The Aquafina Elite Model Look Nigeria 2014 contest came to an end on Saturday, September 6, in Lagos, with Mayowa Nicholas and Victor Ndigwe emerging winners of the prestigious modelling showpiece.
Victor Ndigwe and Mayowa Nicholas; celebrating after being announced winners
They each took home $5,000 and a chance to win $150,000 when they represent Nigeria at the global edition of the contest.
It was a night of style, fashion and high octane entertainment as the male and female contestants dazzled in different outfits by top Nigerian and international designers like Sanusi Lagos, Grey, Tzar, Andrea Iyamah, Agbani Darego, Sisiano and Mimi Lee London.
Also present were celebrities like Genevieve Nnaji, Peter of P-Square, DJ Sose as well as Rasaq and Shade Okoya. Yemi Alade, Praiz, Chidinma, Trafic, Ruby Gyang and Robot Man thrilled the massive audience.
Managing Director of Seven Up Bottling Company, Sunil Sawhney, told the media at the event that this is the second year that Aquafina is getting associated with Elite Model Look Nigeria.
“This is because we believe that beauty comes from within,” he said.
The ecstatic Mayowa and Victor both expressed delight at their victory, with Mayowa unable to hold back tears of joy.