How Stephen, Tobi won Aquafina Elie Model 2017

Days after they were crowned winners of the 10th edition of the Aquafina Elite Model Look Nigeria, Stephen Aladenika and Tobi Momoh, winners in the male and female categories respectively are still savouring their success of the night. They beat 18 other finalists, receiving a cash prize of N1m each from the sponsors – Seven-Up Bottling Company Plc, makers of Aquafina table water, in addition to an opportunity to represent Nigeria in the Elite Model Look international competition later in the year.

Attended by notable celebrities and fashionistas, the night of glamour though started behind schedule, it made up for the lost time, as the well-decorated venue in Aquafina’s sky blue brand colour was filled with excitement once the contestants filed out to model attires from several fashion houses, including Mai Atafo, Lanre Da Silva Ajayi and Sisiano that clothed the contestants, and Andrea Iyamah, that made the girls’ swim wears and the boys’ trunks.

After nearly two hours of strutting on the runway, the judges, made up of former Miss World, Agbani Darego, Norden Thurston of Seven-Up Bottling Company Plc and Veronica Odeka picked Stephen and Tobi as winners.

Stephen literally collapsed on stage when he was announced winner, only to be helped to his feet with tears of joy streaming down his face.

Last year’s winners, Davidson Obennebo and Omoh Momoh were on ground to recount their experiences and to encourage the contestants. In fact, Davidson won the World Contest in 2016, becoming the first African to win the Elite Model Look international contest.

source: Thenation