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He’s HOT & He Knows It! Meet the 10 Finalists for BETH Model Africa’s Martini Male Model Search 2011
Come Thursday 15th December 2011, BETH Model Management Africa in conjunction with Martini will hold the first ever Martini Male Model Search Finale at Radisson Blu Hotel, Lagos.
After the major success of the annual Elite Model Look, BETH has searched high and low in Nigeria with the aim of finding the next most sought after male model.
This event will garner top elites and the creme de la creme of the society and will see fashion displays by some of Nigeria’s budding designers – Shem, Orange Culture, Beautique and Grey.
Date: Thursday 15th December 2011
Time: 7 PM
Venue: Radisson Blu Hotel, 1A Ozumba Mbadiwe Avenue, Victoria Island, Lagos
Ticket Price: General – N 10,000 | Front Row – N 15,000
Ticket Location: 71 Raymond Njoku, Ikoyi, Lagos
Contact: For more info & general enquiries
Call 08033278752
E-mail [email protected]
This event is supported by Martini, BellaNaija, FAB Magazine, Hakeem Salaam Photography and Vane Style.
And now to the part you ladies have been waiting for! Feast your eyes of some of Nigeria’s most dapper models.
Enjoy!
Martini Male Model of the Year Finalists
Alex Uriesi
Bassey Edet
Chinedu Orakwue
Emeka Udeigwe
Ikorishor Agabi
Kenneth Kwalmi
Nelly Olisa Mesike
Nnamdi Uche
Olaoluwa Owoyele
Ugochukwu Uzowuihe
So ladies and gentlemen, now to the big question, who do you think deserves to be the Martini Male Model of the Year?
hauwa b.
December 13, 2011 at 4:51 pm
umm, only ugochukwu looks a little straight.
Beautiful....
December 13, 2011 at 4:55 pm
FIRST….. lol!!! ALEX… đ
preshfyn
December 15, 2011 at 8:21 pm
c”mon ppl, bassey’s got all it takes to win dis crown he”s handsome, sexy,gat d d height n physic 4 dis…..he”s my winner!!
Tosin
December 16, 2011 at 1:06 am
BN comment mentions as at the 84th Comment
Alex 26x
Bassey 45x
Emeka 12x
Kenneth 10x
Nnamdi 11x
Olaoluwa 17x
Ugochukwu 12x
Note: <10 mentions not reported and one 'mention' does not equal one vote, it is just a good approximation.
No folks, I didn't go through and count, just a neat little tool called 'ctrl f '. It took about 2 minutes.
#JustGeeking
Licious
December 19, 2011 at 9:07 pm
Nna mennnnnnnnnnnnnnnn.. I would like an entre of Ugochukwu, a side order of Alex and Emeka as my desert!…. manly goodness all over!..na to pack my ngwongwo relocate back to 9ja!>.. who knew all these palatable delicacies full der…na yankee i come tanda! @ all oo..where is my ghana must go? i don waka!
Tropicana
December 13, 2011 at 5:07 pm
Choi! See some Eye candies….. I don’t even know again. Yeah Alex is cute. But there’s something original about Nnamdi and Nelly.
Adefemi
December 13, 2011 at 5:13 pm
Chinedu is cool to win!
love
December 13, 2011 at 5:14 pm
Alex! Alex!! Alex!!!
Chi-ka
December 13, 2011 at 5:15 pm
Eye candy toh badt!!!!!!!!!!! Ugochukwu (last pic) does it for me o! I love a man who can fill a shirt…:)
queenB
December 26, 2011 at 6:43 pm
thank you!!!
Ms. Jayee
December 13, 2011 at 5:20 pm
It’s between Alex and Kenneth o! choi! I shall so be there.
