THEM AND LOVE THEM FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART.

DDB: most memorable moments and why?

MY MEMORABLE MOMENT WAS THE DAY I WAS NAMED BRITAINS TOP MODEL OF COLOUR 2008-2009. ITS A DAY I CAN NEVER FORGET.

DDB: most embarrasing moments and why did you consider it?

IBUKUN: MY EMBARASSING MOMENT WAS THE DAY I WAS ALMOST KISSED BY A STRANGE GIRL ON THE STREET. (LAUGHING)

DDB:your definition of fashion?

IBUKUN: STYLE, VOGUE AND TRENDY

DDB: your style of fashion?

IBUKUN: SOPHISTICATED CLOTH.

DDB: who are your favourite fashion designers and why?

IBUKUN: AARON DOWIE. I LOVE HIS DESIGN SO MUCH. ITS UNIQUE, SOPHISTICATED AND TRENDY. HIS DESIGN ISNT COMMON BUT SO ATTRACTIVE.

DDB: apart from modelling, what other things do you do?

IBUKUN: AS I SAID, I AM A STUDENT PURSUING MY BACHELORS DEGREE AT NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSTY.

DDB: challenges in life, modelling industry?

IBUKUN: IT IS VERY CHALLENGING ESPECIALLY FOR BLACK MODELS INTERNATIONALLY, ITS RARE SEEING A BLACK TOP MODEL. ITS ALL ABOUT THE FEATURES AS A MODEL. ALSO DOING YOUR BEST.

DDB: projection into the future

IBUKUN: I EXPECT TO OWN AN INTERNATIONAL AGENCY FOR MODELS OF COLOUR AND ALSO OWN MY FOUNDATION FOR THE MOTHERLESS BABIES.


DDB: role models?

IBUKUN: GOD IS MY ROLE MODEL BECAUSE THE BIBLE SAYS WITH GOD ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE.

DDB:what is it you wont be caught dead wearing?

IBUKUN: YOU WILL NEVER SEE ME PUTTING ON A SAD FACE.

DDB: signature scent(s)

IBUKUN: ESTEE LAUDER MEN PERFUME (LAUDER PLEASURE), D&G AND PRADA PERFUME

DDB: favourite piece of clothing

IBUKUN; TSHIRTS AND KNITWEARS

DDB: most cherish possession

IBUKUN: MY BIBLE

DDB: most expensive item

IBUKUN: INNER WEARS AND ACCESSORIES

DDB: how do you relax?

IBUKUN: I HANG OUT WITH MY CLOSE FRIENDS, BROWSE THROUGH THE INTERNET AND ALSO GO FOR MASSAGING.

DDB: favourite body products:

IBUKUN: NIVEA PRODUCTS ( BODY LOTION AND BODY SPRAY)

DDB: what do you consider the most sexiest part of your body and why:

IBUKUN: MY LIPS BECAUSE GIRLS SAY I HAVE SEXY LIPS. (LAUGHING).

DDB: if you are giving a chance in the World, Africa, Nigeria, what will it be:

IBUKUN: NIGERIA, BECAUSE IM PROUD TO BE NIGERIAN. HOME IS BEAUTIFUL.

DDB: how long have you lived in Britain and when do you plan to come to Nigeria?

IBUKUN: ALMOST 2 YEARS. I JUST LEFT NIGERIA LAST MONTH AFTER A VISIT. I AM PLANNING TO COME FOR WEST AFRICA FASHION WEEK.