A lot of young girls in Africa, who are naturally endowed
with all super model physique attributes, have in the quest to becoming a model
been discouraged, stooped or stigmatized by the wrong perception of the public
that models are prostitutes.
Truly speaking, as a young model, if your parents disagree
with you from becoming a model in Africa its better you obey. You can’t be a
successful model if your parents are totally against your choice of becoming a
model.
Major reasons parents and the African society give as to the
PROSTITUTION picturesque they perceive of a model is to the fact that they
showcase pants and bras and other almost naked fashion clothing, which to them
is a shameless act! Whenever we have a passionate young model that is highly
endowed and is facing any form of hindrances at home, my wife and I always take
our time to go counsel such parents.
The major reason why I am writing this piece is to enlighten
the African parents and the society at large that MODELS ARE NOT PROSTITUTES
and surprisingly the reverse is the case!
What the African society do not know is the fact that models
have the highest moral expectations in the entertainment industry worldwide. How
do I mean?
1.
Any model that is having moral issues in the
society can’t be used as a face for any brand, it’s unlike other sectors like
movie, and music industry.
2.
A known model that has stained character will be
rejected by fashion designers. People will
not respect the product such model is advertising base on the fact that the
model has stained character.
3.
You hardly come across super models marrying and
divorcing, but it’s so common in other entertainment sector. There are some
endorsement that a model will lost if marital issues arises, e,g tiger Woods.
4.
Some of the world biggest lingerie models got
married as virgins! Meaning, its not the pants and bras they showcase that
matters but their day to day lifestyle.
I can go and on and on to point to the fact that “MODELS AIN’T
PROSTITUTES”, stop judging models by their job. They are mannequin who
showcases products for the world to see. Modeling is a career and an enviable one for
that matter.
Finally, dear models it’s
your duty to protect the career you so loved by improving on your character and
personality. Learn how to say ‘NO’ to immoral acts from any agency, photographer,
cast directors, fashion designers etc who wants you to do what your mama said
you shouldn’t do. If you are good you are good, jobs will pursue you no matter
what!
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Okanlawon Tijjani ( C.E.O Onyx Modelz)
Twitter: @onyxmodelzng
Instagram: @onyxmodel
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