Chioma
December 13, 2011 at 5:20 pm
Emeka is d guy
Jo-An
December 13, 2011 at 5:21 pm
yayy…………………..KK ah see you…………all the best
folu
December 13, 2011 at 5:31 pm
Sweet Alex deserves it
ebi
December 13, 2011 at 5:33 pm
Some of these guys had ran for Mr Nigeria.
ebi
December 14, 2011 at 12:47 am
Excuse my gbaguan….. I’m using a psp.
tezy
December 13, 2011 at 5:50 pm
am gonna have to say alex.. he is cute
Demmy
December 13, 2011 at 6:01 pm
Ugochukwu looks absolutely manly. I love it!
stephanie
December 15, 2011 at 9:04 pm
yhu really talk well jare!!!
e-bukun
December 13, 2011 at 6:02 pm
Heeeello Ugo! Where do i sign up to vote? đ
lipglossmaffia
December 13, 2011 at 6:14 pm
ugochukwu……..now dats sm1 i wud set P for….
Salama
December 13, 2011 at 7:27 pm
Winner: Bassey, 2nd runner up: Bassey, 3rd runner up: Bassey!
That being said, Alex and Emeka are mad sexy! Wouldn’t hurt for Emeka to grow some hair though.Kenneth just looks like one area boy from Ojota. Lol!
Jah
December 13, 2011 at 7:34 pm
I like Olaoluwa, Alex and Kenneth ‘s looks for modelling! Even though this is the only photo I have seen of Kenneth, it would be great if he could soften his face a bit. Lol. He is to fierce. He is lean (which is good) but he needs to work out more so that he tones up his muscles.
Alex looks great. He has a great body! Ughh!!! He is masculine and lean, has a fresh and young face, and a diverse look. You can make him look like a boy or a man. If he loses a little bit of weight and tones up his muscles a bit, I see him doing both fashion and commercial modelling. I love that.
Olaoluwa looks like a runway and ad campaign model. With proper grooming, I see him modelling (successfully) outside of Nigeria/Africa. Modelling agencies/ fashion designers in the West will like his look because he looks like a boy/ boyish.
beau
December 13, 2011 at 8:04 pm
Dear Santa,
Here’s what I want; when I wake up on Christmas morning I would like to find contestants number 1 & 10 under the tree. No wraping required! Maybe stockings only, I can manage that!
Thank u.
queenB
December 16, 2011 at 6:25 am
LOL. Santa me too ohhh
sarafina
December 13, 2011 at 8:18 pm
Bassey Edet really looks like an international model.
deedee
December 13, 2011 at 8:22 pm
Emeka does it for me!
mee2
December 13, 2011 at 8:46 pm
abeg dat bassey guy belongs in an ad campaign for calvin klein or ralph lauren. he’s got the looks of an int’l model.
cookie
December 13, 2011 at 9:06 pm
@ebi nawa 4 english…lol nnamdi is cute
Ginika
December 14, 2011 at 12:21 pm
mmmm, yeah he is but he worries me a little (I see certain tendencies)…
but still he has something special about his look, a bit quirky but it works.
noyab
December 13, 2011 at 9:35 pm
Bassey wld win without the head, looks like the head is photosop with the body, so take out the whole head and the body will do it for me, and Olaoluwa how old r u? r u not supposed to be in class (secondary school)……[email protected] i luv ur xmas wish, can we hv almost the same wish pls? bt mine is gonna be 4 and 10 đ
Nk
December 13, 2011 at 9:52 pm
Na Emeka de do am for me ooooooooooo!
emmanuella
December 13, 2011 at 10:21 pm
its chinedu for me then agabi and finally nelly
Adia
December 13, 2011 at 10:23 pm
Ah ahn!! See my igbo men representing!! Igbo kwenu! đ
Jah
December 13, 2011 at 10:57 pm
I like Olaoluwa, Alex and Kenneth âs looks for modelling! Even though this is the only photo I have seen of Kenneth, it would be great if he could soften his face a bit. Lol. He is to fierce. He is lean (which is good) but he needs to work out more so that he tones up his muscles.
