Thursday, April 6, 2017

MODELS AND THE PROSTITUTION PERCEPTIONS IN AFRICA




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!

-          Okanlawon Tijjani ( C.E.O Onyx Modelz)

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