By Agatha Emeadi
Two 17-year-olds, Jeff Ugiomoh (Nigerian) and Fatou Kebbe (Gambian) have won the Future Face Global Model Search competition for 2023, after a keen contest held at the prestigious Royal Box, Cube 65 Mikano Building, Victoria Island, Lagos.
•Founder, Future Face Global Model Search and CEO, Beth Models, Elohor Isiorho with Fatou Kebbeh, female model winner from The Gambia.
The teenagers triumphed to begin a new life as international models. By their victory, they each secured a two-year modelling contract with a top international modelling agency as well as a two-year model lllcontract with Beth Model Management.
The glamourous event drew A-list celebrities and fashion enthusiasts from Lagos and beyond. The duo emerged tops among 20 finalists. A total of 32,000 applicants worldwide participated in the contest.
•Jeff Ugiomoh and Fatou Kebbeh, winners of Future Face Global Model Search.
Ugiomoh, won in the male category while Kebbeh beat all the other contestants in the female category.
Founder, Future Face Global Search and Chief Executive of Beth Models, Elizabeth Isiorho, in her remarks said: “After scouting from 32,000 applicants through physical castings and online submission, this year truly emphasized diversity and exclusivity in the search. It has been our vision to show that the reason for creating Future Face was about changing lives.”
Notable corporate brands like Aquafina, Mikano Motors, Cube 65, Saris Signature, Whispering Angel, and Ecobank supported the event.