Alex looks great. He has a great body! Ughh!!! He is masculine and lean, has a fresh and young face, and a diverse look. You can make him look like a boy or a man. If he loses a little bit of weight and tones up his muscles a bit, I see him doing both fashion and commercial modelling. I love that.
Olaoluwa looks like a runway and ad campaign model. With proper grooming, I see him modelling (successfully) outside of Nigeria/Africa. Modelling agencies/ fashion designers in the West will like his look because he looks like a boy/ boyish.
Dee-USA
December 13, 2011 at 11:01 pm
Alex and Emeka are my favorites. Look the most natural. Olaoluwa has that young boy look that works for a lot of American designers like Tommy Hilfiger, so he would be my sleeper even though I’m not all that sold on him.
wienna
December 14, 2011 at 12:27 am
Yeeeeeeeee….egba mi o. Ewo awon omo ibo boys to fine. Top 3: Alex, Kenneth & Ugochukwu. Abeg, where can I find fine boys like these in Ldn ejo?
Pizzle
December 14, 2011 at 1:40 am
Chai! See fine boys o. Alex all d way!!!
bukioni
December 14, 2011 at 2:34 am
Dayyuum, all of these guys are ata rodos, whoah, lemme catch my breath. It’s gonna be hard picking a winner from these lot, I don’t evny the panel that has to choose or maybe I do… Alex is hott, loving Bassey’s jawline, it’s soo masculine. Kenneth is smouldering, it’s like he’s looking straight at me and only me, lol. Nnamdi looks like the most natural model and I totally love Olaoluwa’s high top fade, he looks like a Benetton or Topman model. In the end I think it may be a toss up between Olaoluwa and Nnamdi but who knows really, it’s anyone’s game.
http://www.emblemofbeauty.blogspot.com/
TOS
December 14, 2011 at 5:41 am
CUTE BASSEY…..
Silky
December 14, 2011 at 8:27 am
Quit squabbling girls. The winners should be between Alex, Emeka and Ugochukwu. Without prejudice to your opinions of course.
ma Cherie
December 14, 2011 at 9:23 am
Olaoluwa all the way! Jor o
tyson
December 14, 2011 at 9:29 am
by international model standards; top 3 would be kenneth,nnamdi and olaoluwa
some of those guys look familiar ohh yh, from Mr. Nigeria
wweeeeelllll, this is really difficult cos they all hot but for a fashion forward industry; i’ll put my money on nnamdi or olaoluwa. Do we have 2 vote???
Lee69
December 14, 2011 at 9:52 am
Ugochukwu can have my vote from now till kingdom come đ
aah
December 14, 2011 at 10:08 am
Bassey and Olaoluwa are the freshest IHMO.
Ronke
December 14, 2011 at 10:11 am
I have to be there tomorrow.. guys wont kill me
naijacopa
December 14, 2011 at 10:55 am
Alex or Ugochukwu can have my votes!!!!!!!
naijacopa
December 14, 2011 at 10:57 am
That’s if I’m entitled to more than one đ
Ireto
December 14, 2011 at 10:57 am
Olaoluwa looks very fab, he will defiantly go far in the modelling industry ofcuz if he is interested, I can’t believe someone said he should be in class, secondary school!!!!!!! So when do you want people to start pursuing their career?? Alex, Emeka and Kenneth look good aswell. I don’t think the competition would be that tough, who ever wins probably deserves it…but I’m routing for olaoluwa, you look FAB!!!!
Moi
December 14, 2011 at 11:58 am
Is this a competition for only ibo bois or what? Apart from smoking hot olaoluwa all d rest re from ibo, what happen to our Hausa brother’s even the Yoruba’s. This loks like a tribe competition. smh
sisqo
December 14, 2011 at 3:17 pm
There are only 2 igbo boys guys here. Whats the big deal?? Maybe it is only igbo guys that attended the casting.
