Ndidi Odogwu is half-Cameroonian, half-Nigerian from Delta State. She has worked with several brands and done numerous fashion shows including, Maki Oh, House of Nwocha, Vogue, Mango, Grey, Iamisigo, House Of Marie, Sleek, This Day Style, Complete Fashion, Total Wrap, Imperial Leather, Diamond Bank, Elite model look 2009, Arise Fashion Show, Lagos Fashion and Design Week, Music Meets Runway, Complete Fashion Show, Clan Fashion Show, Copa Lagos, Vlisco, Virgin Atlantic Show, to mention a few. Click to read more about the beauty.
OmogeMura: What inspired you into modelling?
Ndidi: I’ve always loved fashion and every time I watched fashion on TV and saw the models on the runway, I always wanted to be one of them but then my agent at the time said I wasn’t tall enough and I wouldn’t make it and that just made me want it even more. So I met a top model (Aisha Danjuma) while I was in school and she hooked me up with Elohor (Beth models) who signed me up on the spot.
Ndidi: I’ve always loved fashion and every time I watched fashion on TV and saw the models on the runway, I always wanted to be one of them but then my agent at the time said I wasn’t tall enough and I wouldn’t make it and that just made me want it even more. So I met a top model (Aisha Danjuma) while I was in school and she hooked me up with Elohor (Beth models) who signed me up on the spot.
OmogeMura: What was your first break in the industry?
Ndidi: My first break was when I was selected for the Elite Model Look Nigeria 2009
Ndidi: My first break was when I was selected for the Elite Model Look Nigeria 2009
OmogeMura: You graduated from the University of Lagos how has studying Creative Arts aided your modelling career?
Ndidi: Creative arts has helped not only my career but also every area of my life as it not only made me an independent person but it taught me to give 100% in whatever I do. It has also geared me into thinking outside the box and this made my modelling abilities flow naturally.
Ndidi: Creative arts has helped not only my career but also every area of my life as it not only made me an independent person but it taught me to give 100% in whatever I do. It has also geared me into thinking outside the box and this made my modelling abilities flow naturally.
OmogeMura: What have you struggled with the most in your life?
Ndidi: Nothing really, I thank God it’s been good so far.
Ndidi: Nothing really, I thank God it’s been good so far.
OmogeMura: What are you proudest of in your career?
Ndidi: I’m proud of how far I went even though I wasn’t as tall as the other girls, I’ve worked with a lot of top designers in the country and it’s been really good so far.
Ndidi: I’m proud of how far I went even though I wasn’t as tall as the other girls, I’ve worked with a lot of top designers in the country and it’s been really good so far.
OmogeMura: You’ve worked at some of the industry’s most illustrious places. What did you learn at each place and what were some of your favourite memories?
Ndidi: Every photo shoot is different, different designers want different things and I always learnt more after every shoot or fashion show, I learnt to fight my shyness and work on my confidence and I got better after every job. My favourite memory was when I did the Elite Model Look, it was so much fun and that was when I became one of the models I always watched on TV. Arise Magazine Fashion week 2011/2012 is another memory I hold dear because I was on the runway with a lot of international models and I met and worked with a lot of designers, it was a beautiful experience. Another good memory was my Vogue shoot with Reze Bonna, it was challenging but was worth it.
Ndidi: Every photo shoot is different, different designers want different things and I always learnt more after every shoot or fashion show, I learnt to fight my shyness and work on my confidence and I got better after every job. My favourite memory was when I did the Elite Model Look, it was so much fun and that was when I became one of the models I always watched on TV. Arise Magazine Fashion week 2011/2012 is another memory I hold dear because I was on the runway with a lot of international models and I met and worked with a lot of designers, it was a beautiful experience. Another good memory was my Vogue shoot with Reze Bonna, it was challenging but was worth it.
OmogeMura: Who are some of your favourite all time models and for what reason?
Ndidi: I like Kate Moss because she’s inspired me to keep pushing, regardless of what anyone said. She’s not so tall as well and she made it and it was that thought that kept me focused. I also love Naomi Campbell. I love her walk and her attitude on the runway, how she sells herself as a model and at the same time sells the designers outfit, also Heidi Klum.
Ndidi: I like Kate Moss because she’s inspired me to keep pushing, regardless of what anyone said. She’s not so tall as well and she made it and it was that thought that kept me focused. I also love Naomi Campbell. I love her walk and her attitude on the runway, how she sells herself as a model and at the same time sells the designers outfit, also Heidi Klum.
OmogeMura: What do you see as the qualities that will help models make it?
Ndidi: People think being a successful model is about how tall you are or how skinny or how pretty, it’s not; it’s about how well you can sell a designers outfit whether you like that particular outfit or not. Your confidence, how u walk, your grace, your carriage, your charisma, your facial expression and also your character because if you have a bad character, designers that worked with you before wouldn’t want to work with you again.
Ndidi: People think being a successful model is about how tall you are or how skinny or how pretty, it’s not; it’s about how well you can sell a designers outfit whether you like that particular outfit or not. Your confidence, how u walk, your grace, your carriage, your charisma, your facial expression and also your character because if you have a bad character, designers that worked with you before wouldn’t want to work with you again.
OmogeMura: Who’s your favourite designer?
Ndidi: My favourite designer is Maki oh. I love everything she makes. She’s so talented and she’s a really nice person too.
Ndidi: My favourite designer is Maki oh. I love everything she makes. She’s so talented and she’s a really nice person too.
OmogeMura: Who’s your favourite photographer?
Ndidi: That will be Reze Bonna. He is the nicest person ever and he is a super talented photographer.
Ndidi: That will be Reze Bonna. He is the nicest person ever and he is a super talented photographer.
OmogeMura: What’s your favourite perfume?
Ndidi: I love Chance by Chanel.
Ndidi: I love Chance by Chanel.
OmogeMura: What do you most dislike about yourself?
Ndidi: I can procrastinate for Africa..loooool.
Ndidi: I can procrastinate for Africa..loooool.
OmogeMura: Who is the person you most admire in the world?
Ndidi: My mum
Ndidi: My mum
OmogeMura: What is your biggest regret?
Ndidi: I have none.
Ndidi: I have none.
OmogeMura: What personal possession do you most value?
Ndidi: I value every single thing I have, from the smallest earring to my most expensive shoe.
Ndidi: I value every single thing I have, from the smallest earring to my most expensive shoe.
OmogeMura: Your favorite color?
Ndidi: I love white, anything white to me is beautiful.
Ndidi: I love white, anything white to me is beautiful.
OmogeMura: What is your biggest fear?
Ndidi: My biggest fear is not achieving my dreams, going for it and not being successful.
Ndidi: My biggest fear is not achieving my dreams, going for it and not being successful.
OmogeMura: If you could change the world, what would you change?
Ndidi: I would stop corruption, especially in our country Nigeria. Corruption is killing us slowly. We are suppose to be the giants of Africa but what do we have to show for it?? Nothing!!
Ndidi: I would stop corruption, especially in our country Nigeria. Corruption is killing us slowly. We are suppose to be the giants of Africa but what do we have to show for it?? Nothing!!
Interview done by Funmi Ishola.
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