Olayinka
December 14, 2011 at 12:07 pm
Laolu we are behind you.
wahala
December 14, 2011 at 12:29 pm
olaoluwa has an african look,he doesnt look nigerian he looks african so, he could win.
chichi
December 14, 2011 at 3:31 pm
lol, cool down; this is a model search. It’s btw kenneth, Nnamdi and Olaolu. olaolu’s flaw might be his height though. That said, goodluck to the three of them!
as i see it
December 14, 2011 at 3:38 pm
Alex, Nnamdi and Ola definitely!!!
marvel
December 14, 2011 at 4:44 pm
Dream on.. Oyimbo modelling agencies in London will pick pretty girlie Nelly. He stands out as the unlikely Naija male but has styling potential. Hey, Nels, grow ya hair small na.
Nneka
December 14, 2011 at 8:44 pm
BN:….”And now to the part you ladies have been waiting for! Feast your eyes of some of Nigeriaâs most dapper models.”
Only for the ladies ke? Ehm…bia BN, some MEN might also have been waiting for this na.
Kelvin Obi
December 14, 2011 at 10:08 pm
I bliv this pictures didn’t do justice to Nelly as I hav seenn his prev photos and he’s got the bone structures and edgy looks needed for the int’l modellin.. Go Nelly
obehi
December 14, 2011 at 10:57 pm
ugochukwu exudes d confidence n poise a true model needs…and
those eyes…
@AfricanLaReina
December 15, 2011 at 12:19 am
@Ugochuckuw Hubba Hubba *lovestruck*
praise
December 15, 2011 at 1:14 am
male model of the year, Bassey…he’s got what’s international requirements of a model.
princess
December 15, 2011 at 1:27 am
on my list of fab models Bassey comes first because there’s something abt him that can only be explained internationally, Nnamdi and Emeka also are cool models.
princess
December 15, 2011 at 7:11 am
guys let’s keep tribalism aside, Bassey has it all.
GODSWILL
December 15, 2011 at 8:48 am
woooooh give it up to bassey Edet cos he’s cute, love you Bassey
Tom
December 15, 2011 at 8:54 am
To be frank Bassey has what it takes, so to he is the one no one else
Divacious Tayo
December 15, 2011 at 9:02 am
Choi HE’s HOT & I know it,Bassey is cute and sexy he’s worth the crown with his physic and his beautiful face. He’s a born model.
Anabella
December 15, 2011 at 9:05 am
Bassey all the way. he has it all. he’s cute
Sandra
December 15, 2011 at 9:09 am
He’s a male diva sexy and tall Bassey all hail d King of Models. kisses dear
florence
December 15, 2011 at 9:13 am
Bassey Bassey Bassey is the winner. he’s so hot
ima dear
December 15, 2011 at 9:29 am
Alex u r so cool, go for it boy
sandra
December 15, 2011 at 9:30 am
Go Alex. d winning is all urs
bimboolar
December 15, 2011 at 10:50 am
Nnamdi have it.
Renee
December 15, 2011 at 11:55 am
Bassey all the way!!
Doris
December 15, 2011 at 11:56 am
Bassey is HOT and we all know it
Abdul
December 15, 2011 at 12:03 pm
bassey thumbs up . na you all way
mozez
December 15, 2011 at 12:06 pm
bassy, keep it goin man, uve got, it all d way.
blessing
December 15, 2011 at 12:08 pm
bassey,we love you…….keep it up
uzor
December 15, 2011 at 12:46 pm
wow………… this guys are hot, i had a hard time picking my fav, i wld go for the first three guys Alex, Bassey nd Chinedu. one of them must win it
G babe
December 15, 2011 at 12:53 pm
Emeka is HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOT ish! his got the look and the body
da bintiful
December 15, 2011 at 4:40 pm
Men dat guy bassey is realy hot he is de ladies man bassey all the way u make sense
eruos valerie
December 15, 2011 at 5:03 pm
Bassey all the way ma man u are hot u are de model love U
da bintiful ibori
December 15, 2011 at 5:10 pm
Bassey all the way let choose 4 someone dat can represent us internationaly dats bassey u gat our back u make sense bassey
The Real Hotest
December 15, 2011 at 8:21 pm
I believe Emeka, Alex and Ugochukwu has d potential to be an international male model. Bassey got a feminine face.
fred
December 15, 2011 at 8:25 pm
bassey! bassey! bassey!! he’s gat al it takes mehn he’s da bomb! al hail d new face ov martini,’bassey Edet’..
saviour
December 15, 2011 at 8:26 pm
bassey all d way!!
franca
December 15, 2011 at 8:28 pm
bassey’s my winner!
raph
December 15, 2011 at 8:30 pm
bassey rules! he’s gat d quallities ov a tru model…..
chels
December 15, 2011 at 10:39 pm
leave am ehh….chai. bassey to much oh.no oda model can contest.
chels
December 15, 2011 at 11:06 pm
mehn dis guy bassey got it all.go for it boy
tboy
December 15, 2011 at 11:07 pm
mehn dis guy bassey got it all.go for it boy
fine girl
December 16, 2011 at 12:36 am
igbo boys fine oo
queenB
December 16, 2011 at 6:23 am
Men for dayssssssssssss!!!! Bassey and Ugochukwu…<3
Memoi
December 16, 2011 at 8:41 am
All ya drooling men and women…..its not about d looks here……this aint Mr Nig….. its sposd to be about modelling….who walks on d runway best….and who wears and sells an outfit like a good hanger….. So please mop up all your broken waters already!!!!
If u ask me, the only guys there wiv d international male model body structure is Nnamdi and Keneth
People
December 16, 2011 at 11:27 am
Bassey is funny looking. Ugochukwu all the way
ifeayi Nigeriantop
December 16, 2011 at 3:23 pm
A contest between Kenneth and Alex. Very handsome guys.I wish them well.
PWEETYVEE
December 17, 2011 at 2:31 pm
alex and chinedu all the way, those two guys badt gannn
Notty
December 20, 2011 at 12:14 am
Chinedu all da way…chikena
Obeena
December 20, 2011 at 12:16 am
Yaaaaay…ALEX won!!!!! Congrats GEE
teetee
December 21, 2011 at 2:49 pm
ugochukwu
nnao
December 22, 2011 at 6:59 pm
ugo by a mile
proud African
December 27, 2011 at 2:46 pm
Bassy rocks all the way …. đ
BIH
January 12, 2012 at 11:45 am
wait dis whole thing abt bassey being the hottest is it a joke or smthing??am confused…. well i think alex and ugochukwu do it for me..;sexy ass boyss
Caleb
January 13, 2012 at 10:59 pm
nnamdi ssimply d worst! i’l go 4 alex
commywhite
January 24, 2012 at 9:52 am
Alex is the man,followed by chinedu.Goodluck
izzielady
January 24, 2012 at 8:41 pm
1st three tickle my fancy
Ess Kay
January 27, 2012 at 2:53 pm
Alex n Ugo ….Dayummmm!
Toluv
February 1, 2012 at 4:25 pm
Go ‘Nedu! go ‘Nedu!
Nsang Dilong
February 6, 2012 at 2:59 pm
The first 3 for me too.Naija get men ooh
HRS
February 8, 2012 at 2:28 pm
Abeg pass me Alex, a nice piece of Emeka, cute face of Ikor, manly look of kenneth, and a whole Ugochuckwu. E do!
kiki s
February 15, 2012 at 2:48 pm
its alex and ugochuckwu, if those two dont win, its ojoro then.
agreement
June 30, 2012 at 5:18 pm
nelly, emeka and ugochukwu
check
June 2, 2013 at 10:45 pm
btwn nnamdi and chinedu